When Reality Doesn't Match the Romance
From Drive-Thru Therapy: The Real Sessions by Therapist Tala
March 10, 2026 · 25 min
About this episode
This episode explores how early romantic programming shapes our expectations and the tension between fantasy and the reality of a partner.
Send us Fan Mail Are you dating a person—or the idea of one? This episode explores how early romantic programming shapes our expectations and the tension between fantasy and the reality of a partner.
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Host: Therapist Tala
Topics covered
- romantic programming
- expectations
- fantasy vs reality
- dating
- relationships
Keywords
- romance
- dating
- expectations
- fantasy
- relationships
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