You didn’t marry the wrong person — you’re just in a stage of your relationship.

In this episode, John Kim sits down with attachment expert Thais Gibson to break down the six stages of a relationship — and why so many couples get stuck thinking something is “wrong” when nothing is actually broken.

We talk about:

Why attachment styles are not labels, and how they can be rewired
The difference between dating, honeymoon, and the power struggle stage
Why most couples struggle after the honeymoon — and how to move forward
How early conditioning shapes adult relationships
What healthy long-term love actually looks like

If relationships have ever felt confusing, discouraging, or overwhelming, this episode gives you language, context, and relief.

🔗 Guest Resources

Learn more from Thais Gibson:

YouTube: Personal Development School HERE

Instagram: @thepersonaldevelopmentschool

Courses & Relationship Stages Program HERE

🔗 Host Resources

Learn more from John Kim:

Surf, Sex & Pancakes - Join John Kim for a surf retreat in Costa Rica. Sign up HERE

📘 Read John’s new book in progress Sh*t Your Therapist Would Never Tell You on John’s SubStack ⁠HERE⁠

If you’re ready for deeper work, the Secure Self course is available HERE

Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow John on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find out more about John⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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