The Art of Accomplishment Triggered! — Relationships Series #2
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Sep 30, 2022 Dive into the intriguing world of relationship triggers and their connection to personal growth. Discover how our past experiences shape love and connection, leading us to replicate familiar patterns in our choices. Learn to navigate emotional triggers effectively and embrace self-love as a foundation for healthy connections. The discussion highlights the importance of setting boundaries and using 'I statements' for better communication while addressing the complexities of anxious-avoidant dynamics. Plus, enjoy a surprise musical moment!
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Defining Triggers
- Being triggered means you're in your trauma, reacting from the past, not the present.
- It involves a disproportionately large emotional reaction to a situation.
Attraction to Triggers
- We're drawn to partners who trigger us because those triggers represent familiar patterns of love and connection learned in childhood.
- These patterns, even negative ones, feel like 'home' because they're wired together with our early experiences of love.
Repressed Rage
- Joe observed a domineering woman at a restaurant controlling her friend and partner.
- Her partner, a Marine, showed repressed rage through subtle nods and minimal responses, demonstrating a less obvious form of being triggered.