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Longing for Love Isn’t a Flaw with Dr. Jenet Erickson
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- Jan 13, 2026
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Summary
What if the desire for love and connection isn’t something to fix but something to understand? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jenet Erickson to talk about why our longing for deep relationships is not a weakness or a failure, but a fundamental part of how we’re designed. From the earliest moments of life, we are wired for connection and that wiring doesn’t disappear just because relationships feel hard, delayed, or different than we expected. We talk about what it means to want love while still figuring yourself out, how to build meaningful relationships at any stage of life, and why feeling behind or unsure doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or simply trying to deepen the relationships you already have, with others or with yourself, this conversation is for you. If you’ve ever wondered why you want connection so deeply, or worried that your longing means you’re broken, this episode offers reassurance, clarity, and hope: there is good ahead, and you were always meant for love.