In this episode of Ditching The Dysfunction, I dive deep into a topic we rarely talk about: the responsibility that comes with love. We often hear “love is given freely,” but in romantic relationships—and even in deep family bonds—love asks something of us.
I explore what it truly means to be ready tohold love, how to create a safe, nurturing container for your partner, and why sometimes love requires saying “no” rather than giving in.
Through personal stories—from step-parenting and earning the trust of my stepkids to navigatingpast marriages and invitations to commit—I break down what readiness,consistency, and conscious presence really look like.
Listeners will reflect on questions like:
· Are you truly ready to carry the responsibilityof love?
· Can you consistently provide emotional safety,even when it’s uncomfortable?
· How do you create a container where love canflourish rather than simply survive?
If you’ve ever wondered why relationshipssometimes fail despite love being present, or how to move beyond unconsciouspatterns in your connections, this episode is for you.
