EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 9 MIN
EP 295 — Why Your Relationship Expectations Might Be Unhelpful
from And How Does That Make You Feel? · host Jack Heyworth
Send us Fan MailCould your expectations about relationships be making dating harder than it needs to be? In this episode, we explore the difference between healthy standards and unrealistic expectations, and how social media, influencers, past relationships, and childhood experiences can quietly shape what we believe love should look like. Learn why comparing real people to imagined partners creates disappointment, how modern dating has distorted compatibility, and which expectations actually help build healthy, lasting relationships. A thoughtful look at dating, compatibility, and the gap between fantasy and reality.
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Send us Fan Mail Could your expectations about relationships be making dating harder than it needs to be? In this episode, we explore the difference between healthy standards and unrealistic expectations, and how social media, influencers, past relationships, and childhood experiences can quietly shape what we believe love should look like. Learn why comparing real people to imagined partners creates disappointment, how modern dating has distorted compatibility, and which expectations actuall...
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