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Why alcohol shouldn't be used for coping mechanisms
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12:04 - 15:55 (03:50)

The use of alcohol as a coping mechanism does not reflect failure, but it is crucial to take an inventory and make a simple sheet of paper indicating what qualities we would like in a partner, including not relying on alcohol as a coping mechanism.

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The use of alcohol may not necessarily mean that people are flawed, but it is habituated and used as a coping mechanism to achieve desired outcomes or avoid undesirable ones.
12:04 - 14:13 (02:08)
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Alcohol
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The use of alcohol may not necessarily mean that people are flawed, but it is habituated and used as a coping mechanism to achieve desired outcomes or avoid undesirable ones. Therefore, it's important to be aware of our relationship with alcohol and regulate it, especially when it comes to dating.

Chapter
Why alcohol shouldn't be used for coping mechanisms
Episode
#196 - Amanda Kuda - Navigating The Dating Market In 2020
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
This episode talks about a simple exercise where you can make a sheet of paper, fold it in half and put yes on one side and no on the other side.
14:13 - 15:55 (01:42)
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Dating
Summary

This episode talks about a simple exercise where you can make a sheet of paper, fold it in half and put yes on one side and no on the other side. Then, go through every single person you’ve had a meaningful relationship with and write down the qualities they had that are a yes and the qualities they had that are a no.

Chapter
Why alcohol shouldn't be used for coping mechanisms
Episode
#196 - Amanda Kuda - Navigating The Dating Market In 2020
Podcast
Modern Wisdom