Relationship Crafters | Stuck like Chuck — Stagnancy & Suffering: A result of the Egoic God Complex in Humanity

What this episode covers

What do you believe is the source of suffering in your relationship and what role do you play? What role does your ego play in the perception you have of your partner? How have you allowed “shoulds” and unmet expectations to formulate arbitrary relational timelines that cause conflict? (Ex: We “should” be married by now. We “should” be able to purchase a new home. Etc.) How would you say your ego has contributed to your personal AND relational stagnancy? Is your relational suffering self imposed? 1. In what ways do you believe your egoic God complex contributes to the stagnancy and suffering in your relationship? 2. How does your egoic God complex affect your ability to empathize with your partner's needs and desires? 3. Can you identify any patterns in your behavior that stem from your egoic God complex and contribute to conflict in your relationship? 4. How do you differentiate between your authentic self and the egoic God complex in your interactions with your partner? 5. Have you considered how your egoic God complex may be preventing you from fully embracing vulnerability and intimacy in your relationship?

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