2513: The Ghost of Relationships Past by Dr. Marisa Cohen of Luvze on Trust and Self-Perception

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2513: Transference shapes how we perceive new relationships by unconsciously projecting past experiences onto new partners or friends. Dr. Marisa Cohen explains how this psychological process influences trust, self-perception, and emotional responses, sometimes for better, but often in ways that can hinder healthy connections. Recognizing and managing transference allows us to build relationships based on present realities rather than past wounds or idealizations. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.luvze.com/the-ghost-of-relationships-past/ Quotes to ponder: "Past experiences with significant others appear to have a broad and profound impact on present relationships, and transference is critical in this process as it occurs in everyday social relations." "In relation to the new person, one becomes the version of self one is with the significant other." "When someone reminds you of an ex romantic partner, you try not to let the past influence your present." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices