Today's episode when Life Gives You Lemons, is also about sublimation. Something we all do, whether we realize it or not, we're diving into the fascinating world of defense mechanisms, specifically sublimation or, turning your trash feelings into treasure

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 Okay, so I know what you're thinking. How could I possibly act like that? It's embarrassing to even admit, but I've been in that situation. I was in a relationship with Sarah, and at first everything was great. She was incredible, funny, smart, and just the kind of person I wanted to be with.

But after a few months, things started to change.

 When Love Starts to Feel More Like Parenting, What's Going On? Just a disclaimer, this is for fun and general information only, please don't take it as expert advice.

Have you ever been in a relationship where at first everything seems amazing, but after a while you start to notice some weird patterns? Maybe the person you're with starts to act more like a child than an equal partner.

I'm talking about constant attention seeking, expecting constant reassurance, And worst of all, behaving like you're their mom rather than their partner.

 Today, we're tackling a spicy topic. Why does arguing with a man's decision often backfire?

Now, before we dive in, let me clarify, this isn't about who's right or wrong in relationships, or some outdated, women should be seen and not heard nonsense. This is about understanding some interesting psychological patterns that can help all of us communicate better.

 Why do we get anxious? What's actually happening in our bodies when anxiety hits? And most importantly, what can we do to fix it when it feels like the world is closing in on us, before we dive in, just a friendly reminder that this is for informational purposes only, and please do not consider it professional advice.

Okay, here goes. Picture this, I'm standing in line at the coffee shop last Tuesday, minding my own business, when suddenly my heart starts racing for no apparent reason, my chest feels tight, my palms get sweaty, and there's this voice in my head whispering. Something's wrong. You can't breathe properly. Is this a heart attack? Should you go to the hospital within seconds?

 Today, we're talking about a modern day struggle, the panic that sets in when someone doesn't text back right away.

You know exactly what I'm talking about. You send a message, you wait, nothing. Your brain starts whispering, did I say something wrong? Are they mad at me? Did they fall into a black hole? Oh, something I've wondered myself. Well, buckle up because today we're going to explore why our brains do this. And spoiler alert, it's not just you.

 Today we're talking about something we're all guilty of...

Putting ourselves last. So, if you're looking for a reason to book that spa day or finally tell your boss no, consider this your sign.

 Why do some people just seem to wait their turn to talk instead of listening when you're having a conversation? But before we do that? if you realize mid conversation that someone isn't actually listening to you, I take no responsibility for any dramatic exits you might make. Anyway, you know the type. You're telling a story, pouring your heart out, and you can see it in their face. They're just waiting for their turn to talk.