Liberated Love vs Codependent Love

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Jan 13, 2026

Mark Groves, a human connection specialist and author, shares his transformative journey from emotional unavailability to embracing authentic love. He recalls a pivotal Thanksgiving betrayal that shaped his views on trust and intimacy. The discussion dives into codependency, revealing it as a way of sacrificing self for others' well-being. Mark emphasizes the importance of truth-telling for liberated love and reflects on the impact of parenthood on relationships. Listeners gain practical tips for fostering healthier connections and recognizing harmful patterns.

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ANECDOTE

Thanksgiving Moment That Shaped Him

Mark Groves describes the Thanksgiving moment when his girlfriend returned with someone else and he silently accepted betrayal at 19.
That event taught him to believe love leads to pain and kickstarted years of emotional shutdown and risky behavior.

ANECDOTE

One-Night Stand That Forced Reckoning

Mark recounts a one-night stand where he couldn't get an erection and felt exposed and ashamed.
That experience pushed him into two years of using casual sex and alcohol to numb vulnerability.

INSIGHT

Love Capacity Mirrors Loss Capacity

Your capacity to love equals your capacity to lose, so fear of loss limits how fully you open.
People unconsciously restrict relationships to avoid repeating past grief, living inside the old wound instead of past it.

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