Have you ever wondered why your relationships are unsatisfying or unsuccessful?

Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist.

I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on this show, I'll help you face life challenges with evidence-based approaches

a sympathetic ear and zero judgment.

Valentine's Day is approaching, and we all have relationships on our mind.

Probably how great it feels to be in a romantic relationship, or how desperately we may want

one or don't.

Today we're talking about myths that hinder our relationships.

And speaking of these myths, I'm highlighting ones that affect all types of relationships.

I want to help you out no matter your relationship style or state.

Before we start, I want to quickly define what I mean by myth.

In this context, a myth is anything that we believe that isn't true.

We all have myths we believe, and it's important to be aware of them, so that our actions

aren't unduly influenced by faulty beliefs.

Myth one.

I don't deserve to get what I want or need.

Do you have this underlying belief?

Stop it!

As unless you're Jeffrey Dahmer, you do deserve to have your needs and desires considered.

When you walk into situations with this belief, it makes it incredibly easy to give up before

you even get started.

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