Why do we stay in bad relationships? If you find yourself in one bad relationship after another, it could be a sign that you’d rather be with anyone than be on your own. Many people become complacent and settle for less than they deserve just because they like the idea of having someone. But how do you know if you are settling for less than you deserve? On this episode of Women of Impact, Lisa Bilyeu is joined by Certified Life & Relationship Coach, Speaker, & Bestselling Author Stephan Labossiere, a.k.a Stephan Speaks. They explore three common reasons why most women settle for an unfulfilling relationship. Stephan explains the bad advice that makes most people stay in relationships they don´t belong in. Furthermore, Stephan shares the fundamentals that every successful relationship needs and why a connection isn´t built, how to know whether you’re listening to your fear or intuition. He explains why couples lose attraction and how to recreate attraction if you feel it´s gone and what to do if your partner has changed in a negative way and how to differentiate tough times with when it’s time to break up with your partner. [Original air date: 3-17-21]. SHOW NOTES: Three common reasons why most women settle for an unfulfilling relationship. [00:20] Why Lisa stayed with her ex-boyfriend before she met Tom. [1:41] This lousy advice makes most people stay in relationships they don´t belong in. [2:01] The fundamentals that every successful relationship needs. [3:29] Why connection can´t be built, and even a great connection is not enough for a successful relationship. [11:23] How to know whether you’re listening to your fear or intuition. [14:30] Why analyzing everything is sabotaging your relationship. [15:51] This is what kills most relationships and the three things you have to learn to build a successful relationship. [17:20] Why couples lose attraction and how to recreate attraction if you feel it´s gone. [21:59] What to do if your partner has changed negatively. [29:10] How to differentiate tough times with when it´s time to break up with your partner. [34:45] This mindset is the reason for Lisa´s long-lasting, happy relationship with Tom. [36:59] Implement this communication habit to keep your relationship on track. [38:48] Why being authentic from the beginning is essential for a lasting relationship. [41:25] Stephan shares how to connect with him. [43:30] CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Caraway: Visit https://www.carawayhome.com/WOI or use code WOI at checkout and get 10% off you your next purchase OneSkin: Visit https://oneskin.co and use code LISA for 15% off to make your skin look, feel, and act younger with OneSkin! FOLLOW STEPHAN: Website: https://www.stephanspeaksshop.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RelationshipExpert1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanspeaks/ FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en LISTEN AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/womenofimpact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices