Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

• 2604: [Part 2] This is My Marriage Not Yours by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials on Authentic Connections

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2604: Kristena Eden explores the subtle yet destructive role of self-deception in marriage and personal growth, showing how our distorted perceptions often lead us to justify harmful behaviors and deflect personal accountability. By learning to recognize these mental traps, we gain the power to reshape our inner narratives and foster deeper, more authentic connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://corelivingessentials.com/this-is-my-marriage-not-yours/ Quotes to ponder: "We deceive ourselves to avoid the pain." "Our feelings, most of the time, have nothing to do with the people around us." "You cannot hide who you are for very long. Eventually, it will be known." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 2603: [Part 1] This is My Marriage Not Yours by Kristena Eden of Core Living Essentials on Emotional Health

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2603: Kristena Eden explores how mismatched expectations and self-deception create emotional distance in relationships, often leaving both partners feeling unsupported and alone. By learning to manage expectations and better understand individual gifts and limitations, couples can transform disconnection into deeper connection and cooperation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://corelivingessentials.com/this-is-my-marriage-not-yours/ Quotes to ponder: "He or she just doesn’t seem to care; there is not enough tenderness or support and there is no connection, just loneliness." "We are still amazing people, even if we fall short of an expectation." "Give without expectation, accept without reservation, and love unconditionally." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 2602: How Long Should I Wait for Him Before I’m Wasting My Time by Evan Marc Katz on Dating Advice

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2602: Evan Marc Katz offers nuanced advice to women navigating uncertain early-stage relationships, emphasizing the importance of believing a man’s reservations while also allowing space for genuine emotional growth. He encourages women to observe actions over words and to remain grounded, reminding us that people often grow into love unexpectedly, if given the time and space. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/how-long-do-i-wait-for-a-man-before-i-feel-im-wasting-my-time Quotes to ponder: "Believe the negatives. Ignore the positives." "You’re Ms. Right Now, you want to be Ms. Right, but he’s not currently taking applications for that position." "You let him reveal himself in his actions and not just his words. You continue to be the woman that no man can leave." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 2601: Things to Try if You Don't Feel Heard: 5 Ways to Express Yourself Differently by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2601: Alysha Jeney highlights five transformative ways to shift how we express ourselves when we feel unheard in relationships. By focusing on emotional intelligence, vulnerability, and compassion, she encourages us to deepen our self-awareness and communication skills, building connection even when conflict arises. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/things-to-try-if-you-dont-feel-heard-5-ways-to-express-yourself-differently/ Quotes to ponder: "Anger is a special emotion, because it 'protects' our inner fears." "Neither of you are right, but both of you are valid." "Maybe this isn’t your intention, but I perceive you shut down when I try to talk to you sometimes and it really hurts me." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 2600: Herding Cats: A Simple Method for Working with the Disorder of Our Lives by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

  Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2600: Leo Babauta uses the amusing quirks of cats to deliver a powerful reflection on mindfulness, presence, and letting go of control. By observing their natural grace and curiosity, he encourages readers to adopt a more relaxed, aware, and intentional way of living. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://zenhabits.net/cats Quotes to ponder: "Watch how a cat lies in the sun, completely relaxed and at ease, not worrying about what it should be doing." "A cat doesn’t try to control the world, it simply moves through it with grace and curiosity." "They don’t try to be productive or achieve, they just are." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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