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Dec 2023
38m 29s

Am I Settling in My Relationship?

Alex Cooper
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Join Father Cooper for a Sunday Session with a serious wake-up call. In this episode, Alex shines a light on a relationship dynamic that typically flies under the radar… the sneaky settle. She breaks down what it means to be settling in your relationship and gives some real-life examples to look out for. Alex explains the difference between being comfortable and complacent and why a stagnant relationship is actually toxic. She talks about the importance of growing alongside your partner, being open with your wants and needs, and why never getting into arguments isn’t the flex you think it is. This Sunday Session is full of hard truths and inspirational pump-up talks! If you went to Toxic Relationship Bootcamp and are ready for round two… then this is the episode for you. Enjoy!

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