

495: Boundaries in a Messy Relationship
5 snips Jan 15, 2025
A listener grapples with a complicated relationship involving an age gap and workplace dynamics, seeking guidance on boundaries. The discussion explores setting personal limits in emotionally charged situations while navigating attraction and mentorship. Power dynamics are analyzed, emphasizing the importance of clear communication and consent. The conversation also highlights the impact of past experiences on current relationships and the connection between self-worth and boundaries, providing valuable insights for anyone facing similar challenges.
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Messy Relationship Dynamics
- A listener is in a relationship with a 71-year-old man, who owns the business where they work.
- The relationship has become personal, blurring professional lines, making the listener feel vulnerable due to the power dynamic and recent parental loss.
Impulsivity and Repression
- Jessica Lanyadoo points out the caller's impulsive nature, reflected in their birth chart.
- The caller's history of repressing intense emotions contributes to their attraction to unsafe or inappropriate relationships.
Recognize and Break the Pattern
- Jessica advises that pursuing any personal relationship with this man reinforces a negative pattern.
- She highlights the power imbalance and lack of boundaries, urging the caller to recognize the situation's unsafety.