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Love and Insecurities Part 1

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Nothing says "queer relationship" quite like getting matching face tattoos and looking at houses together within weeks of dating. In this candid episode, we pull back the curtain on what it means to fall hard and fast while still carrying the baggage from past relationships.
The conversation flows naturally from lighthearted tales of relationship milestones – like plans to move to an acreage and potential marriage in the Maldives – to deeper reflections on healing and growth. One of us shares the vulnerable experience of realizing how much unresolved trauma remains when simple misunderstandings trigger disproportionate emotional responses. The other confesses to a social media stalking spiral that led to an important moment of honesty with her partner.
What makes this episode particularly special is our exploration of how communication changes everything. We discuss the revelation of finding partners who think our annoying quirks are endearing, the freedom that comes with being able to express anger without fear, and the courage it takes to admit when insecurity drives us to "go psycho" (we've all been there).
Most touching is our reflection on how differently we approach conflict now – no more shutting down, no more walking on eggshells, just honest conversations that start with "I don't want to offend you, but..." These moments highlight the beautiful growth that can happen when we find relationships that make us feel safe enough to be fully ourselves.
Ready to feel seen in your relationship journey? Join our community at lezcommunicate.com, follow us on social media, and don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Send us a text

Visit our Website

lezcommunicate.com

Connect with us on Discord

⁠https://discord.gg/S75b4aNHvk⁠

Connect with us via email

[email protected]

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Chapters

1. Love and Insecurities Part 1 (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Let's Communicate (00:00:07)

3. New Relationship Developments (00:00:36)

4. Managing Anger and Communication (00:04:00)

5. Healing and Relationship Growth (00:09:45)

6. Confronting Relationship Insecurities (00:15:35)

7. Podcast Closing and Future Episodes (00:19:00)

7 episodes

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Content provided by Steph & Shellbz. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Steph & Shellbz or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Nothing says "queer relationship" quite like getting matching face tattoos and looking at houses together within weeks of dating. In this candid episode, we pull back the curtain on what it means to fall hard and fast while still carrying the baggage from past relationships.
The conversation flows naturally from lighthearted tales of relationship milestones – like plans to move to an acreage and potential marriage in the Maldives – to deeper reflections on healing and growth. One of us shares the vulnerable experience of realizing how much unresolved trauma remains when simple misunderstandings trigger disproportionate emotional responses. The other confesses to a social media stalking spiral that led to an important moment of honesty with her partner.
What makes this episode particularly special is our exploration of how communication changes everything. We discuss the revelation of finding partners who think our annoying quirks are endearing, the freedom that comes with being able to express anger without fear, and the courage it takes to admit when insecurity drives us to "go psycho" (we've all been there).
Most touching is our reflection on how differently we approach conflict now – no more shutting down, no more walking on eggshells, just honest conversations that start with "I don't want to offend you, but..." These moments highlight the beautiful growth that can happen when we find relationships that make us feel safe enough to be fully ourselves.
Ready to feel seen in your relationship journey? Join our community at lezcommunicate.com, follow us on social media, and don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

Send us a text

Visit our Website

lezcommunicate.com

Connect with us on Discord

⁠https://discord.gg/S75b4aNHvk⁠

Connect with us via email

[email protected]

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Love and Insecurities Part 1 (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to Let's Communicate (00:00:07)

3. New Relationship Developments (00:00:36)

4. Managing Anger and Communication (00:04:00)

5. Healing and Relationship Growth (00:09:45)

6. Confronting Relationship Insecurities (00:15:35)

7. Podcast Closing and Future Episodes (00:19:00)

7 episodes

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