In this podcast episode, I discuss the key to having a happy and healthy relationship, which is based on three pillars: my personal happiness, my partner's happiness, and the happiness of the relationship itself. The challenge lies in committing to these pillars and not falling into the trap of idealizing the relationship. Often, I may prioritize the relationship over my own well-being, sacrificing my happiness for the sake of maintaining it. Another issue is the lack of consistency and undefined boundaries in the relationship, making it difficult to understand where I stand with my partner. Furthermore, I explore how childhood experiences shape my relationship patterns and beliefs about myself and relationships. To work towards a healthy relationship, I share ten tips: becoming aware of my relationship patterns, practicing assertive communication, expressing my emotions, setting and upholding boundaries, avoiding self-betrayal, being emotionally aware, acknowledging red flags, continuously learning about my partner, sharing myself gradually, and maintaining personal activities and independence. I invite listeners to share their thoughts and experiences in maintaining happy and healthy relationships while emphasizing the importance of the three pillars.

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Welcome to Trauma Bonding to Secure Relationships with Dr Sarah — the podcast that helps ambitious individuals and couples heal trauma bonding and toxic relationship cycles to build secure attachments and loving healthy relationships.

Hosted by Dr Sarah, psychologist, relationship strategist, and founder of Heal Trauma Bonding and Relationship Success Lab, this show guides you through practical tools and deep insights on:

✅ Healing from trauma bonding, anxious attachment style, and codependency
✅ Building emotional resilience and secure attachment styles a
✅ Improving communication, empathy, and emotional intimacy
✅ Reclaiming your identity, boundaries, and self-worth
✅ Creating lasting relationship happiness and passion

Whether you're recovering from betrayal, navigating codependency, or simply ready to break free from the past, this podcast gives you the clarity, strength, and strategy to move forward

We hope you got massive value from this episode for your own healing and relationship progress.