Why Do I Keep Choosing the Wrong Relationship? It's Not What You Think!

Affirmation: “I am worthy of all that life has to offer.” Ism: If you can’t match my energy, you can’t touch my heart.” “Love will only meet you at the level of your worth.” In this raw and vulnerable episode of From the Ground to the Crown, Dean and I are keeping it real about how our past long-term relationships tested our self-worth and the inner work we had to do to rebuild it before we could recognize the love we were truly worthy of and attract each other. We’ll share the mindset shifts we made to stop dating from scarcity, get clear on what we wanted, and the practices that helped us stop settling and start aligning with love that actually matched our energy. Whether you’re single and looking or committed and growing, this conversation will help you set a higher worthiness bar, maintain it, and attract (or keep) love that matches your energy. What You’ll Learn: How to recognize when your worth has been diminished in a relationship. The mindset and behavior shifts to make before entering a new relationship. How do you stop dating from scarcity and start from self-love? Practices that protect your worth while staying open to love. Practical tips for singles and couples to strengthen their relationship foundation. Journal Prompt: If the love of your life showed up tomorrow, how would your current way of living show them the value you already see in yourself? Timestamps 00:00 - 03:33 Introduction 03:34 - 04:50 Worth Affirmation 04:51 - 14:00 Dean&Kenisha Meetup 14:01 - 22:55 Taking the Great Leap 22:56 - 29:55 Mindset Shifts 29:56 - 40:00 Non-negotiables in Relationship 40:01- 44:00 Stories Affecting Your Worthiness Bar 44:01 - 1:06:00 Relationship Tips 🌍Connect with Dean: Instagram: @thedeancollective @tattoosbydeaneaux @itsdeaneaux Website: https://www.thedeancollective.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCp2GnMDfOuebwFTyZ87ef0w RESOURCES & LINKS: 📦 Pre-Order the Hey Friend, Hey Affirmation Card Deck: https://www.heyfriendhey.com 🌴 Join me at the Glow Forward Retreat in Thailand 2026: https://forms.gle/YqM65GyivEEP9V4U9 Listen to From the Ground to the Crown on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Instagram & Threads: @itskenishab Podcast Instagram, Threads, and TikTok: @2thecrownpod TAGS: self-worth in relationships, how to know your worth, raising your standards in love, dating with confidence, marriage tips, healthy relationship advice, From the Ground to the Crown podcast, Kenisha B, worthiness in love, how to attract the right partner, personal growth in marriage