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This episode continues the conversation with the same anonymous guest from "I Want Love...So Why Do I Keep Running From It?" If you haven't heard Part 1, we recommend listening to that episode first before tuning into this one.

In that episode, you'll hear how the WAIT method helped uncover the patterns that were keeping her from the relationship she wanted.

Now, the story continues.

After reconnecting with the man she walked away from, she finds herself in something she's never experienced before: a healthy relationship. But instead of feeling safe, old fears begin to resurface.

Why do we want to run when things are finally going well? Why can healthy love feel so uncomfortable? And how do we stop letting old patterns make decisions for us?

In this honest follow-up conversation, Dr. Lee Long and Lila Pond explore what happens after the breakthrough. Together, they unpack fear of intimacy, future projecting, the urge to create conflict, and the challenge of staying connected without losing yourself.

If you've ever wondered why healing doesn't automatically erase old patterns, this episode is for you.

Because sometimes the greatest growth isn't finding yourself. It's choosing not to lose yourself when love finally arrives.

The WAIT, Let's Talk About That with Dr. Lee Long podcast is intended solely for general informational purposes and does not represent the practice of medicine, therapeutic and psychiatric services, nursing, or other professional health care services. It also does not constitute the provision of medical, therapeutic or psychiatric advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is established. The information on this podcast and any materials linked from it are used at the user's own risk. The content provided through this podcast should not be considered a replacement for professional medical, therapeutic, or psychiatric advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is important that users do not ignore or postpone seeking medical, therapeutic, or psychiatric advice for any health or mental health condition they might have, and should always consult with their health care professionals regarding such conditions.

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