Dating for a Differentiated Marriage

What this episode covers

Reconciling our desire to belong to ourselves and our desire to be in close relationship with another is a complicated process. Making room in a relationship for two complete people, each with their own values, opinions, and priorities, is a complicated, painful, and remarkably worthwhile process–a process that will foster spiritual, emotional, and psychological development if we let it. In this NEW PODCAST episode, Dr.Finlayson-Fife joins the Barbie Does Dating podcast discuss the complexities and joy that come from our most important and meaningful relationships. Listen to the full episode to learn more about: *Differentiation in relationships *Finding connection despite differences *Negative patterns that interfere with growth & intimacy *How fear of rejection and fear of commitment relate to perfectionism, low desire, and disinterest in dating *The importance of using invalidating information to confront ourselves and grow *The benefits of being in a loving and committed relationship

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