Are you tired of finding yourself in toxic relationships, Dear Listener? Wondering how to break the cycle and find someone who truly complements you? Then this episode is tailor-made for you! Join us as we introduce a practical 5-step process that you can use to finally find healthy, lasting love.We begin with an overview of the four keys to avoiding toxic relationships, then delve into the crucial practice of mindfully assessing compatibility. Learn how to conduct compatibility experiments that quickly clarify your relationship's health. Jessica and Josh share personal anecdotes and practical tips to illustrate how fear-based dating practices lead to high-conflict relationships and what you can do instead.By the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with a five-step process that is invaluable in avoiding toxic relationships and mindfully evaluating your potential partners. From clarifying your relationship vision to assessing the data collected from compatibility experiments, you’ll gain the tools to create a loving, secure partnership.Key Takeaways00:00 - Intro01:45 - How do I stop getting into toxic relationships?05:58 - Mindfully assessing compatibility13:19 - Fear-based dating vs. mindfully assessing compatibility24:26 - The five steps to mindfully assessing compatibilityResources and linksFor full show notes with links, visit relationshipcenter.com/podcastDisentangling from Emotionally Immature People by Lindsay C. GibsonEp. 2 - What to Look for in a Long-Term PartnerWhat to Look for in Partner free guideEight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love by John Gottman Ph.D., Julie Schwartz Gottman Ph.D., Doug Abrams,  and Rachel Carlton Abrams M.D.Ep. 12 - Dating While Healing From TraumaEp. 4 - How pacing can help you find love that lastsBig Talk and Heart-Opening Questions: Conversation Tips for Shy Introverts Who Can’t Seem to Find an LTRHave a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]. We love hearing from you!If you’d like to work with one of the talented clinicians on our team, go to relationshipcenter.com/apply-now to apply for a free 30-minute consultation.To get a monthly email with our best content, go to relationshipcenter.com/newsletter.If something in this episode touched you, will you share it with a friend? That helps us reach more sweet humans like you.Lastly, we’d love it if you would...

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