6. What Fairy Tales Should Have Taught Us About Love — and Why They Didn’t

Ever wonder why you ignored those red flags? Blame Cinderella.In this episode, certified divorce coach Raquell Barton unpacks the fairytales that shaped how we view love, marriage, and self-worth—and why they set us up for heartbreak. From Cinderella's "stay and endure" message to Beauty and the Beast's dangerous "you can fix him" narrative, these childhood stories taught us how to be chosen, not how to choose wisely.If you've ever stayed too long, loved too hard, or lost yourself in a relationship, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do differently going forward.In This Episode:✨ Why fairytales were warnings disguised as love stories✨ The 5 biggest lies Disney told us about relationships✨ How to recognize when you're abandoning yourself for partnership✨ Why suffering doesn't earn you a happy ending (and what does)✨ The truth about intuition—and why we're conditioned to ignore it✨ What real, healthy love actually requires✨ Raquel's story: knowing her marriage was wrong one week before the weddingComing in Part 2:In the next episode, Raquel connects the dots from fairytales to your real-life relationship patterns—helping you understand the "why" so you can move differently going forward.You can book a Free 60-minute Divorce Consultation Call:  https://herdivorceacademy.com/program/book-a-coaching-fit-callHave a question? Ask here! https://herdivorceacademy.com/divorce-hotlineConnect with Raquell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herdivorceacademy/Have a Dear Raquell question you want answered on the podcast?📩 Email your anonymous story to [email protected]