Ep 17 - Episode 17 - "Choosin’ Texas": When your significant other waves a red flag, pay attention!
Terminal Vocation
In this episode, we dive into the subtle warning signs in relationships, exploring why so many of us fall in love with someone’s potential rather than their present reality. We unpack why it’s so tempting to ignore early red flags in favor of an idealized future, and what happens when you find yourself competing with a partner’s unresolved past. We kick off catching up on our week including the newly empty nest after the kids have returned to their jobs and missions, and the start of OCIA and Erin's school kids returning. Then as a bit of a change to our usual episode, our "This Just In" topic is our main topic as we use Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" as a way to talk about navigating relationship red flags and the trap of trying to fix or wait on someone. We discuss the weight of unresolved longings (whether it's an ex, an old lifestyle, or a city left behind), how to recognize when you're being treated like an outsider in your partner's world, and why someone’s reluctance to commit is a reflection of their own readiness, not your worth. Together in Holiness Conference