Swoon: Love Lessons with Julie and Gina Love of My Life: What is a Healthy Relationship
Nov 18, 2019
Discover the intricacies of recognizing a healthy relationship in this enlightening discussion. Julie and Gina delve into the disconnect many feel, often rooted in poor role models. They unpack the vital distinction between discomfort and harm and shine a light on subtle forms of abuse. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and accountability in fostering growth. They also highlight the need for supported independence and examine how values shape compatibility. Finally, practical resources are shared to help you cultivate healthier connections.
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Most People Don't Recognize Healthy Love
- Many people lack a reliable model for healthy relationships because they grew up with poor examples.
- That confusion makes it hard to know what counts as healthy or harmful in a partnership.
Opposite Reactions Can Still Be Unhealthy
- Trying to be the opposite of your parents can create its own unhealthy extremes like conflict avoidance.
- Trauma history and poor models scramble our sense of what brings comfort versus harm in relationships.
Build Self-Awareness First
- Do cultivate self-awareness to identify your triggers, wants, and limits before entering or while in relationship.
- Use that knowledge to decide what will serve or harm you given your history and culture.
