Teal Swan The "Dancing Monkey" Pattern in Relationships
Feb 15, 2025
Are you the 'dancing monkey' in your relationships, performing for love while feeling drained? This discussion dives into the exhausting cycle of self-abandonment and its hidden impacts. It highlights the importance of authentic connections and offers practical strategies for self-acceptance. Learn how to stop seeking validation through performance and start nurturing your true self instead.
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The Dancing Monkey Pattern
- The term "dancing monkey" describes someone performing desperately for what they need.
- In relationships, this manifests as striving for love and avoiding punishment.
Control in Relationships
- We crave control in relationships, but others' free will limits this.
- This leads to taking full responsibility and performing for love to feel in control.
Examples of Dancing Monkey Behaviors
- Examples of dancing monkey behaviors include suppressing opinions and adopting others' interests.
- It involves excessive self-improvement, controlling behaviors, and hiding needs.