Swoon: Love Lessons with Julie and Gina Listener Question: How do I lean into an amazing relationship that feels too good to be true?
Oct 4, 2021
The hosts delve into the thrill and anxiety of new love that feels too good to be true. They explore how past relationship baggage can cloud trust and intimacy. Insights on creating corrective experiences reveal how new partners can help heal old wounds. The conversation touches on addressing sexual awkwardness, the importance of savoring love, and recognizing self-worth. They advocate for easing into discomfort with gentle communication, while highlighting practical resources for continued growth in relationships.
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Good Love Can Still Feel Unreal
- New love often feels unreal and triggers past fears even when the match is excellent.
- Recognizing this pattern lets you treat the feeling as normal, not proof the relationship is wrong.
Corrective Experiences Change Expectations
- A 'corrective experience' happens when a new partner behaves differently than past partners and heals expectations.
- Those repeated positive moments rewrite anticipatory fear into trust over time.
Slow Down When Intimacy Feels Fast
- Ask to slow things down if intimacy or sexual pace feels scary or rushed.
- Name your anxiety aloud to reduce pressure and create space to relax into sexiness.