

114: Why You Shouldn't Settle In Love And Relationships With Dené Logan
65 snips Dec 20, 2024
Dené Logan, a marriage and family therapist and author of "Sovereign Love," joins for an engaging discussion about not settling in love. She explores the significance of understanding ourselves as souls in relationship choices, emphasizing that relationships should enhance our lives, not conform to societal expectations. Dené and Sabrina tackle the balance of masculine and feminine energies, the community's role in healthy relationships, and the importance of self-awareness and accountability. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their relationship dynamics and genuine connections.
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Societal Pressure and Settling
- Settling in relationships often stems from societal conditioning, fearing being unpartnered.
- This fear influences our choices and behaviors, leading to inauthentic connections.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Example
- Dené Logan uses a scene from "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" to illustrate societal expectations on women.
- The scene shows a woman hiding her nighttime routine to maintain a facade of effortless beauty for her husband.
Historical Context of Settling
- Past relationship research often overlooked women's economic dependence on men.
- This dependence prevented honest assessments of relational fulfillment, affecting current relationship dynamics.