Red Flags, Deal Breakers, and Broken Pickers. Are You An Investigator In Your Relationship? S:1E:42
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"You don't have to claim every clown that comes into your ring." With this colorful warning, mother-daughter duo Jane and Bobbi dive headfirst into the complex world of relationship boundaries in this refreshingly honest episode.
Drawing from their own romantic misadventures, the hosts distinguish between red flags (warning signs of potential problems) and deal breakers (non-negotiable issues that end relationships). Their candid conversation reveals why we so often ignore early warning signs despite their significance – our fear of loneliness, misguided belief we can "fix" partners, and tendency to question our own judgment rather than acknowledge problematic behavior.
The discussion takes an intimate turn when Jane shares her five-year journey after discovering her husband's infidelity. "Every single time he got a call, I'd think 'is that a woman?'" she reveals, painting a vivid picture of the psychological toll of broken trust. Her poignant question to listeners – "Do you want to be an investigator in your own relationship?" – gets to the heart of why setting boundaries matters.
Whether you're currently coupled, recovering from heartbreak, or cautiously entering the dating world, this episode offers both validation and valuable guidance. Their generational perspectives provide a roadmap for establishing healthy boundaries and recognizing when it's time to walk away. Share your own relationship red flags with us at [email protected] – we'd love to hear what you've learned about setting boundaries in your own life.
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Chapters
1. Meet the Mother-Daughter Hosts (00:00:00)
2. Red Flags vs Deal Breakers (00:01:16)
3. Why We Ignore Warning Signs (00:05:30)
4. Controlling Behavior and Financial Abuse (00:09:53)
5. Communication Failures and Honesty (00:14:51)
6. Personal Deal Breakers Revealed (00:22:26)
7. Infidelity's Lasting Damage (00:35:16)
8. Final Thoughts on Relationships (00:42:13)
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