226: The Psychology of Choosing Your Life Partner—And What No One Told You About Relationships
How do we actually know that someone is "The One?" Why do we fall for people who aren’t right for us? How do you tell the difference between being in love versus being attached to someone who just feels familiar? In this powerful episode, Josie sits down with Dr. Molly Burrets, licensed couples therapist, relationship psychology expert, and real-life example of what healing in love looks like. Dr. Molly opens up about what she's learned about anxious attachment, self-sabotage, and what it really means to choose a healthy partner. You'll learn: The subconscious psychology behind attraction, why so many women confuse anxiety with passion, how to know if you’re in a healing relationship or just replaying old patterns, what emotional safety actually looks like (and how to create it, and the most important conversation every couple should have ASAP. Whether you’re single, dating, or in a long-term relationship, this episode will completely shift the way you think about love and help you get radically clear on what you want and deserve.
CHAPTERS:
00:29 — Introduction: Meet Dr. Molly Burrets
1:40 — Healing and Learning: The Early Moments That Impacted Dr. Molly’s Views On Love
8:00 — Dr. Molly Talks Self-Sobotage & Breaking Up With “When You Know, You Know” Language
15:02 — The Psychology Behind Choosing Our Partners
24:06 — Dr. Molly’s Advice On Staying or Leaving Relationships
32:26 — The One Thing Dr. Molly Wants Women to Remember When Choosing Long-Term Partners
35:03 — Dr. Molly’s Red Flags
41:29 — Choosing a Partner That Doesn’t Put All the Emotional Labor on You
54:00 — Signs You and Your Partner Might Be Compatable for the “Long Haul”
57:12 — The Love Lesson Dr. Molly Wishes More Women Were Taught
1:01 — Rapid Fire Questions
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