[40] Rules Are Made to Be Broken (Part 2): Freeing Relationships from "Should"

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "They should know what I need," or "They should treat me differently"? In this second part of the Rules Are Made to Be Broken series, we dig deeper into the rules we unconsciously create for other people—and how those rules can quietly drain our joy and connection. At the root of every rule is a feeling we're trying to reach. The problem? When we place that responsibility on someone else, we give away our power and place unnecessary pressure on the relationship. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Recognize the hidden "shoulds" you've placed on others Understand the feelings at the root of your expectations Take responsibility for meeting your own needs without waiting for someone else to do it Reclaim your personal agency so you can show up empowered, peaceful, and authentic in your relationships See why "should" thinking keeps us in victimhood—and how to break free When you stop outsourcing your needs and start using your agency, you step out of victimhood and into freedom. Your relationships lighten, your self-respect grows, and you begin to feel better—because your well-being is finally back in your own hands.   Subscribe to the newsletter here.