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173. Were You in Love… or Just Keeping the Peace?

173. Were You in Love… or Just Keeping the Peace?25 sept1 h 04 min

<p>Are you really in love, or are you just getting better at keeping the peace?</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thenotsobadpod/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Joshua Jones</a> sits down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/evalevinaauthor?igsh=MTl1ZDhsNDlxZnkxbQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Eva Levina</a> to unpack how love can slowly turn into control—and how patience, loyalty, and “being a good partner” can become self-abandonment.</p><p>They get into subtle red flags, financial control, criticism disguised as concern, chemistry vs. compatibility, and what happens to trust, dating, and sex after you finally leave.</p><p>Eva shares what it took to rebuild her identity after more than two decades of marriage, while Josh asks the uncomfortable question: <a href="https://www.evalevinabooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em><strong>Are you choosing love, or just avoiding conflict?</strong></em></a><em></em></p><p>If you&#39;ve ever wondered whether you&#39;re truly happy or just maintaining the status quo… <strong>this one&#39;s worth thinking about.</strong></p><p></p>