Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 542 - Is Emotional Intelligence the Key to Getting Out of Our Own Way?
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Aug 12, 2025 Explore the intriguing insights into emotional intelligence and its impact on self-sabotage. Learn how negative thoughts can lead to self-destructive behavior and how mindfulness can counteract these tendencies. The hosts discuss the importance of meditation for managing obsessive thoughts while emphasizing vulnerability and empathy for healthier relationships. Discover frameworks for emotional regulation and personal development, focusing on self-awareness and communication strategies to enhance emotional competence.
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Missing Out On NRE From Self-Doubt
- Dedeker Winston described journaling about resisting NRE due to rejection fear.
- She regrets not enjoying the relationship's highs because doubt took over.
Observer Interrupt During Rumination
- Dedeker Winston learned to notice ruminating thoughts as an 'observer' interrupt.
- She used a neutral remark to lower the thought's intensity and regain attention.
Separate Thought From The Thinker
- Jace Lindgren practices observing thoughts without identifying with them.
- This separation reduces their power and preserves functioning during dark moments.
