Transform Your Love Life with Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
Slow down before jumping into a new relationship. Continuous effort is key in long-term relationships. Understand your own needs before seeking a partner. Avoid unrealistic expectations from your partner. Give yourself time to heal and grow.
If you haven't made sustainable change in you before starting to date or engage in a relationship with someone else, then you're going to have the exact relationship you had with the person you're no longer with
Ever wondered why your relationships don't seem to work out the way you hoped? In this episode of Levelheaded Talk, Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero tackle the tricky terrain of dating and relationships. Dr. Vitz shares her expertise on emotional sobriety and how it can transform your love life.
Whether you're fresh out of a relationship or in a long-term commitment, you'll find nuggets of wisdom here to help you navigate the dating world with more clarity and intention. Dr. Vitz emphasises the importance of slowing down and truly understanding yourself before diving into a new relationship. She candidly shares her own experiences, making the advice relatable and heartfelt. One key takeaway is the concept of continuous dating within a committed relationship.
Jon, who has been with his partner for 33 years, highlights how ongoing effort and commitment can keep the spark alive. The episode also explores the pitfalls of dating multiple people simultaneously and the unrealistic expectations we often place on our partners. Dr. Vitz advises that rushing into a new relationship without making sustainable changes in yourself will likely lead to repeating past mistakes.
She urges listeners to give themselves time to heal and grow into the best version of themselves before seeking a new partner. For those currently dating, Dr. Vitz offers practical tips on maintaining emotional sobriety, such as recognising your own needs and not expecting someone else to complete you. This episode is packed with valuable insights that can help anyone, whether single or in a relationship, understand the deeper emotional aspects of dating and relationships.
So, if you're looking to improve your love life and gain a better understanding of emotional sobriety, this episode is a must-listen. It’s not just about finding the right person; it's about becoming the right person too.