326. The Uncomfortable Truth About Romantic Relationships

Here's something you won't read much on Instagram, hear from Relationship Coaches or see in Disney movies: not everyone gets the relationship they want. It's an uncomfortable truth (and I'm all about no BS). But the real truth is that so many people spend so much energy seeking out their "happily ever after" that they compromise or neglect their relationship with themselves.   And not having a great relationship with yourself makes it difficult - perhaps impossible - to create an ideal relationship with someone else.    So today, I'm talking about how to begin the work to be the best version of yourself and how to first be happy on your own.    In this episode, we're talking about: Why many people never get the relationship they want How to build a better relationship with yourself What makes you attractive to someone How to be happy on your own How to bring more joy into your life Why we hold parts of ourselves back Why we fear abandonment   CONNECT WITH EMILY Book a private coaching call with Emily to work together. Your FREE 15-page foundational guide Where Do We Begin. Jump on the waitlist for Becoming YOU (6-week women's group coaching) coming soon! Men's group coaching program coming in November 2022 – waitlist here. Instagram: @emilygoughcoach [email protected]         Emily Gough Coaching Room to Grow Podcast Podcast Producer: Adam Liefl   REFERENCES   Episode 302 | Self Love & Loneliness: Learning To Like Yourself   Episode 294 | Why I Intentionally Spent My Birthday Alone & Taking Your Power Back   Episode 263 | The Value In Being Alone On Purpose (Whether Single Or In A Relationship)   Episode 319 | How To Let Go & Practice Presence When You're Impatient   Episode 260 | How To Let Go And Recover From Loss   Episode 221 | Your Job Is Not Who You Are: Trust The Journey