#178 - Squashing Unrealistic Expectations in Your Relationship Artwork

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#178 - Squashing Unrealistic Expectations in Your Relationship

July 07, 2025 • Alan Lazaros and Emilia Smith

Think your relationship struggles might be rooted in unspoken expectations? In today’s honest and deeply practical episode, Emilia and Alan reveal the unconscious beliefs that quietly sabotage connection. Like expecting your partner to “just know,” assuming passion will never fade, or believing they should meet all your needs. Through real stories and coaching insights, they help you spot and squash these hidden assumptions before they create distance. Whether you are preparing for marriage, moving in together, or navigating daily life as a couple, this conversation helps you shift the focus from fantasy to foundation.

Show notes:
(2:36) The hidden cost of unspoken expectations
(6:31) Why weddings aren’t about the couple
(12:01) Read my mind: The unfair ask
(16:46) Your partner can’t complete you
(19:33) Listen to what Branden and Hannah have to say about Alan and Emilia and the Relationship Talk.
(21:17) Career conflicts and unrealistic demands
(25:37) The truth about passion over time
(28:49) Relationships require personal growth
(33:56) Expecting your partner to be everything
(36:20) Practical ways to reset expectations
(39:03) Outro

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