Ep. 52- Why You Get Attached So Quickly When Dating

Sign up here for Carla’s retreat in Donegal, where you are guaranteed craic, connection and incredible food!If you find yourself changing your plans, constantly waiting for a text, and neglecting the things that make you feel good when you start dating, Carla is chatting all about this in this week's episode.She goes through dating patterns, attachment styles, childhood wounds, and why we often abandon ourselves when we start seeing someone new.Carla shares her own experience of rushing relationships, craving validation, and how the pressure to be chosen often stems from deeper emotional wounds.Whether you’re single, dating, or in a relationship, you’ll be able to take something from this episode!Timestamps:00:00 Upcoming retreat, travel plans01:42 Personal reflections and travel plans, Compassionate Inquiry course06:29 Navigating relationships and self-discovery07:30 Fantasising after one date and social conditioning14:30 Dating as a mirror for your inner child and trauma17:28 Patriarchal conditioning and inherited behaviour20:34 Attachment styles and their impact on relationships21:40 The importance of self-love and going slow23:50 The butterfly story and trusting the struggle25:20 Addressing inner child wounds and emotional regulation34:13 Setting boundaries and maintaining self-worthConnect with Carla:Instagram: @CarlaMcGreevy1Work with Carla: Carla McGreevyJoin Carla’s mailing list: Stay ConnectedMentions:Jillian Turecki – https://www.jillianturecki.com/