Summary

In this episode of Emotionally Evicted, Mandy and Tami discuss the challenges of being in 'fixer mode' in relationships, particularly for women who have experienced trauma. They explore the concept of emotional projects, the importance of setting boundaries, and the journey towards self-awareness and healthy partnerships.

Keywords

fixer mode, emotional projects, trauma, boundaries, self-awareness, healthy relationships, partnership, self-help

Takeaways

• Fixing others is not our responsibility.
• Emotional projects drain energy and offer no ROI.
• Healthy relationships require equality and self-awareness.
• Setting boundaries is crucial for self-preservation.
• Love does not mean managing someone else's growth.
• Self-awareness is key to breaking the fixer cycle.
• It's okay to love from a distance.
• The healing journey is personal and non-transferable.
• Cutting losses can lead to better gains.
• Support should be mutual, not one-sided.

Sound Bites

• Fixing him was never our job.
• Send him back to his mom.
• Women with trauma are wired to fix.
• Love does not mean managing growth.
• Cut your losses for better gains.
• The healing is their homework.
• Healthy relationships require equality.
• Emotional projects drain energy.
• Support should be mutual.
• Boundaries are crucial for self-preservation.

Chapters

• 00:00:01 Introduction to Fixer Mode
• 00:00:35 The Emotional Project Dilemma
• 00:01:25 Setting Boundaries and Self-Awareness
• 00:02:32 Love and Limits
• 00:03:39 The Healing Journey

We'd love to hear from you! Share your experiences of stepping away from being the fixer or not taking on the role of a project manager in your relationships. How have you set boundaries or embraced self-awareness? Join the conversation by leaving a comment or sharing your story on social media with the hashtag #EmotionallyEvicted. Your journey could inspire others!

Summary

In this episode of Emotionally Evicted, Mandy and Tami delve into how their chaotic upbringing influenced their relationship choices. They explore patterns of dating men with low self-esteem, addictions, and those who wouldn't fully commit, linking these patterns back to their childhood experiences. The conversation also touches on the importance of setting boundaries and recognizing energy vampires in their lives.

Keywords

chaotic upbringing, relationship patterns, energy vampires, setting boundaries, emotional growth

Takeaways

• We often date patterns from our chaotic upbringing.
• Men with low self-esteem, addictions, or lack of commitment are common patterns.
• Our upbringing, especially our father's influence, shaped our relationship choices.
• Subconscious signals may attract certain types of people.
• Being the strong one often leads to attracting those who need rescuing.
• Setting boundaries is crucial to protect our energy.
• Empathy can attract both positive and negative energies.
• Recognizing and filtering out energy vampires is essential.
• Listening to our gut instincts can guide better relationship choices.
• We can't save everyone; preserving our energy is vital.

Sound Bites

• We often date patterns from our chaotic upbringing.
• Being the strong one often leads to attracting those who need rescuing.
• Setting boundaries is crucial to protect our energy.
• Empathy can attract both positive and negative energies.
• Listening to our gut instincts can guide better relationship choices.

Chapters

• 00:00:01 Introduction to Chaos and Relationships
• 00:00:50 Patterns of Men and Upbringing
• 00:02:50 The Role of Empathy and Energy
• 00:11:22 Setting Boundaries and Protecting Energy
• 00:19:28 Conclusion and Reflections

We'd love to hear from you! Share your best tips for recognizing people you need to set boundaries with and suggest alternative terms for "boundaries." Your insights could be featured in our next episode. Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts!

In this episode of Emotionally Evicted, we dive deep into the common trap of settling for potential rather than recognizing true value in relationships. Join us as we explore the challenges successful women face when navigating partnerships, friendships, and self-worth. Discover how to set boundaries, invest in yourself, and identify relationships that truly enrich your life. Tune in for an empowering conversation that encourages you to stop settling and start valuing your worth.