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Where Should We Begin? · September 16, 2024 · 44m
Esther Calling — Why Can't I Find Someone? Is It Me?
A caller who has been dating for years without finding a lasting connection asks Perel: is it me? Perel explores the difference between being 'picky' and being afraid, and why the search for a partner often mirrors the search for the self.
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Highlights
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The external search for a partner often masks an internal search for the self
Perel: this woman is asking 'why can't I find someone?' But the deeper question is 'why don't I know what I want?' Until she clarifies her own identity, values, and needs, she'll keep looking for a partner to complete her rather than complement her.•
Dating is a mirror — every failed connection teaches you something about yourself if you're willing to look
Perel: each dating experience is a data point about the self. The person who bored you reveals what excites you. The person who overwhelmed you reveals your need for space. The person who couldn't commit reveals your attachment needs. Dating is self-knowledge, if you reflect on it.Was this useful?