EP36: Expectation vs Reality: Relationship Edition (with Avneet) | South Asian, Couples Therapy & Desi Aunties

I’m joined by Avneet a marriage and family therapist from New York. We talk about expectations vs reality: relationship edition. We discuss the myths & fairytales that we’ve been fed from a young age, especially from society, movies and social media. We compare those expectations to the realities that many people face. This episode provides so much value, see timestamps below. Time Stamps: 00:00- Introduction 3:28- Get to know Avneet 7:20- How to maintain a relationship? 11:39- Why is it hard for people to maintain a relationship? 12:37- How to create that spark? 14:17- Fear of being alone 16:20- Why does society put our self worth & success in romantic relationship? 17:35- Getting into relationships after heartbreak. 19:10- Traits for a healthy relationship 20:27- Why are desi uncles & aunties obsessed with asking “when are we going to get married?” 23:48- Pressure to be in a relationship 25:55- Setting boundaries 27:42- Females being financially stable 30:05- How Avneet got into couples therapy 33:12- Quick-fire round Love, Preeti x ———————————————————— Don’t forget to follow me on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preetipersonal/ TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSvmbM63/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/preetipersonal  Clubhouse: @preetipersonal If you prefer, you can also email me: [email protected] Don’t forget to follow/ subscribe to Podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts ———————————————————— Avneet’s Social Media: IG: https://www.instagram.com/avneet0306/ Website: https://zencare.co/practice/north-shore-relationship-center ———————————————————— EP23- Expectations vs Reality: Brown Girl Edition Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jT3O4A Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3pqs3Z ———————————————————— Music: Upbeat-party by scottholmesmusic.com