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Feb 2017
36m 7s

83: Stop Picking The Wrong Partner

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
About this episode
In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include: How to get out of the cycle of habitually picking the wrong partner. Where insecure attachment is formed and how to deal with it. Why learning about yourself can help you find the right partner.  What to do if you or the person you are with has a low self esteem.  Why it's important to think ... Show More
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