222. Fight For the Relationship You Want
Let's talk about a pattern I see in many divorced women - the reluctance to fight for the relationship they want. Through the lens of "learned helplessness," I explore why capable, strong women who fought for their first marriages often hold back in their post-divorce dating journey.
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Key Insights:
The difference between fighting for a specific person versus fighting for your desired relationship outcome
How past relationship trauma creates false beliefs about our dating options
Why validating dating struggles with friends can keep you stuck
The truth about effort: dating takes more work than we expect (just like everything worthwhile)
Ask yourself: "Why am I not fighting for this relationship goal with the same determination I bring to other areas of my life?" Your answer reveals where to focus your energy.
Book Reference: "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman - A foundational text for understanding how we can break free from learned helplessness patterns
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