How To Know If You Are In The Right Relationship [EP 230]
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Feb 20, 2026 A deep dive into how to tell whether to stay or leave and when deal breakers require acting fast. Practical prompts help you list what feels right, what is missing, and whether you can be your truest self. Discussion of good fights, Gottman’s five-to-one idea, cohabitation risks, and how to make concrete asks and watch how your partner responds.
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Exit Or Get Help For Serious Deal-Breakers
- Leave relationships with active abuse, unmanaged addiction, or severe untreated psychiatric illness immediately and get support.
- Seek deep help before re-entering relationships if you are the one struggling with these issues.
Use Three Lists To Reveal Truth
- Make three lists: what feels right, what feels wrong, and what is missing in your relationship.
- These lists reveal your values, longings, and core gifts and clarify whether the relationship fits you.
The North Star Question For Couples
- Ask: Does my soul feel safe and seen, and am I being my truest self with my partner?
- Answers to these questions indicate whether the relationship is nourishing or needs work.
