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Apr 2021
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Relationship Experts Reveal 10 Red Flags...

Impact Theory
About this episode

If you’re not sure what to look out for, or you think your partner’s behaviors are a bit questionable, then today’s episode is going to reveal all the red flags and warnings of toxic unhealthy relationships you’ll want to avoid as early as possible. 


SHOW NOTES:

Identifying Flags | Know difference between toxic behavior and not being the right match [0:28]

The Facade | Get past the representative to avoid a commitment to the wrong person [3:56]

Narcissist Trap | When you’ve been disregarded 3 times staying is devaluing yourself [9:45]

Lack Empathy | If your partner is not showing empathy it could signal a narcissistic trait [12:19]

Unbalanced Effort | Acknowledge the gap, their intentions, and if the gap is reduced [14:54]

Self Righteousness | Watch out for rigid people that thinks they’re right and knows better [19:48]

Misaligned Values | Not aligned and lacking a mutual respect for the other perspective [20:55]

Jumping Conclusions | Not attributing the absolute worst intention to behaviors [28:40]

No Boundaries | A partner tries to set boundaries over your boundaries to stop you [30:58]

Weaponized Insecurities | Using trusted information against a partner is broke trust [33:48]

Broken Trust | Don’t live in fear of trusting others, trust in yourself [35:13] 


Matthew Hussey is a dating expert on ABC’s What To Text Him Back, columnist for Cosmopolitan Magazine and NY Times Bestselling author. He is a specialist in human attraction and relationship-coaching all over the world. Spirit is the owner and clinical director of her mental health group practice T2S Enterprises. She is also the host of Love Goals on the Oprah Winfrey Network. Dr. Ramani is a licensed clinical psychologist, best-selling author, professor, speaker and more. She is the go to expert on narcissism devoted to demystifying toxic narcissistic relationships. 


Evy Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent turned TV personality, host and multimedia journalist that authored the book, Becoming Bulletproof. Nedra Glover Tawwab is a therapist, content creator and author. Her book, Set Boundaries, Find Peace dives deep into healthy boundaries and how to say no. Tom Bilyeu is co-founder of Impact Theory along with his wife, Lisa Bilyeu. His mission is to pull people out of the matrix at scale through mindset  


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