Conscious Love Fables

The Story We Tell Ourselves in Love: A Fable on Assumptions and Emotional Triggers

May 14, 2025

Open journal with handwritten pages representing the stories we tell ourselves

In love, we often assume the worst -- not because of what others do, but because of what we believe about ourselves.

The story we tell in moments of silence, distance, or misunderstanding is rarely about the other person. It is almost always about our oldest wound.

What story are you telling yourself -- and is it true?

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Renata, Conscious Relationship Coach

Renata

Certified Adlerian Relationship Coach. Writing about conscious love, dating patterns, and emotional clarity.

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