Why do we chase people who echo our harshest critic?
Why do we choose people who confirm our worst fears?
You want to be your best, most authentic self... so why do you keep ending up around people who tear you down? In this video, I dive into repetition compulsion (yep, Freud was onto something), self-sabotage, and the hidden reason we seek out relationships that reinforce our inner critic.
This is a personal story about toxic patterns, hard lessons, and finally breaking free. If you’ve ever struggled with negative self-talk or felt trapped in unhealthy dynamics, this one’s for you.
#SelfSabotage #ToxicRelationships #InnerCritic
🔹 Skip Around or Watch It All—You’ll See Yourself in This:
⏳ 00:00 – The Hidden Reason You Keep Choosing the Wrong People
🗣 00:44 – What’s a Critical Voice? (You Probably Have One)
🐾 01:51 – A Word From Our Adorable “Sponsor” 🐶
🧠 02:11 – Where These Harsh Voices REALLY Come From
🔄 02:28 – Repetition Compulsion: Why We Repeat Toxic Patterns
💔 03:36 – The Toxic Men Who Confirmed My Worst Fears
⚓ 05:48 – How These Voices Keep You TRAPPED
🤥 06:47 – The Worst Part? Lying to Yourself
🚨 07:23 – It’s Not Just Romantic Relationships—It’s Everywhere
I did this version of the video here ( • My behind-the-scenes version of: "Why do w... ) first - it's a longer, more intimate version. Which one do you like better??