Relationships
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Relationships
There’s no love without vulnerability. There’s no life without fear . And you will no doubt derail romance if you are too risk-averse.
freyaindia.co.uk • Risk-Aversion Is Killing Romance - By Freya India - GIRLS
“Once you grow up, you realize you don’t want to be crazy in love.
You want to be calm in love,
stable in love, patient in love,
understood in love, safe in love.
Your partner should give you peace of mind and reassurance, not constant little heart attacks and high anxiety.”
Understanding Others' Emotions | Lisa Feldman Barrett
youtube.comA fantastic insight by Lisa Feldman Barrett: When someone expresses anxiety, the first thing you should do is ask: do you want empathy or do you want a solution?
Will 100% use this phrase going forward.
Embracing excellence means going beyond “the encouraged mediocrity of our society.” - Audre Lorde