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Why Chasing “The Right Guy” Keeps You Stuck And How To Build The Partnership You Deserve
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What if “finding the right guy” is the very thing keeping you stuck? We open up about how self-sufficiency without vulnerability can mask red flags, and why the path to a steady, equal partnership begins with radical honesty about your needs. Licensed social worker and relationship coach Chaya Garcia joins Mary Rothwell to break down codependency as an addiction, the dopamine cycles that keep us chasing crumbs, and the quiet power of choosing yourself before you choose anyone else.
Together we map out clear, practical signals: when to leave, when it might…
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