By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

In this episode of The Minimalists Podcast, Joshua & Ryan sit down with Dr. Christopher Ryan, author of Sex at Dawn, to discuss sex, couples, and nontraditional relationships, and they answer the following questions:

• If I consider the physical characteristics I find attractive when choosing a partner, am I being intentional or shallow?
• Should I save my sexual accoutrements for the possibility of a future relationship?
• Is building a strong emotional base crucial for a healthy sex life?
• How should I respond to criticisms regarding the traditional life choices of my partner and me, e.g., waiting until marriage to live together and have sex?

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Joshua & Ryan’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

• “Looks do matter in terms of attraction; but, in terms of long-term compatibility, values matter more.â€� —Joshua Fields Millburn
• “Figure out your non-negotiables, and then don’t negotiate.â€� —Dr. Christopher Ryan
• “A strong emotional base is crucial for all relationships.â€� —Joshua Fields Millburn
• “Unquestionably, instability is the birthplace of chaos.â€� —Joshua Fields Millburn
• “A healthy sex life is different for everyone; so, in my experience, great sex happens when it’s consensual and all parties’ preferences are respected and supported.â€� —Ryan Nicodemus
• “No response is often the most appropriate response.â€� —Joshua Fields Millburn
• “People who challenge your values and beliefs are not entitled to a response.â€� —Ryan Nicodemus
• “Extended travel with a partner is one of the best methods for testing compatibility.â€� —Dr. Christopher Ryan
• “We must be content with what we currently have in order to appreciate something better.â€� —Joshua Fields Millburn

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• Book: Sex at Dawn
• Book: The Erotic Mind
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