We often romanticize relationships so much that we lose touch with reality. In this episode, I share 20 honest truths about love: the beautiful, the difficult, and the ones no one talks about.

Whether you’re single, dating, or married, these insights will help you see relationships more clearly and build something that lasts. We’ll cover:

• ​Why most of us don’t actually want a relationship (we want something we think it will give us)
• ​The difference between the partner you say you want vs. the one you actually choose
• ​How subconscious “agreements” shape your relationship dynamics
• ​Why healthy relationships can feel harder than toxic ones at first
• ​The role of friction in growth
• ​The real shift that happens when your partner becomes your family

Come have a seat at The Adults’ Table, and let’s get real about relationships!

Chapters

02:55 Do You Really Want a Relationship?

11:51 A Relationship Is Between 4 People

19:11 Adjusting to a Healthy Relationship

21:39 Independence and Making Space for a Partner

28:34 Why Disagreements Can Be Healthy

31:41 Love as a Conscious Choice

33:38 When Your Partner Becomes Your Family

38:57 Growing in Love Over Time

40:36 Taking Responsibility for Your Happiness