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Romantic partner expectations
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What experts have said about Romantic partner expectations
2 statements · 2 negative
Partners generally cannot fulfill every sexual, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual need.
“We also have the false belief that our partner needs to fulfill all of our needs.”
Open the episode · Why You Don’t Feel Loved (even when you are) - Sonja Lyubomirsky - #1115Listen at 16:05
Modern couples expect one relationship to satisfy needs once distributed across wider communities.
“we're expecting one relationship to fill the needs that an entire village would have before.”
Open the episode · How The Partner You Choose Reveals Your Self-Worth - Quinlan Walther - #1110Listen at 1:02:29
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