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9 Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Relationships Forever | Jillian Turecki

Jan 13, 2025

Jillian Turecki, a renowned relationship coach and author, shares her journey from a tumultuous marriage to becoming a leading voice in relationship wellness. She reveals how childhood wounds shape our romantic patterns and the critical importance of self-worth. The discussion highlights the difference between love and lust, the dangers of trying to fix partners, and the significance of open communication. Turecki emphasizes the necessity of difficult conversations to build fulfilling relationships and the impact of family dynamics on adult connections.

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Self-improvement and personal growth lay the groundwork for attracting a compatible partner and forming healthy boundaries.

Open communication and the courage to speak one's truth are essential for fostering stronger connections and preventing misunderstandings.

Understanding the distinction between love and lust is crucial, as confusing them can lead to poor relationship choices and disappointments.

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Transforming Relationships Begins Within

To create successful relationships, individuals must first focus on self-improvement and personal growth. Often, people believe that finding the right partner is the solution, but the key is to become the person capable of establishing healthy boundaries and expressing one's truth. The speaker shares their journey of learning to recognize personal deficiencies and addressing them as the foundation for attracting a compatible partner. This process involves deep self-reflection and emotional work, which ultimately leads to creating a loving and supportive relationship.

Intro

5min

The Importance of Self-Identity in Healthy Relationships

6min

Understanding Self-Worth in Relationships

5min

Understanding the Nuances of Lust and Meaningful Love

4min

Navigating Love and Lust

15min

Navigating Heartbreak and Resilience in Dating

3min

Navigating Emotions in Relationships

10min

Self-Awareness and Healing

5min

Healing Family Wounds

8min

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Lessons on Love and Life

6min

Renowned relationship coach and author Jillian Turecki delivers a masterclass in understanding the complex dynamics of modern relationships, drawing from both professional expertise and deeply personal experiences. Through raw and honest discussion, she reveals how our childhood wounds, particularly from parental relationships, shape our romantic patterns and ability to form healthy connections. The conversation takes an intimate turn as Jillian shares her own journey from an emotionally tumultuous marriage to becoming a leading voice in relationship wellness, highlighting the critical importance of self-worth, authentic communication, and the courage to speak difficult truths. This episode offers transformative insights for anyone seeking to build more fulfilling relationships, whether single or partnered.

Jillian’s new book "It Begins with You: The Nine Hard Truths About Love That Will Change Your Life"

In this episode you will learn:

The crucial difference between love and lust, and why confusing the two leads to poor relationship choices
How to recognize when someone is truly invested in you versus merely interested
The three biggest relationship killers and how to avoid them
Why trying to "fix" or "save" a partner often stems from our own unresolved issues
The importance of having difficult conversations early in relationships to establish alignment
How our relationship with our parents influences our romantic partnerships
The danger of putting partners on pedestals and having unrealistic expectations
Why self-worth is fundamental to creating healthy relationships

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