Life Uncut Am I Settling? Am I Losing Myself? Relationship Anxiety - Uncut with Georgie Collinson
Mar 27, 2025
In this engaging discussion, anxiety therapist Georgie Collinson, author of 'Master Your Relationship Anxiety,' unpacks the complexities of relationship anxiety. She distinguishes between genuine red flags and anxious thoughts, offering insights into the four types of relationship anxiety. Georgie reveals how past traumas shape our connections and emphasizes the importance of emotional safety. Listeners learn to break unhealthy patterns and explore the difference between chaotic and stable love, ultimately advocating for fulfilling, less anxious relationships.
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Disastrous Date
- Georgie Collinson recounts a disastrous date with a man in tracksuits who ordered herbal tea at a wine bar.
- He then shared his unusual bucket list item: dying in space, while Georgie secretly wished for an escape route.
Source of Anxiety
- Relationship anxiety stems from our nervous systems being deeply connected to others, especially partners.
- This vulnerability arises because intimate relationships can be a source of both support and insecurity.
Stages of Love
- Georgie describes "base love" as a stable but potentially unfulfilling phase, often chosen based on external expectations.
- She contrasts this with "chaotic love," an intense but unstable phase driven by unresolved past pain.