EP94: Dating After a Narcissistic Spouse: Why You're Always the One Leaving Potential Partners

For single, successful women dating again after leaving a narcissistic spouse...

It's happened again.

You called things off with another "almost relationship" before it could really begin.

On one hand, you're proud of yourself for not settling.

Maybe, you've decided (once again) you need to do a little more work on yourself before inviting someone into you life...

But on the other hand, you've walked away from budding relationships a few TOO MANY times since your Ex...

And a part of you is starting to wonder: Is it ME?

Am I the problem here?

Your friends might jokingly call you "picky."

Your therapist might call it "self-protective."

You WANT to believe you're trusting your gut and doing the right thing... but you're not sure.

Deep down, you WANT a healthy relationship -but months or years have passed since your divorce...

And that dream is nowhere in sight...

In today's episode, we're diving into the hidden pattern that's keeping successful, smart women stuck in an exhausting cycle of dating disappointments and questioning herself.

Plus, the unexpected reason why "working on yourself" might be making this pattern worse.

Ready for some uncomfortable truths about why you're really walking away?

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Many women question their decisions after leaving a narcissistic relationship.

Trust issues often stem from past experiences of emotional abuse.

Recognizing red flags early in dating is crucial.

Setting boundaries is a sign of personal growth.

Emotional intimacy can be stunted by previous unhealthy relationships.

Patterns of behavior can repeat unconsciously in new relationships.

Self-trust is essential for healthy relationships.

It's important to keep promises to oneself.

Transforming one's dating approach requires psychological shifts.

Healing from trauma involves learning to navigate emotions effectively.

KEYWORDS:

narcissistic relationships, dating after divorce, emotional intimacy, relationship patterns, trauma recovery, self-worth, boundaries, dating advice, somatic therapy, trust issues