Why Toxic Relationships Feel Better Than Healthy Ones

Why Toxic Relationships Feel Better Than Healthy Ones

April 13, 2026 · 1h 24m · Episode 190

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This episode explores why people are drawn to toxic relationships and the discomfort of healthy love.

Most people don’t want to admit this… but healthy love can feel boring. In this episode of The Journey Podcast, we break down why so many people are addicted to toxic relationships, why chaos feels exciting, and why peace can feel uncomfortable. We dive into real conversations around love vs respect, texting games, jealousy, ghosting, and the truth about modern dating. If you’ve ever felt like you lose interest when things are “too good,” or you keep going back to what hurts you, this episode will hit. The Journey Podcast Merch https://thejourneypodcast.shopEXCLUSIVE AD FREE EPISODES https://www.patreon.com/c/TheJourneyPodINSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/zacharycummings_ https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcast https://www.instagram.com/johnscafiddijrTik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/thejourneypodcast__ #relationships #datingadvice #toxicrelationships #healthylove #modernlove #relationshipadvice #dating #selfgrowth

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Hosts: Zachary Cummings, Jake Moscato, John Scafiddi Jr.

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