This person bought an engagement ring, checked all the healthy relationship boxes, and still aren't sure they want to get married. Why? Because they're trapped in what research calls "alternative search" — always wondering if something better is out there.In this episode, we'll break down a Reddit story about someone who would leave their significant other if they knew a better relationship existed, and what the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships reveals about how constantly searching for "better" can destroy the good in the relationship you're in.This episode is for you if you're engaged and wondering if you should feel more excited, if your relationship looks perfect on paper but doesn't feel like the movies, or if you secretly compare your relationship to everyone else's highlight reel.🔽 Download The Comparison Detox Guide for FREE Here: https://blissfullyhitched.com/comparison-detox🎯 TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - The Reddit Story Preview01:14 - Don't Suppress Your Feelings02:52 - Self-Awareness is Necessary05:35 - What the Reddit Comments Said06:28 - Comparing & Chasing08:07 - The Research on "Choosing the Best" vs "Alternative Search"09:24 - At Some Point, You Have to...12:05 - How You Can Detox from Relationship Comparison🖥️ Original Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/comments/1mjr8do/i_30m_bought_a_ring_but_im_not_excited_to_get/RESEARCH MENTIONED📚 Development of the Revised Relational Maximization Scale and explorations of how relational maximization relates to personal and relational outcomes: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0265407520928122🌎GET CONNECTEDEmail: hello@blissfullyhitched.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.engagement.editInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.engagement.edit🎧 Music: Whiskey Ginger by Dylan Sitts The Engagement Edit Podcast features deep-dives into engagement stories and turns them into relationship lessons you can learn from.New episodes every Thursday → Subscribe so you don't miss the next one.#engagementadvice #relationshipredflags #relationshipresearch