Why Love Hurts So Good

In this week's episode of Love Is..., I discuss a recent challenge in my relationship that had me questioning the real purpose of relationships. Here's what we're exploring: Why relationships bring up our sh*t How conflicts can be doorways to healing What happens when we get curious instead of defensive I share insights from relationship experts Terry Real and Esther Perel, as well as an honorable mention from Marianne Williamson. If you're in the messy middle of relationship growth right now —bless you. This one's especially for you.   Mentioned in Episode 23:   Key Quotes:  "Our intimate relationships challenge us like nothing else. We lose it, time and again, but it's in these moments that we find the opportunity to grow together." - Terry Real "This is human. This is not, you are good. You are bad... Conflict is intrinsic to relationships. There is no relationship that grows without a modicum of fight, friction, discord, duking..." - Esther Perel on "Pulling the Thread" with Elise Loehnen   Join the conversation!  Email: [email protected] Leave a voice note: https://async.com/staceynherrera