We Can Do Hard Things 275. Why Do Birthdays Bring So Many Feels??
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Jan 25, 2024 The podcast explores the complexities of birthdays, including the disappointment they can bring, the mixed emotions they evoke, and the expectations and comparisons that come with them. The hosts share their best and worst birthday stories and discuss strategies for making birthdays better and finding validation in other ways.
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A Birthday With Four Real Texts
- Glennon woke up to many online messages but only four real texts from people outside family, which felt painful.
- That moment led her to realize relationships need ongoing investment, not expectation on one day.
Birthdays Feel Like A Life Referendum
- Birthdays feel like a referendum on your life where texts and messages count as scores.
- That spotlight forces questions like "Do I matter?" and amplifies loneliness and comparison.
The Birthday Triple Threat
- Three forces make birthdays miserable: expectations, comparison, and existential dread.
- Each force intensifies the other, turning a single day into an emotional trap.