Title: Love Unboxed Ep 007: Matt - How to Step Out of Your Own Relationship Mud

Intro to Love Unboxed Podcast 

• Dr. Colleen returns refreshed to dive into today's topic: stepping out of your own mud in relationships.
• Reminds listeners to submit relationship questions on loveunboxpodcast.com.  This show only exists to answer your relationship questions. You can leave me a voice message at LoveUnboxedPodcast.com.  You get 5 minutes to share the details you would want me to know about your struggle and ask what you want to know. 

The Hopeful Romantic Question of the Week:

• Matt asks Dr. Colleen about maintaining realistic expectations and avoiding red flags in relationships while staying grounded.

Unboxing the Topic:

• Dr. Colleen delves into the root cause of getting stuck in one's own relationship "mud."
• Shares personal experience of being stuck in a relationship with conflicting goal

How to Step Out of Your Own Mud:

1. Be conscious of your wants and needs in a relationship.
2. Be willing to walk away if the relationship doesn't align with your needs.
3. Don't date someone just because they're nice; prioritize compatibility.
4. Regularly check in with yourself about how you feel in the relationship.
5. Beware of the "too good to be true" factor; trust your instincts.

A story to show how a person can get into their mud and also how to get out of the mud. 

• Dr. Colleen walks through a hypothetical scenario illustrating how these steps can prevent getting stuck in a relationship that doesn't work for you. 

Closing Words:

• Encourages listeners to prioritize their own needs and authenticity in relationships.
• Emphasizes the importance of being loved as you want to be loved.
• Encourages self-awareness and setting boundaries for healthier relationships.

More Resources from Dr. Colleen 

• My Mindful Reflections: A Daily Journal for Better Mental Health (get it on Amazon) -  This is a journal designed by Dr. Colleen.  You can use it to track your emotions, highlight  special moments, learn from difficult ones , let go of daily steam through daily narrative pages , and even learn to give yourself permission to take a break.
• Do you want to hire Dr. Colleen to help you?  Please check out her therapy & consulting page at CoachingThroughChaos.com

Upcoming Workshops in 2024

Date Differently  - for the singlles who want to break free from past relationship obstacles. 

Love Them More  - for those in committed relationships who  want to  protect their relationship from future obstacles. 

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Disclaimer

This show exists only for educational and/or entertainment purposes.  Although Dr. Mullen is a licensed therapist, in the capacity of  her show hosting duties, she is not your therapist. This show is not meant as a replacement for therapy.  

Resources for Finding a Mental Health Professional in the U.S. 

1. Therapy Den
2. Psychology Today
3. Mental Health Matters
4. Therapy for Black Girls
5. Dial 211 to be connected to a Social Services Helpline in your area that can provide you with information on menatl health resources in your area.
6. The National Suicide Prevention Helpline.  or call 988    If you, or someone you love is thinking about suicide, they are there to help.

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