Episode 42: You want a partner or a parent?

This week I tried showing off my psychology chops by diving into the toxic parent-child dynamic of potential relationships. I wanted to talk about this because it seems that some of us aren't looking for potential partners, they're looking for providers. These kinds of folks have repressed childhood traumas brought on by absent or emotionally devoid parents so instead of facing them, they seek people who can fill that void. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. <a href="https://anchor.fm/app">https://anchor.fm/app</a> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/insomniac-writer/message Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/insomniac-writer/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/insomniac-writer/support</a>