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Vampire Relationships in Romantic Partnerships

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In this episode, I discuss the concept of vampire relationships, which are characterized by a strong early survival instinct, the need for relationship in order to survive, and a deep, primal fear of abandonment. I explain how this instinct is wired in our brains from infancy and how it can affect our adult relationships if early development gets thwarted. I also explore the dynamics of the "host and parasite" roles in these types of relationships, as well as the concepts of being overly protective as a form of possessiveness, being a muse, and relational fusion. Throughout the episode, I provide insights and reflections on the complexity of these dynamics and the impact they can have on our lives. Listen to gain a deeper understanding of vampire relationships and their psychological implications! #energyvampire #relationships #love #healing #psychology #marriage

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:30 - Pregnancy as a Beginning Place

01:21 - Primal Fear of Abandonment & the Threat to Our Survival

02:40 - Vampire Relationships: A Hard Wiring of the Need for Another in Order to Survive as an Adult

03:50 - Feeding Off of Another in Order to Survive

05:04 - Early Bonding Experience That Stays Stuck or Frozen in Us

05:27 - Host-Parasite Relationship

08:50 - Vampire Love Stories in the Movies: Twilight

10:00 - Being Protective vs. Being Possessive

11:40 - Having a Muse Might Be Another Way "Vampires" Feed

13:00 - The Muse vs. Being a Source of Inspiration

14:05 - Fusion as a Factor in Vampire Relationships

17:20 - Final Reflections on Vampire Relationships

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In this episode, I discuss the concept of vampire relationships, which are characterized by a strong early survival instinct, the need for relationship in order to survive, and a deep, primal fear of abandonment. I explain how this instinct is wired in our brains from infancy and how it can affect our adult relationships if early development gets thwarted. I also explore the dynamics of the "host and parasite" roles in these types of relationships, as well as the concepts of being overly protective as a form of possessiveness, being a muse, and relational fusion. Throughout the episode, I provide insights and reflections on the complexity of these dynamics and the impact they can have on our lives. Listen to gain a deeper understanding of vampire relationships and their psychological implications! #energyvampire #relationships #love #healing #psychology #marriage

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:30 - Pregnancy as a Beginning Place

01:21 - Primal Fear of Abandonment & the Threat to Our Survival

02:40 - Vampire Relationships: A Hard Wiring of the Need for Another in Order to Survive as an Adult

03:50 - Feeding Off of Another in Order to Survive

05:04 - Early Bonding Experience That Stays Stuck or Frozen in Us

05:27 - Host-Parasite Relationship

08:50 - Vampire Love Stories in the Movies: Twilight

10:00 - Being Protective vs. Being Possessive

11:40 - Having a Muse Might Be Another Way "Vampires" Feed

13:00 - The Muse vs. Being a Source of Inspiration

14:05 - Fusion as a Factor in Vampire Relationships

17:20 - Final Reflections on Vampire Relationships

Want to stay in touch?
Follow us on:
Instagram
YouTube
You can also find us at: https://www.themoderndayromantic.com/
Thanks for listening! See you next week!

  continue reading

42 episodes

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