#73: Why We Want to Believe in "The One"

This week's Ask Steph question comes from a 77 year old listener who recently reconnected with a man she loved 45 years ago, following the passing of her husband of 40 years. He was the one who got away, and their reunion felt like everything she'd hoped for... until he suddenly ...  Show more

In today's Ask Steph episode, I'm answering the listener question of "How do I navigate being triggered by my partner's moodiness and irritability?" This is such a common pain point for folks with anxious attachment patterns. I share some context as to why moodiness is so activat ...  Show more

What if the love of your life isn’t one person, but many?In this video, I explore the myth of “the one,” the fantasy of being saved, and the deep loneliness that stems from chasing romantic perfection. We talk about why so many people feel unloved, unseen, and disconnected—becaus ...  Show more

This week on Time Alone, we challenge the template for the “perfect relationship” + the idea that there is one “right person” out there for us.Resources mentioned in the show, as well as how to connect with Siobhan can be found below.LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Relationships, The Scho ...  Show more

You may have an idea of your perfect partner—the person who feels like the missing piece you’ve been searching for. When you finally meet someone who appears to tick all your boxes, you tell yourself, “This is it—the search is over!” 

But is that really what mak ...

Does the pursuit of a “soulmate” hold you back from finding love?

In this episode, Matt and the JAMS crew look at what happens when we get caught in the obsession of trying to find “The One” and how best to decide what you’re looking for in the right relationship.</ ...