Maybe Disney and Rom-Com movies are to blame? Or perhaps it's social media? Or maybe it’s just that we are hard-wired for relationship? Whatever the reason, the desire for the perfect relationship often results in us trying to be the perfect partner, which is the perfect recipe for disaster.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Wright, LPC, discusses how to overcome these unrealistic expectations so that we can move toward having healthier and happier relationships. Whether you are single, married, or single again, this podcast has something for everyone!

SHOW NOTES:

Guest: Dr. Kelly Wright, LPC and Associate Pastor; Restore Ministries, Woodcrest Chapel, Columbia, MO.

At 9:30: Kelly introduces the importance of the 12 stages of attachment and how couples problematically skip several stages and go right to sexual intimacy. To learn more about the stages of attachment, she suggest Bonding by Donald Joy.

At 16:00, Kelly discusses our greatest, deep desires: to be fully known, unconditionally loved and completely accepted.

At 23:00, Kelly shares what she's seen as the biggest struggle for married couples.

At 27:30, Kelly offers her best strategies to combat the challenges of perfectionism in relationships.

At 36:30, we preview next week's episode when Kelly returns to discuss how your Enneagram number impacts your relationships. Don't know you're Enneagram number? Get prepared for next week's conversation by taking the Enneagram quiz using this link: https://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test

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