🎧 Episode 20: What Are Your Relationship Reference Points?

📝 Episode Summary:

In today’s episode, Liz talks with us about our reference points for a great relationship. What experiences, what people, and what expectations in our lives are shaping the way we view relationships now? Does the way we view relationships ever change? Furthermore, can we decidedly change our viewpoint on them? All these questions (and more!) are answered in today’s episode, and you don’t want to miss it!

💬 Episode Notes:

• Millennials have been exposed to countless relationship ideals and often want to have it all.

• Many of us chase the “Happily Ever After” narrative we grew up seeing in media.

• The real challenge is asking what comes *after* the fairytale ending.

• Mindless use of social media can distort expectations of love and partnership.

• Be mindful of what you consume — it influences how you see your relationships.

• Our culture tends to romanticize simplicity in love when real relationships require effort.

• Comparison is the thief of joy — measuring against others prevents fulfillment.

• Millennials have access to more relational knowledge than ever; the key is applying it intentionally.

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