39 - Navigating Relationships Without A Blueprint

Tricky Existence

Join Pearl and Jordyn in exploring their personal relationships with relationships.
The two start the episode with a catch-up, it's been a min since the last recording session, before getting to the meat of the episode. The two start by celebrating the platonic relationships around them, and the people in their lives before diving into the tricky parts.
This week the hosts are exploring their romantic expectations and experiences and how those have been potentially impacted by the exposure they had to unhealthy relationships growing up. They talk about their personal growth from unhealthy relationships experienced in the past and how a lack of a blueprint to create healthy relationships impacts their future.
The two speak on the grief of what futures they thought they would have while holding space for the joy of where they currently are and what the future holds. They discuss the search for relationships that fit the daydream, and where that daydream comes from within our capitalistic society. Get ready to examine your own experiences, and question your personal expectations for the relationship around you after this episode- can't wait for you to hear it!
Questions to explore this episode:
1. What are your expectations for a romantic relationship?
2. What has influenced these expectations?
3. How have your expectations changed over time?
Follow us on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram @trickyexistenceReferenced in this episode:
Music: Grow As We Go by Ben Platt
TikToks: Balance in A Relationship
Books: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas; The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Apps: Libby
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