Tug of War in Relationships

1min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

In relationships, incompatibilities can lead to a tug of war where two individuals may try to change each other to fit their needs. Dr. Susan South calls this dynamic a tug of war, where individuals question if giving up something they care about for the relationship is worth it. Relationships require time and investment, hence it is crucial not to waste energy on something that doesn't feel right. It's important to value the opportunities for personal growth that come from experiencing situations solo during this stage of life.

We all know what red flags are, they tend to be universal at any age, but there are some redflags that are specific to our 20s, certain features of a relationship during this decade to look out for even if they don't look concerning at first. On today's episode we talk about the five biggest red flags for relationships in our 20s, including:

Relationships that stop you from having experiences
Relationships that cause emotional chaos
Relationships that don't celebrate or encourage you
All or nothing relationships
Fatal attractor relationships

We also explore the psychology and of course the research behind why these can be so damaging to help us find more sustainable and healthy love during this decade. Listen now!

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

For business enquiries: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.