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Send a text Are you dating a person—or the idea of one? This episode explores how early romantic programming shapes our expectations and the tension between fantasy and the reality of a partner.

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When Reality Doesn't Match the Romance

This is Drive Thru Therapy: The Real Sessions — real talk, no BS, a little heart, a lot of truth. I’m Tala, a therapist who’s seen it all, and I’m here to make therapy actually useful for your everyday life. We’ll get into relationships, mental health, life’s messes, and all the stuff people usually avoid — honest, unfiltered, and sometimes funny. Pull up, tune in, and let’s get real.

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This is Drive Thru Therapy: The Real Sessions — real talk, no BS, a little heart, a lot of truth. I’m Tala, a therapist who’s seen it all, and I’m here to make therapy actually useful for your everyday life. We’ll get into relationships, mental health, life’s messes, and all the stuff people usually avoid — honest, unfiltered, and sometimes funny. Pull up, tune in, and let’s get real.

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