Jillian on Love Unmet Needs vs. Unrealistic Standards: How to Know the Difference
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Nov 10, 2025 Dive into the complexities of love as Jillian unpacks the difference between unmet needs and unrealistic expectations. She explores how emotional projections can skew our perceptions of partners and the awakening effect that new connections can trigger. Listeners gain insight into the role of attachment and the importance of self-awareness. A heartfelt listener question on letting go of unrequited love prompts practical advice on overcoming obsession. Jillian emphasizes the need for internal fulfillment and recognizing personal patterns in relationships.
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Partners Don't Complete You
- People unconsciously hope partners will heal childhood wounds and make them whole.
- Jillian Turecki says that falling in love often awakens something already inside us rather than completing us.
People Are Triggers, Not Givers
- Another person often acts as a stimulus that awakens dormant parts of us.
- Jillian Turecki emphasizes that the feeling of aliveness is triggered, not permanently given by the partner.
Stop Expecting Perfection
- Do not expect your partner to never change or to fulfill all your emotional needs.
- Jillian Turecki advises accepting human imperfection to avoid resentment when the relationship evolves.
