Why Being Chosen Still Doesn’t Feel Like Enough

About this episode

This episode explores why being chosen in a relationship may not provide the security one expects, delving into personal narratives about self-worth.

Send us Fan Mail Some people are in committed relationships… healthy relationships… loving relationships… …and still feel unsure. They were chosen. And yet the questions still come: “Do they really love me?” “What if they change their mind?” “What if I’m not enough?” “What if I lose this?” Sometimes the problem is the story you’ve been telling yourself about your worth long before this relationship began. In this episode, we talk about why commitment alone doesn’t always create security — and...

People in this episode

Host: Shaleea Venney

Topics covered

• relationships
• self-worth
• commitment
• security
• emotional health

Keywords

• relationships
• self-esteem
• commitment issues
• emotional security
• love
• self-worth
• relationship doubts

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