Love and Relationships: Can Others Make You Feel Things?

In this week's episode of Mayhem Mondays, Glenn and Mili dive into a heated debate on whether others can make you feel certain emotions. They discuss past relationship experiences, emotional manipulation, conscious vs subconscious reactions, and more. Though they don't see eye to eye, their respectful disagreement makes for an insightful listen.

[00:01] Intro to topic of whether others can make you feel things
[02:30] Recounting the first time Glenn and Mili debated this topic
[04:15] Mili explains her stance - you choose how to feel
[06:00] Glenn argues initial reactions are subconscious
[08:15] The danger of ignoring "gut" reactions
[10:30] An example of resisting emotional manipulation
[12:45] How to process feelings of jealousy
[15:00] Agreeing to disagree on semantics
[18:30] Feedback on the divorce episode
[21:15] Responding to questions from listeners
[23:45] The value of calm conversations
[26:00] Learning to love yourself first

The episode ends on a thoughtful note about not judging others harshly, since we've all had our own ups and downs. Though Glenn and Mili have differing perspectives, their respectful disagreement makes for an insightful listen on relationships.

Tune in and join the discussion - can others really make you feel things against your will? Or is it always a choice? Let us know what you think!

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