The Psychology of your 20s 154. Why does healthy love feel boring? ft. Sarah Yudkin
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Dec 22, 2023 In this engaging discussion, guest Sarah Yudkin, founder of You Love and You Learn, explores the phenomenon of feeling bored in healthy relationships. She addresses how past toxic experiences can distort our perception of love, confusing safety with dullness. Sarah shares insights on navigating relationship anxiety, emphasizing intentional actions over merely chasing excitement. She advocates for emotional vulnerability and effective communication to strengthen bonds, encouraging listeners to embrace the stability of healthy love while rekindling excitement through new experiences.
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Relationship Anxiety Defined
- Relationship anxiety intensifies typical relationship doubts.
- It turns minor concerns into major spirals, causing physical and mental distress.
Love Involves Risk
- Love and relationships inherently involve risks, including potential loss and abandonment.
- This vulnerability is normal and understandable.
Self-Sabotage in Love
- Past experiences and societal pressures can make healthy love feel unsafe.
- This can lead to self-sabotage as individuals seek to avoid potential pain.
