Welcome back to another episode of The Dynamics of Everyday Life. In this episode, I dive into the question: Why do we keep going out for lunch (or coffee, or dinners) with people we don’t actually want to spend time with?I share a personal story inspired by my parents’ obligatory lunches with “Pam and Derek”—people who aren’t truly friends but whom social obligation keeps pulling back into their orbit. Does this sound familiar?01:53 Why Do We Spend Time With People We Don’t Want To?03:27 The Psychodynamic Angle – Why Is It So Hard to Say No?05:27 Why Do We Repeat These Patterns? (Repetition Compulsion)07:33 When Obligation is Not Really NecessaryIf you enjoy the podcast, please subscribe and share with a friend who might need a little help setting healthy boundaries!Sign Up for your free Resource Sheet HEREConnect with Julia:Website LinkedInInstagram

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