E137 ThriveOn Love; Why People Struggle with Relationships & How to Become a Better Partner, with Erin Finley

Happy (early) Valentine's Day! The infamous ThriveOn Wife, Erin Finley, rejoins us on the show this week to chat about the main struggles people face in their relationships, and how she and CJ have dealt with those struggles. We also chat about taking ownership, the dangers of expectations, and so much more.    Whether you’re single, in a relationship, married, or whatever your current relationship status, you’re sure to have many takeaways from this personal conversation with CJ & Erin! Tune in for more and see below for a full list of topics covered in this episode.    Key Topics The themes of why people struggle with relationships  How your expectations are hurting you Discussing their experience with marriage and why people struggle with the concept of it Settling for less than you deserve and dealing with the fear of being alone How to know if you want to spend your life with someone  Dependency and not finding your happiness solely from your partner Why knowing yourself and being self-aware is essential to a healthy relationship  The importance of knowing your partner’s past and upbringing to better support them  How to take ownership of your actions in your relationship + why you need to Changes that come with seeing the highs and lows of your partner  Finding alignment in your relationship Compromise + sacrifice Connect with Erin:  Erin’s Instagram Connect with CJ Finley: CJ's Instagram   Thrive On Life Instagram Thrive On Life Website