"The Thanksgiving That Changed My Perspective on Relationships"

In this episode, I recount a Thanksgiving when I met someone who seemed full of potential—a man named John Wayne. We clicked, and I imagined a future where either he’d visit me in Chicago or I’d go to California to see him. But a conversation with my therapist shifted everything. She challenged me to reflect: What was I truly expecting from this relationship? Was I settling for less than I deserved? That dialogue became a turning point, helping me realize I wanted more than a surface-level connection—I deserved a partnership rooted in mutual respect and real commitment.