Am I really in love or am I actually trauma bonded? 5 questions to ask yourself

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In this podcast episode, I talk about the differences between being in love and being in a trauma-bonded relationship. I highlight five key factors to help you distinguish between the two:

1. Extreme Highs and Lows: In a trauma-bonded relationship, there are massive highs followed by sudden plummeting lows. These extreme fluctuations indicate a trauma bond. Healthy love, on the other hand, involves a narrower range of emotions and a more balanced middle ground.
2. Mature vs. Immature Love: Immature love focuses on needing the other person for validation and completeness, while mature love centers around genuinely wanting the person because of who they are. The former leads to a trauma bond, whereas the latter signifies genuine love.
3. Attachment vs. Connection: Attachment entails integrating the partner into one's own identity, causing constant anxiety and fear of abandonment. Connection involves acknowledging the partner's qualities and choosing to connect without a fear-driven attachment.
4. Acceptance of Flaws: In a trauma-bonded relationship, flaws are hidden or ignored to preserve the relationship's potential. True love acknowledges flaws and accepts them as part of the

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Welcome to Trauma Bonding to Secure Relationships with Dr Sarah — the podcast that helps ambitious individuals and couples heal trauma bonding and toxic relationship cycles to build secure attachments and loving healthy relationships.

Hosted by Dr Sarah, psychologist, relationship strategist, and founder of Heal Trauma Bonding and Relationship Success Lab, this show guides you through practical tools and deep insights on:

✅ Healing from trauma bonding, anxious attachment style, and codependency
✅ Building emotional resilience and secure attachment styles a
✅ Improving communication, empathy, and emotional intimacy
✅ Reclaiming your identity, boundaries, and self-worth
✅ Creating lasting relationship happiness and passion

Whether you're recovering from betrayal, navigating codependency, or simply ready to break free from the past, this podcast gives you the clarity, strength, and strategy to move forward

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