Andrea Vitz
Andrea Vitz, Jon Leon Guerrero
07-04-2024 Imposing Our Expectations
07-04-2024 Imposing Our Expectations
07-04-2024 Imposing Our Expectations
Thursday 4th July 2024
Explore how expectations can hinder authentic connections in dating. Dr. Vitz shares insights on emotional sobriety and building genuine relationships.
10 minutes
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Author:
Andrea Vitz
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Healing Relationships
Relationships & Community
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Episode Overview
- Recognise and check emotionally triggered behaviours (ETBs).
- Allow your partner to be their true self.
- Embrace differences as they can enhance your relationship.
- Avoid codependency by not changing yourself for others.
- Strive for emotional sobriety to achieve clarity in your decisions.
The best version of ourselves is just the real self - it's the you without the chemistry of fear or shame.
In this episode of 'Levelheaded Talk', Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero tackle the fascinating world of dating and relationships, specifically focusing on the expectations we impose on potential partners. Dr. Vitz dives into emotionally triggered behaviours (ETBs) and how they can complicate our romantic interactions. Ever found yourself trying to change for someone else or expecting them to fit your perfect mould? This episode explores those very tendencies and how they can hinder authentic connections. Dr.
Vitz emphasises the importance of honesty and authenticity in relationships, urging you to allow your partner to be their true self while also being true to yourself. The conversation is peppered with relatable anecdotes, like Jon's story about his wife’s evolving taste for spicy food and different music genres. These examples highlight how embracing differences can actually enhance a relationship rather than detract from it. Dr.
Vitz also discusses the dangers of codependency and the mental traps we fall into when we try to mould someone into our ideal partner. She encourages you to recognise these behaviours and strive for emotional sobriety, which she describes as having clarity and level-headedness in your decisions. If you're interested in improving your relationships and understanding the psychology behind your actions, this episode is a must-listen.
It offers practical advice and thought-provoking insights that could help you build more genuine and fulfilling connections.