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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Esther Calling - My Mom Should Have Set a Different Example

May 6, 2024
Exploring the impact of upbringing on relationship decisions, the speaker grapples with forgiveness and seeks guidance to heal past wounds for a healthier relationship. Witnessing infidelity and instability in the family leads to seeking validation through multiple partners. The speaker navigates complex emotions and relationships, emphasizing the need for curiosity, support, and freedom. Childhood marked by mother's tumultuous relationships and feelings of abandonment play a significant role in shaping the speaker's outlook on intimacy and trust.
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Quick takeaways

  • Growing up in an environment with multiple partners normalized seeking safety in relationships.
  • Introspection reveals conflict between stability and adventure, requiring self-awareness to reconcile past influences in current dynamics.

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Childhood Influence on Relationship Patterns

Growing up in an environment where multiple partners were normalized has influenced the narrator's tendency to seek safety in relationships. Despite a history of hurt when pursuing excitement, the narrator is now married to someone considered stable. The struggle lies in forgiving and healing from past experiences, particularly with a mother who set unclear relationship examples.

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