Unhappy in Life or Love? Rewrite the Story in Your Mind

When you are unhappy, why are you unhappy? Life would be a heck of a lot simpler if there was a go-to answer to that question, wouldn’t it? Generally, we’re unhappy when something in our lives isn’t going quite right. You might be in pain, you might be mourning a loss, you might be worrying about money or your career or your love life. But even that last one is a little tricky: When we're unhappy in our romantic relationship, why are we unhappy? Today, I'm talking about the number one cause of relationship misery—and for that matter, all misery—in our lives.  In this episode, we’re exploring how the mind is responsible for whether or not an event is positive or negative and what story you’re telling yourself about it. I’m also telling you about the cure for disappointment in your relationship that will be your key for freedom and happiness and your one way ticket out of Marriage, Inc.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: We are happy or not happy in our mind (02:25) How we interpret, how we react to, and how we think about the thing that's happening is the cause of our happiness or unhappiness (04:26) “If only” are two of the most dangerous words in relationship—and in life (13:38) My husband made our first Valentine’s Day together absolutely magical… that doesn’t mean they’ve all been that way! (15:38) The story in your head is what will determine whether you have a great relationship— with all its imperfections and all the ways your mate “disappoints” you (18:03) Rewrite the story of your relationship in your mind (20:46)  Your weekly LoveByte (26:24) Q&A: My spouse is driving me crazy lately, what should I do? Ask yourself why they’re making you unhappy. Is it something they’re intentionally doing or is it something you’ve made your mind up to be annoyed by? My partner neglected Valentine's Day again this year… how do I tell them I’m disappointed? Whether or not you’re disappointed is a choice you’ve made in your mind. Realize that it’s highly unlikely that they set out to upset you and temper your expectations for next time.  I’m always let down by others, how can I make my life happier? How we interpret, how we react to, and how we think about the thing that's happening is the cause of our happiness or unhappiness. Learn to stop relying on others for your own happiness.  Become Passion - Create Love that Lasts A Lifetime immersion program waitlist Let’s Connect! About Me Website - Sign up for Weekly LoveBytes here  Facebook Page   Youtube If you want to rate your relationship, take the Passion Quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.