There is a huge emphasis on treating romance as the main marker of a successful life &ndash; from questions from family, to seemingly perfect online couples &ndash; it&rsquo;s hard to believe anything else when society celebrates this kind of ideal. In this episode, we look at how romance is often seen as the main focus of our 20s, what it can distract us from, and how we can start to approach it differently. We explore: &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The social script of our 20s&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The role of milestone anxiety and FOMO&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;How this can lead to us neglecting other areas of our lives, including our goals&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Emotional bypassing and avoiding the deeper work&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What a healthy approach to love looks like&bull; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5 tips to decentre romantic love If you&rsquo;ve ever felt like your life is on pause until your relationship status changes, this episode is for you.&nbsp; ORDER MY BOOK: https://www.psychologyofyour20s.com/copy-of-book&nbsp;Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbegFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcastFor business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com&nbsp;&nbsp;The Psychology of your 20s is not a substitute for professional mental health help. If you are struggling, distressed or require personalised advice, please reach out to your doctor or a licensed psychologist.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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