The Illusion of Love: Seeking Validation in a Relationship | Jenny Dreizen

Jenny Dreizen shares her personal story of wanting to get married and start a family with her partner but struggling to get him to commit. She reflects on her own worthiness and the societal pressure to follow a certain path in life. In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Jenny talks about the intimacy of podcasting and how it allows for connections to be formed through deep conversations. She shares her experience of bonding with hosts and guests of A Fresh Story and how it feels like becoming part of a community. Listeners can relate to the feeling of forming connections with those they listen to and how these conversations can feel intimate and eye-opening.

"I was starved of love and affection. And I felt like if I could just get him to admit, to propose to me, I would get the dopamine hit of, oh yes, he does love me." - Jenny Dreizen

The conversation with Jenny also touches on the importance of being true to oneself and making choices that align with personal values and desires. It is a reminder that societal norms and expectations should not dictate our personal lives and that we should strive to live authentic lives that reflect our true selves. By doing so, we can find happiness and fulfillment, even if our lives don't follow a predetermined path.

Jenny's personal struggle to get her partner to commit to marriage and starting a family is also discussed, highlighting the impact of societal expectations on personal decisions and relationships. The feeling of unworthiness tied to external factors, such as societal norms and expectations, is explored.

Genevieve “Jenny” Dreizen is the co-founder and COO of Fresh Starts Registry, a platform designed to help people begin again after any big life transition. Jenny is passionate about creating usable, efficient, and beautiful systems to run Fresh Starts and to maintain their team of experts, support specialists, and freshies.

Listeners can connect with Jenny on Instagram at @genevievedreizen and @freshstartsregistry.

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1. The Illusion of Love

2. Seeking Validation in a Relationship

3. Jenny Dreizen

4. Human Experience

5. Relationship Stories

6. Seeking Validation and Acceptance

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