Deal Breakers in Relationships: When to Swipe Left
Episode Overview
Identify and respect deal breakers in relationships. Avoid starting relationships with inherent conflicts. Challenge stereotypes and past judgments. Embrace curiosity and open-mindedness. Focus on mutual respect and acceptance.
Don't step into a relationship already in conflict. You've never even met this person.
Ready to swipe left or right? In this episode of Levelheaded Talk, Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero dive into the nitty-gritty of relationships, especially those that begin with conflict. Ever found yourself scrolling through dating profiles and spotting deal breakers? Dr. Vitz advises you to be honest with yourself – if something about a person’s profile doesn't sit right with you, it’s okay to move on.
She emphasises that starting a relationship with conflict is a recipe for disaster. For instance, if someone has a cat and you're allergic, it's best to acknowledge that it's a deal breaker rather than hoping they'll get rid of their furry friend for you. Relationships should be about mutual respect and acceptance, not about changing the other person to fit your ideals. Jon shares his own experiences with pets, highlighting how preconceived notions can cloud our judgement.
They both agree that it's crucial to question whether your dislike stems from genuine incompatibility or outdated stereotypes. Dr. Vitz also discusses the importance of not filtering potential partners through past experiences and judgments. She uses examples like stereotypes around men with cats or women labelled as