Synopsis
Reconciling our desire to belong to ourselves and our desire to be in close relationship with another is a complicated process.
Making room in a relationship for two complete people, each with their own values, opinions, and priorities, is a complicated, painful, and remarkably worthwhile process–a process that will foster spiritual, emotional, and psychological development if we let it.
In this NEW PODCAST episode, Dr.Finlayson-Fife joins the Barbie Does Dating podcast discuss the complexities and joy that come from our most important and meaningful relationships.
Listen to the full episode to learn more about:
*Differentiation in relationships
*Finding connection despite differences
*Negative patterns that interfere with growth & intimacy
*How fear of rejection and fear of commitment relate to perfectionism,
low desire, and disinterest in dating
*The importance of using invalidating information to confront ourselves and grow
*The benefits of being in a loving and committed relationship
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