E65: Owning Your Emotions and Knowing When to Leave, W/Scarlott Nissim

About Scarlott: Artist, Animal Lover, Accountant Contact Scarlott: [email protected] today's episode;Conflict in relationships is normal.Anger is an important emotion.It’s okay for others to be angry with you; it doesn’t make you a bad person.It’s easier to lose your temper than to communicate through conflict effectively.Your emotions and feelings are always valid—they come from somewhere, so they shouldn’t be disregarded. It’s about what you choose to do with them and how you act.You cannot control how the other person will act in a way that’s healthy for the relationship.In every relationship, there will be times when one partner takes on more of the emotional load.People in abusive situations may avoid talking to their support network out of fear of how it might affect their friends’ opinions about their partner.Sharing details about your life and relationship with close friends can help them act as a journal, tracking progress or growth you might overlook.When you’re deeply invested in a relationship, it’s easy to deceive yourself about it.Ask your friends, “What do you need from me right now? Support or honest feedback?”Choose friends who aren’t afraid to tell you when you’re the one at fault.Share both the positive and negative aspects of your relationship with your friends.Suppressing your anger doesn’t make you emotionally superior.Not every desired lifelong relationship will work out; sometimes trauma or readiness issues make it unfeasible.Leaving an unfavorable situation is challenging due to the effort required to adopt new habits and manage unknown logistics.Find a partner who you enjoy being friends with.Sexual energy fluctuates; without a solid friendship, relationships may falter.Marriage is not the end goal; it’s the starting line.If marriage is viewed as an “end,” what is there left to fight for once you reach it?Communication is key: “Did you mean ___ when you said that? Because that’s what I heard.” Ask clarifying questions.In relationships, it’s sometimes a matter of preference and boundaries rather than fault.Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a review and pass the episode on to anyone who may get value out of it! That is how we spread the word!Let's Connect!My InstagramRooted Co Website