Choosing Yourself
Emphasizing the importance of being present, Vanessa shares her journey of navigating uncertainty in relationships. She highlights the significance of expressing feelings in the moment and choosing self-worth over seeking validation. Ultimately, it’s about embracing authenticity and recognizing that love should not require contortion or compromise.In this clip
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I've been feeling really weighed down by my relationship with Whit, and I'm finding myself wanting to focus on myself right now. Deep down, I think I know this is probably a test, but I haven't been ready to fully admit it. I'm scared of losing him because he's my best friend, and I genuinely want this relationship to work. How do I navigate these feelings while staying true to myself?
Will this change help her loosen her resistance too?
I have a question about this episode #231: How to Relationship Better with John Kim & Vanessa Bennett and this Understanding Ego and Self-Worth. I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed—when Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently. Overall, I have a weird relationship or connection with one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. She rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations without letting me continue. It's very different from everyone else there. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior.