Points of Failure
Welcome to the Points of Failure podcast, where we talk about the quiet ways things break down, and what it actually means to take responsibility without losing yourself.
Through conversations with others and topical episodes, we examine the patterns behind failure in work, relationships, identity, and decision-making, without shortcuts or easy answers.
Whether you’re reflecting on past mistakes, wrestling with something unresolved, or noticing a pattern you can’t ignore anymore, each episode is an invitation to look honestly at what went wrong, and what comes next.
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Points of Failure
S4E25 - Transactional Relationships: A Follow-up
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On this episode, I follow up on my conversation with Dustin about whether healthy relationships are transactional.
I unpack why that word made me bristle, the difference between giving to get and giving freely while expecting reciprocity, and how unclear expectations can quietly turn compromise into sacrifice.
If you’ve ever struggled to know when you’re flexing in a healthy way and when you’re slowly absorbing more than your share, this episode is for you.
We hope you enjoy this one.
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