There is a huge emphasis on treating romance as the main marker of a successful life – from questions from family, to seemingly perfect online couples – it’s hard to believe anything else when society celebrates this kind of ideal.

In this episode, we look at how romance is often seen as the main focus of our 20s, what it can distract us from, and how we can start to approach it differently.

We explore:

•        The social script of our 20s
•        The role of milestone anxiety and FOMO
•        How this can lead to us neglecting other areas of our lives, including our goals
•        Emotional bypassing and avoiding the deeper work
•        What a healthy approach to love looks like
•        5 tips to decentre romantic love

If you’ve ever felt like your life is on pause until your relationship status changes, this episode is for you. 

ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book
 
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast
For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com 
 
The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.

There is a huge emphasis on treating romance as the main marker of a successful life &ndash; from questions from family, to seemingly perfect online couples &ndash; it&rsquo;s hard to believe anything else when society celebrates this kind of ideal.
In this episode, we look at how romance is often seen as the main focus of our 20s, what it can distract us from, and how we can start to approach it differently.
We explore:
&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The social script of our 20s &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of milestone anxiety and FOMO &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How this can lead to us neglecting other areas of our lives, including our goals &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Emotional bypassing and avoiding the deeper work &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What a healthy approach to love looks like &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5 tips to decentre romantic love
If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like your life is on pause until your relationship status changes, this episode is for you.&nbsp;
ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book &nbsp; Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com&nbsp; &nbsp; The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

 

My book is out NOW: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean 

For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Hosted by Jemma Sbeg, each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
My book is out NOW: <a href="https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean">https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/general-clean</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
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The Psychology of your 20s

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now. 

 

Buy my book, Person in Progress: https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655 

For business enquires please email psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com

 

A podcast that explains how everything is psychology. Even your 20s. Each Tuesday and Friday we deep dive into the science and psychology behind a topic, concept or universal experience that defines our 20s - from dating, to mental health, career anxiety, friendship, finances and all the growing pains associated with this decade. Listen now.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Buy my book, Person in Progress: <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655">https://www.amazon.com.au/Person-Progress-Roadmap-Psychology-Your/dp/1399823655</a>&nbsp;
For business enquires please email <a href="mailto:thepsychologyofyour20steam@unitedtalent.com">psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com</a>
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358. Why you should decentre romance in your 20s

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