This is a fan fav episode. New love is easy, staying in love is hard work (believe me!) Today, my homie, Dr. Nicole LePera is joining me for a relationship dive into the complexities that lead to 70% of couples never seeing their 1 year anniversary. Falling in love is a thrilling ride, but what happens when the adrenaline fades and reality sets in? That's where the majority of relationships hit a snag. Does your relationship feel more like a roller coaster than a peaceful journey? As fun as roller coasters are in the amusement park, you may be addicted to the highs and lows of toxic love, and that’s not fun or healthy in your grown up relationships. In this two-part episode, Dr. LePera shares valuable tips to help you identify if you're in an incompatible relationship and how to navigate through the emotional minefield. We also discuss why change can be as challenging as squeezing into skinny jeans after Thanksgiving dinner, and how to handle your emotional responses in a healthier way. “To make sure that our needs are met in a relationship, we have to be really clear on what they are and we have to be really clear on what we want…” -Nicole LePera If you're struggling with your relationship or just want to understand love better, this episode is a must-watch. So, hit that play button and make sure you catch part two with Nicole LePera Check out Nicole’s latest book, How to Be the Love You Seek: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/How-Love-You-Seek-Relationships/dp/0063267748⁠  Original air date: 11-29-2023 Follow Nicole LePera: Website: ⁠https://theholisticpsychologist.com/⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheHolisticPsychologist⁠  Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.holistic.psychologist/⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices