057 Relationships: Conformity and Convenience

(Kids Are Not Defective Part 9)Topic:I meet up with Stephanie Murphy and Mike Barskey, the hosts of Porc Therapy Podcast, to discuss common types of dysfunction in adult relationships. We examine the question: Are there embedded lessons or messages from school and childhood that most people can't seem to escape in their adolescent and adult romantic relationships? The Lessons From School:1. People can be easily changed2. It's dangerous/abnormal/inconsiderate to express your emotions3. Pay attention to words, ignore deeds We cover the all-too-common phenomenon of 'settling,' due to a lack of self-knowledge and low self-esteem. I also discuss my experience with the "Skinner Box" of relationships. If I do this, I will get this.Please visit schoolsucksproject.com for full show notes, references and links.