Welcome to The Conscious Couples Podcast with your hosts and real-life couple Emilia Smith and Alan Lazaros. We start by exploring how the quest for status can hinder the authenticity of our relationships. It's a harsh truth many face - a picture-perfect relationship that's hollow on the inside. Identifying these signs and confronting the discomfort will pave the way for a more fulfilling relationship. From there, we will delve into the essence of authenticity in a relationship. In a society obsessed with appearances, finding a partner who values growth over grandeur is crucial. We discuss scenarios you might encounter while seeking a partner and offer insights to help you manage a status-driven relationship. We urge listeners to prioritize real-life connections over virtual validation. After all, genuine love isn't about maintaining a status quo. It's about growing together, navigating through the highs and lows, and cherishing your bond in its raw, unfiltered glory.
Show notes:
[0:00] Intro
[1:52] Is your relationship status driven?
[3:18] Relationship should be even better than it looks
[5:37] You'll only solve a problem if you admit it’s there
[7:18] The shinning object to be paraded around
[9:24] Try to be a great partner more than trying to look like a great partner
[11:35] Listen to what Branden and Hannah have to say about Alan and Emilia and the Relationship Talk
[13:09] Scenario 1: Be careful of shiny objects
[14:51] Scenario 2: Both partners are growth-oriented
[14:58] Scenario 3: One partner is growth-oriented, and the other partner is status-driven (Be good than look good)
[15:40] Status driven: Values are placed in the behavior
[16:27] Time with others vs. time being together
[17:46] Practice, performance, and pretending
[20:42] The delta of what is said and what they believe
[21:35] Decide to prioritize real-life connections over virtual validation
[23:07] Outro
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