Welcome back to another episode of The Muse's Lab Pod!

I must say, it's been a while since I had an episode turned therapy session, but I've been quite reflective of my past dating experiences and wanted to talk through them.

In this week's adventure, I dive into the complexities of dating, reflect on some of my past relationships, share the lessons I've learned along the way, as well as some challenges I'm still working through.

We also get into my experiences with being and becoming a "bookmark" in someone's life and how to recognize when someone (or you) places you there.

In this episode, I reference season 4, episode 8: How to be Your Own Bestie and season 3, episode 12: Musing the Nuances of Friendships.

Chapters in this Episode:

00:35 Introduction to the Podcast

01:12 Navigating Relationship Dynamics

02:38 Personal Reflections on Dating

04:21 Challenges of Self-Disclosure

06:12 Hyperfocus and Relationship Realizations

08:21 The Last Relationship

14:12 High Standards and Self-Worth

22:37 Ghosts of Relationships Past

25:24 Realizing Self-Worth and Rejecting Labels

25:58 The Libra Experience: A Personal Anecdote

26:53 Understanding the Concept of Being a 'Stash'

28:31 The Impact of Allowing Yourself to Be Bookmarked

32:16 Rebuilding Confidence and Self-Value

35:30 The Dangers of Compromising Non-Negotiables

41:21 Final Thoughts: Standing Firm on Your Standards

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