In every relationship we have, we often set expectations. When these expectations aren’t met, we feel unloved and uncared for. And sometimes, we feel that it’s not working and that it isn’t true love.
What we fail to realize is that our expectations are based on our standards, our own ideals, our own terms. OURS, not theirs. It’s one sided. We want the oth ... Show More
Today
Alison Wood Brooks: The Science Behind Great Conversations
Jay sits down with Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks, author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, to explore what makes great conversations actually work and where most of us get it wrong. Together, they unpack how to choose bett ... Show More
1h 42m
Aug 19
Ask Jay: How Do I Let Go?
In the very first episode of Ask Jay, a new series where listeners send in voice notes with their biggest questions, Jay explores what it really means to let go when your heart is still holding on. Through four deeply personal stories, he unpacks the difference between love and t ... Show More
38m 35s
May 2024
458: When Expectations Are Not Met
We all have expectations for our lives and relationships. When our expectations are not met is usually when we are most disappointed, upset, angry, insert negative emotion here. So what do we do? A good place to start is to learn what realistic expectations are for your relations ... Show More
38m 57s
May 2021
It's Never Perfect- And That's Okay
In this episode, we'll be talking about how things never feel 100% perfect, even when you meet your amazing person. Many people have big expectations about what it will look and feel like when you finally meet your match, and those expectations prevent us from being with people t ... Show More
13m 1s
Dec 2024
2420: Are My Expectations Too High by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Self-Love and Authentic Connections
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2420: Alysha Jeney challenges us to explore the roots of our expectations in relationships, distinguishing between healthy ... Show More
10m 10s