Steven Ing

Steven Ing Steven Ing is reframing an important conversation in society — one about the intelligent management of love.
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For the last 35 years, in both his private and forensic practices, Steven Ing, MFT, has helped thousands of clients begin sorting out how they, too, can have truly intimate and joyfully happy lives with their partners. His books, articles, podcasts, and public appearances continue to create freer conversations around love, relationships, and human sexuality that are safe…but not so safe that they cross the line into boring.

04/10/2026

Kids don’t need perfect advice. They need your presence. Time, attention, and real connection will always matter more than the “right” words. Follow to learn more.

04/09/2026

You can’t demand that someone “choose” to love you. Love isn’t a hostage negotiation. The most powerful love I ever felt was free of possession. I didn’t need to make anything happen—I could just love. Follow to learn more.


Watch the full podcast, Episode 79: “Love Is a Choice?” on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast directories.

04/08/2026

Not every “red flag” is a dealbreaker. Some are preferences worth understanding. Real intimacy means getting curious about the why behind behavior before deciding your future. Follow to learn more.

04/07/2026

Your partner cannot meet every emotional need you have. Healthy relationships require a wider circle of connection. Building strong friendships can make your relationship stronger, less needy, and far more honest. Follow to learn more.

04/06/2026

There are enough people in this world that someone will appreciate you. But even if that weren’t true, being alone is better than being unseen. The shift happens when you stop asking “Who will love me?” and start asking “How do I love my life?” Follow to learn more.


Watch the full podcast, Episode 79: “Love Is a Choice?” on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast directories.

Birthday lunch with my lovely wife Sharon. All curated social media BS aside, I actually am as happy as I look. And not ...
04/06/2026

Birthday lunch with my lovely wife Sharon. All curated social media BS aside, I actually am as happy as I look. And not just because it’s my birthday. 🥳

04/05/2026

When someone calls themselves a “p*rn addict,” the real issue is often deeper. Many people turn to distractions when something in life feels empty or miserable. The real work begins by asking: what would a great life actually look like for you? Follow to learn more.

04/04/2026

Feeling guilty for ending it? Let go. They didn’t need a “better” person—they needed a better relationship. Staying out of pity slowly erodes both people. No one thrives where love has to be begged for. Follow to learn more.


Watch the full podcast, Episode 79: “Love Is a Choice?” on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast directories.

04/03/2026

When moms and girlfriends ask me how to help a son or boyfriend stuck in resentment culture, my answer is simple: you can’t rescue him. He has to build a life worth living. Curiosity over comfort. Exploration over isolation. That’s where change begins. Follow to learn more.

04/03/2026

Not everything is fixable. If you wouldn’t enjoy this person as a friend, why build a life with them? Compatibility shows up in everyday moments, not just the highlights. Slow down and pay attention. Follow to learn more.

04/02/2026

Before you share something vulnerable, ask: “Are you willing to really hear me?” Permission creates safety. And if they turn critical, you can remind them—these are my feelings. I’m the expert on what I feel. Follow to learn more.

04/02/2026

Staying where love is missing slowly costs you your identity. It happens through small compromises over time. The path forward is rebuilding a life that feels like yours again, with or without that relationship. Follow to learn more.

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Steven Ing is a sought-after trainer, speaker and therapist, bringing almost three decades of experience to his audiences and clients. His critically acclaimed book, “We're All Like This" (2015, Giant Publishing), is used as a text in Human Sexuality classes in many university classrooms across the country.