DeepSummary
Lyss opens the episode by sharing a personal story about a recent bout of severe food poisoning she experienced while traveling alone in Sydney, Australia. She highlights the vulnerability and fears that arise when facing illness or emergencies without a partner or support system nearby. Despite the initial fear, she managed to get help from an acquaintance she had previously gone on a few dates with.
Lyss and her friend Gemma then delve into a deeper discussion about the common fear of ending up alone or not finding a long-lasting, passionate love. They explore the idea that people often settle for relationships out of fear of being alone, even when they know the person is not truly right for them. They emphasize the importance of healing oneself and being emotionally ready before entering a new relationship.
Gemma shares her own experience of leaving a toxic relationship, going through a healing process, and eventually meeting her current partner when she least expected it. The episode stresses the significance of closing the door on past relationships, both physically and energetically, to make room for new, healthier connections to enter one's life.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Facing challenges or emergencies alone can trigger fears about ending up alone and not having a support system.
- Many people settle for relationships out of fear of being alone, even when they know the person is not truly compatible.
- It's important to heal oneself emotionally and be in a healthy mindset before entering a new relationship.
- Closing the door on past relationships, both physically and energetically, is crucial for making space for new, healthier connections.
- Optimistic and romantic individuals may hold onto the fantasy or potential of past relationships, making it harder to find closure.
- There is no need to rush or feel pressured about finding a partner, as there is still plenty of time in one's adult life.
- Energetic alignment and making space for healthier connections is significant in attracting a compatible, long-lasting partner.
- Facing fears and challenges alone can ultimately lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of one's strength and resilience.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “And I knew after my last heartbreak, I did not want to be that person anymore. That person that gave my power away to someone else for the sake of being in love.“ by Lyss
- “If you're an optimistic person, if you're a sensitive person, if you're a romantic person, you always see the best in people, and you always. It's almost like, also if you're a problem solver, it's like, okay, well, I can't be completely over him yet, because I haven't quite squared or, like, found the solution to this, like, open ended question of, like, could we have been.“ by Gemma
- “I don't want to say safety net, but you just know that there's someone there that's gonna protect you and make sure you're okay when you're not doing your best.“ by Lyss
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Date Yourself Instead
Lyss Boss
4/7/24
We're back again!!! Me and my beautiful Aussie friend and host of the top podcast Psychology of your 20's, Jemma Sbeg, are back with another episode conquering the topic of being alone. We discuss how to get over the fears associated with being single, being on your own, and dealing with the anxiety around "not having the one" just yet.
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