Ep. 581: Loving the Idea of Someone

Have you ever loved the idea of what someone *could* be, more than the person that they actually are? There’s danger in falling in love with someone’s potential. Some people are happy to be challenged by their partners, but there’s a fine line between challenging them to reach their dreams and setting expectations that your partner can’t reach, or never wanted in the first place. You’ll find a lot more peace in letting your partner tell you who they want to be, rather than attempting to force them into being who you wish they were.(This episode is a re-run from September 2023.)Falling in love with someone’s potential [1:55]Putting expectations on how your partner lives their life [3:26]Listen to your partner’s dreams [6:15]Can you be okay if your partner never changes? [8:55] More acceptance leads to greater change [12:28]We’re always changing [14:10]You don’t have to want all of the same things [17:38]Don’t set expectations too high [20:23]Encouragement pushes further than shame [23:00]Subscribe to The Lighthouse Lettershttps://dannyjdotcom.substack.com/Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected], and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group.FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcastFOLLOW JILL: @jillfitFOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcomYou can also follow us on Facebook@Jill Coleman@Danny-JAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy