Are you falling for potential instead of choosing a partner who’s ready to show up for love today?

In this episode, Christina breaks down the hidden truth behind dating "fixer uppers." From childhood caretaking roles to modern-day overfunctioning, she reveals why some of us feel most alive in relationships where we are needed... but not necessarily valued.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why chemistry sometimes masks chaos

✨ Signs you’re in a fixer dynamic (and calling it love)

✨ What actually keeps you stuck in these relationships

✨ How to choose partners who meet you where you are

If you’ve ever said “they just need someone to believe in them,” this one’s for you. Because love isn’t a renovation project—and you’re not a contractor.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:35 The fixer trap
01:21 Childhood roots of caretaking
03:33 Christina’s personal story
04:38 The red flags you miss
06:24 Chaos vs. chemistry
07:43 Staying for the wrong reasons
10:25 Dependency ≠ connection
11:19 Afraid of healthy love
12:21 How to break the pattern
14:25 Ask this one question
15:39 Self-love as the cure
16:55 Final takeaway
18:02 Closing mantra