Fear of Abandonment

In the 31st episode of 'Bad Marriage 4 Life', the co-hosts, Vic and Jenny discuss the theme of the fear of abandonment and its impact on their relationship. Jenny opens up about her personal fear of being alone and how it has played into her decision-making process in relationships and influenced how she deals with friendships. Vic shares his differing perspective on being alone. They reflect on their past experiences and why they decided to stay together after turbulent times, attributing their ultimate decision, in part, to their fear of being alone. They also touch on their upcoming marriage and the societal misconceptions and expectations that come with it. 00:00 Introduction and Role Reversal 00:26 Discussing Fear of Abandonment 01:57 Reflections on Past Relationships 03:16 Confronting Past Mistakes and Fears 07:48 Understanding Each Other's Perspectives 10:21 The Impact of Past Decisions on Present Relationships 12:23 Learning from Therapy and Personal Growth 14:47 Regrets and Reflections on Parenthood 15:42 Looking Forward: Engagement and Future Plans 21:36 Dealing with Assumptions and Judgements 21:59 The Annoyance of Unwanted Commentary 22:22 The Misconceptions of Late Marriage 23:22 The Journey of a Long-Term Relationship 24:03 The Misunderstandings of a Large Family 25:21 The Misinterpretation of Honesty in Marriage 26:11 The Importance of Timing in Relationships 26:52 The Etiquette of Responding to Engagement News 30:18 The Unwanted Advances in a Couples Resort 31:54 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Contest Announcement----Across the Web----   🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-marriage-4-life-podcast/id1689904711   🎙RecoveryMatters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/6MHOb0t4gv6SOFsQ0OC06c?si=a4b5fec56e0b42e0   🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@badmarriage4life   🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/badmarriage4life