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Episode Synopsis
Awake at the Wheel | Ep 57The conversation discusses TikTok relationship tests and their impact on relationships. It explores the factors of inequity in relationships, including commitment, investment, sacrifice, and respect. The discussion highlights the unhealthy dynamics and gaslighting present in the first test video. It also addresses the manipulation and recording of conversations in relationships. The second test video is analyzed, revealing reprehensible behavior and an unhealthy dynamic. The conversation concludes by emphasizing the importance of healthy communication and avoiding manipulative tests in relationships. In this conversation, Malini and DocAmitay discuss the ineffectiveness of online relationship tests and the validity of projective testing. They highlight the limitations of projective tests and the misinterpretation of dream analysis. The conversation also explores the flaws and insecurities revealed by these tests and the usefulness of the Five Love Languages test. They emphasize the importance of showing interest in bids for affection and discuss the potential problems with the Bird Test. The complexity of determining a good relationship and the destructive nature of resentment are also addressed. The conversation concludes with a focus on engaging in open and empathetic communication.Chapters00:00 Introduction and TikTok Relationship Tests02:51 Discussion of First Test05:04 Factors of Inequity in Relationships09:59 Unhealthy Dynamics and Gaslighting13:10 Unhealthy Relationship and Imbalance15:04 Manipulation and Recording Conversations20:58 Reprehensible Behavior and Unhealthy Dynamic23:29 The Validity of Projective Testing24:55 The Limitations of Projective Tests26:15 The Misinterpretation of Dream Analysis27:39 The Flaws and Insecurities Revealed by the Tests29:07 The Usefulness of the Five Love Languages Test30:18 The Importance of Showing Interest in Bids for Affection33:13 The Potential Problems with the Bird Test35:04 The Complexity of Determining a Good Relationship38:27 The Destructive Nature of Resentment45:22 Engaging in Open and Empathetic CommunicationWe want your questions! Future episodes will feature a new segment, Rounds Table, where Malini and Dr Amitay will answer your questions, discuss your comments, and explore your ideas. Send your questions to [email protected], tweet us @awakepod, send us a message at facebook.com/awakepod, or leave a comment on this video!EmailInstaYoutube Facebook Twitter
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