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January 30, 2024 43 mins

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

- The paradox of choice and fear of choosing the wrong partner

- Waiting for perfection

- Fear of losing freedom and concerns over reduced time for personal interests and social circles

- Anxiety about committing to one partner and losing the excitement of multiple intimacies

- The desire for mental and emotional space within a relationship

- The impact of childhood and parental relationship models

- How past relationship traumas can influence views on commitment

- The difficulty of opening up emotionally after being deeply hurt

- The challenge of overcoming feelings of failure from previous relationships

- The struggle with emotional openness and vulnerability

- The importance of communication skills in fostering a healthy relationship

- Mirroring masculinity, being playful, and supportive in relationships

- Adapting a forgiving, drama-free, and patient approach

- Issues related to timing, career aspirations, and personal growth

- The feeling of being diminished in the presence of a highly successful partner

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