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Scenario

Why do I idealize my partner and then resent them for being human

I keep putting my boyfriend on a pedestal and then getting angry when he acts like a normal human being with flaws and bad days.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between idealized love and lived reality creates a cycle of elevation and disappointment.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Courtly Love & Idealization?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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