In this eye-opening episode, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, unpacks one of the hardest truths in relationships: people don’t fundamentally change—especially not because we want them to. Suzanne explores the psychological patterns behind why we hold onto the hope that someone will become who we need them to be, and what it really means to accept someone as they are. With compassionate insight and practical tools, she helps listeners recognize red flags, let go of fantasy thinking, and make empowered choices rooted in self-respect and emotional clarity.
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Reflection Questions:
Have you ever stayed in a relationship hoping someone would change? What did it cost you emotionally?
What signs do you tend to overlook in the early stages of a relationship, and why?
How can you better honor your own needs instead of trying to "fix" or wait for someone to meet them?
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