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358. Why you should decentre romance in your 20s

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358. Why you should decentre romance in your 20s

The Psychology of your 20s

2025/11/28
The Psychology of your 20s

The Psychology of your 20s

2025/11/28
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There is a huge emphasis on treating romance as the main marker of a successful life – from questions from family, to seemingly perfect online couples – it’s hard to believe anything else when society celebrates this kind of ideal. In this episode, we loo...

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In our 20s, it's easy to fall into the belief that finding 'the one' is the ultimate goal—but what if this mindset is quietly undermining our growth? This episode unpacks the invisible pressures that make romance feel like the centerpiece of young adulthood.
06:32
People confuse societal pressure with personal desire for relationships.
10:10
Centering romance in your 20s can lead to narrative foreclosure.
19:51
One's relationship is a separate universe to enjoy, but not to over-immersed in
26:31
Taking a dating detox helps recover from emotional burnout
32:20
Time, mindset, and environment are precious and should not be sacrificed for shallow connections
38:40
Being self-obsessed can be a barrier to those who won't treat you right

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Why Does Love Feel Like the Only Goal in Your 20s?
00:00
How Prioritizing Romance Can Hold You Back
02:47
When Love Becomes Your Whole World—And Why That’s Risky
10:10
Building a Life That Doesn’t Depend on Being in a Relationship
19:51
Can a Personal Challenge Make You More Attractive—Without Trying?
23:10
What Happens When You ‘Date’ Your Friends Instead?
29:26
How a Bucket List Can Help You Fall in Love with Your Own Life
35:30

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Jemma Sbeg: This is an iHeart Podcast. Guaranteed human. Speaker 4: Hello, my lovely listeners. By now, you know, the more knowledge we have about ourselves and the way our bodies work, the more empowered and in control we are. And this is also true when ...