Why do we stay in bad relationships? If you find yourself in one bad relationship after another, it could be a sign that you\u2019d 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.\nStephan explains the bad advice that makes most people stay in relationships they don\xb4t belong in. Furthermore, Stephan shares the fundamentals that every successful relationship needs and why a connection isn\xb4t built, how to know whether you\u2019re listening to your fear or intuition. He explains why couples lose attraction and how to recreate attraction if you feel it\xb4s gone and what to do if your partner has changed in a negative way and how to differentiate tough times with when it\u2019s time to break up with your partner.\xa0\xa0\n\nSHOW NOTES:\nThree common reasons why most women settle for an unfulfilling relationship. [00:20]\nWhy Lisa stayed with her ex-boyfriend before she met Tom. [1:41]\nThis lousy advice makes most people stay in relationships they don\xb4t belong in. [2:01]\nThe fundamentals that every successful relationship needs. [3:29]\nWhy connection can\xb4t be built, and even a great connection is not enough for a successful relationship. [11:23]\nHow to know whether you\u2019re listening to your fear or intuition. [14:30]\nWhy analyzing everything is sabotaging your relationship. [15:51]\nThis is what kills most relationships and the three things you have to learn to build a successful relationship. [17:20]\nWhy couples lose attraction and how to recreate attraction if you feel it\xb4s gone. [21:59]\nWhat to do if your partner has changed negatively. [29:10]\nHow to differentiate tough times with when it\xb4s time to break up with your partner. [34:45]\nThis mindset is the reason for Lisa\xb4s long-lasting, happy relationship with Tom. [36:59]\nImplement this communication habit to keep your relationship on track. [38:48]\nWhy being authentic from the beginning is essential for a lasting relationship. [41:25]\nStephan shares how to connect with him. [43:30]\xa0\xa0\n\nCheck out our Sponsor Cured Nutrition: Use coupon code IMPACT at checkout to save 15% off your order at https://www.curednutrition.com/?rfsn=4704338.94d141c\n\nFOLLOW STEPHAN:\nWebsite: https://www.stephanspeaksshop.com/\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RelationshipExpert1\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanspeaks/\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nCalling all Badasses!! If you really want to level up your confidence game, check out the WOMEN OF IMPACT SUBSCRIPTION, specially designed to turn you into the badass you were born to be!\xa0\nWomen of EXTRA Impact Subscription Benefits:\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to listen to Women of Impact round table discussions, weekly motivation, previously unreleased episodes, and more!\xa0\n\nSubscriber-only access to an additional 4 podcasts with hundreds of archived Women of Impact episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists, and updated weekly.\n\nLooking to boost your confidence? Check out the Get Confident playlist.\xa0\n\nWant to repair and heal your relationships? Start with Love Lab.\xa0\n\n\nCurious about your health? We\u2019ve got you covered in Health Hub.\xa0\n\n\nAnd of course, weekly boosts of mini-motivation from Lisa herself that'll have you strutting through life with your head held high on the Badass Boosts playlist\xa0\n\nDon't settle for mediocrity when you can be extraordinary!\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/457ebrP\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices