That Bitch is Positive

185. Love Isn’t Blind, Attachment Is: Choosing Yourself

Feb 23, 2024
Dive into the world of self-love as relationships act as mirrors reflecting our strengths and weaknesses. Explore how attachment styles impact our romantic dynamics and discover the parallels between unhealthy eating habits and dating behaviors. Learn to reclaim your energy and navigate emotional hunger through proactive habits. Uncover childhood wounds that shape adult relationships and transform insecurities with positive affirmations. Prioritize self-worth and individuality to nurture healthier connections, distinguishing between attachment and true love.
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ANECDOTE

Starving Lowers Our Boundaries

  • When starving for love or validation, we drop our boundaries, just like buying any food when starving can lead to bad choices.
  • CeCe illustrates how hunger leads to lowered standards in food and dating, causing sick feelings or unhealthy relationships.
ADVICE

Give Yourself Love First

  • Give yourself love and validation through affirmations and self-care before seeking it elsewhere.
  • Fulfill your emotional needs yourself to attract healthier partners who also fulfill those needs.
ADVICE

Choose Values Over Chemistry

  • Choose partners based on values, not just chemistry, because chemistry is blind and driven by chemicals.
  • Make a daily list of relationship values to use as your guide, moving beyond attachments to trauma.
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