Andrea Vitz
Andrea Vitz, Jon Leon Guerrero
05-01-2025 Imposing Our Expectations
05-01-2025 Imposing Our Expectations
05-01-2025 Imposing Our Expectations
Thursday 1st May 2025
Explore how expectations can hinder authenticity in relationships and learn how emotional sobriety can enhance connections.
10 minutes
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Andrea Vitz
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Sobriety Toolkit
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Healing Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Recognise emotionally triggered behaviours early in relationships.
- Embrace differences to enhance connection with partners.
- Prioritise authenticity over humour or projection.
- Maintain individuality while fostering genuine connections.
- Balance expectations with emotional sobriety.
"It's not about finding someone who completes you, but about being complete and allowing them to enhance you."
In this episode of Levelheaded Talk, Dr. Andrea Vitz and Jon Leon Guerrero dive into the intriguing world of dating expectations and emotional sobriety. If you've ever found yourself mentally scripting your partner's every move, then this conversation might just hit home. Dr. Vitz explores how our preconceived notions can stifle authenticity in relationships, leading us down a path of codependency and unfulfilled desires.
She discusses the phenomenon of emotionally triggered behaviours (ETBs) and how they can make us self-centred, causing us to punish our partners for not fitting into our ideal mould. Dr. Vitz highlights the importance of recognising these behaviours early on, encouraging honesty and authenticity instead of relying on humour or projection.
She shares personal anecdotes, like her wife's evolving taste for spicy food and their shared love for diverse music, illustrating how differences can enrich relationships rather than detract from them. The episode is packed with practical advice on maintaining individuality while fostering a genuine connection with your partner. The hosts emphasise the importance of emotional sobriety - being clear-headed enough to appreciate your partner as an individual rather than a player in your own game.
This episode is a refreshing reminder that true connection comes from embracing each other's uniqueness, not from trying to mould them into your ideal. As Dr. Vitz says, "It's not about finding someone who completes you, but about being complete and allowing them to enhance you." So, if you're curious about how to balance expectations with authenticity in relationships, this episode offers valuable insights that could transform your perspective.