Chapter
Exploring Emotional Labor in Relationships
30:06 - 35:55 (05:49)
The concept of emotional labor is affected by the patriarchy and can cause confusion in relationships, particularly when it comes to setting boundaries. One person shares their experience of feeling like a psychologist and prostitute when trying to navigate emotional labor with their partners.
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The speaker realizes that she was taking on the role of a therapist for the men she was sleeping with and recognizes that this was not fair to her own mental health.
30:06 - 32:14 (02:08)
Summary
The speaker realizes that she was taking on the role of a therapist for the men she was sleeping with and recognizes that this was not fair to her own mental health.
ChapterExploring Emotional Labor in Relationships
Episode5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
The concept of emotional labor is explored in this conversation, highlighting its link to boundaries and the patriarchy.
32:14 - 34:38 (02:23)
Summary
The concept of emotional labor is explored in this conversation, highlighting its link to boundaries and the patriarchy. The speaker also shares personal experiences of adopting a maternal role in emotional labor and the impact this can have.
ChapterExploring Emotional Labor in Relationships
Episode5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Sometimes people use your empathy for their own gain, and it can be exhausting.
34:38 - 35:26 (00:47)
Summary
Sometimes people use your empathy for their own gain, and it can be exhausting. It's important to be aware of these emotional vampires and set boundaries.
ChapterExploring Emotional Labor in Relationships
Episode5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
The hosts discuss how they have a tendency to give too much to others, including free work, and how they're learning to set boundaries.
35:26 - 35:55 (00:29)
Summary
The hosts discuss how they have a tendency to give too much to others, including free work, and how they're learning to set boundaries.