Let Yourself Be Loved - Solo Episode | The Mark Groves Podcast

Themes:
Relationships, Commitment, Uncertainty, Self-Worth, Self-Compassion, Self-Acceptance

Summary:
I remember when I was afraid to get engaged in my twenties, someone told me I was just afraid of commitment. That as a man, it was normal. I wasn't supposed to run towards love, but rather just surrender — as if it was some sort of life sentence I would need to learn to tolerate.

All of that couldn't have been more wrong. I wasn't afraid of commitment — I was afraid that love would hurt me.

Join me this week as I explore my thoughts on commitment, marriage, getting feedback, having compassion for yourself and what it means to trust yourself in love.

Discover:
* What may be behind your fear of commitment
* Why trusting love means trusting yourself
* Why your partner shouldn’t be your ‘everything’
* My tips on how to give and hold feedback
* How relationships are your invitation to expansion

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[ChaniRidley]

Something big is happening in my relationship of 1.5 yrs and we’ll either stay together or break up. I’m feeling pretty sad today but I’m also very hopeful. Your podcasts and talks have always been such a huge source of inspiration and internal guidance. Im learning to be in touch with what I want and be true to that. I no longer try to convince someone I’m worth staying with and even though I’m sad today, I also feel a sense of relief and I know everything is guiding me toward what I really want. Thankyou for being a voice of truth and love ❤️ I truly appreciate you 🙏🏼

[shineyourlightlove]

I love this! I love these solo episodes! They are profound and I’m grateful to have subscribed today. Keep these awesome teachings coming!! Congrats on facing your fears and doing something new with video podcasts. Very cool and inspiring. I want to do that to - just figuring out all the tech. Thank you so much for this!!

I watched your other podcast from today - How did you overcome avoidant in your relationship? What were your top tools? How can I support someone who is working through their healing in that?

[jlm]

Ive always heard "what did you learn from your past relationships", but couldn't figure out anything past something like my partner just wouldn't commit. This is the first time i actually understood what learn from a past relationship really means and understood what the lesson was. Thank you for this.

[michellehastings]

Thank you. I’m a psychologist and love working with clients regarding relationships, emotion, attachment. I’ve appreciated and learned from watching your episodes. Would love to find a way to collaborate someday!

[paulacretu]

I love and appeeciate your vulnerability. I think its beautiful and I know thats what I want from my future partenr, as well.

[CarlaSilva-chdt]

Delicious love, YES! I appreciate your reflections.

[elizabethlasseigne]

You are amazing! Your insight and information literally changed my life. Thank you so much!

[vectorair]

Damn. Wow. 🔥. I just love your solo episodes and am constantly amazed at your ability to identify and speak your thoughts and feelings and help others. It’s like a mini masterclass. This should have at least a million views.

“Caterpillars walkin’ around all sluggy….” 😅.

Thank you Mark! 💕

[rondellbob]

Your words are powerful. Keep using your voice Mark 🙌🏽

[JessicaKristy]

I wish everyone would listen to this. But I'm especially sure as heck am glad I did! :) Bravo, Mark.

[flowwithstevie]

So beautiful!!!! All the words and feelings!!!! Going to save and rewatch!!!! Well done!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[kathrynparker]

Just found your work, Mark. It so fits exactly where I'm at right now and what I'm learning. Listening to you, I'm finding myself jumping up and down, so excited to be on this journey of self love! Thank you!

[paulacretu]

I feel I am in this space: I dont trust myself to protect myself and choose myself if the situation or the person is not good for me. i came out of a relationship with a narcissist and I am focused on creating a safe inner space and I dont want to lose my safe inner space once I will be in the next relationship. My heart truly believes in love and I still believe there are good men out there. I just feel I need to spend enough time by my own in order to feel safe and have trust in myself before I can trust another. I am going deeper and deeper into myself and I love the intimacy I have with my inner child.

[CynthiaReedy-pj]

You are a new find….and super awesome.

[gloriarisenshine]

Your words resonate in me. Thank you for sharing your wisdom so eloquently 🙏

[BrynBonino]

This is so beautiful, thank you! Im currently looking for my next partner and i keep a list if 5 parameters I'm looking for on a notes app on my phone. While listening to this video, I updated two of my points 😊

[ninamady]

Marc..just love your feedback and your knowledge...I agree with all that you say!! Thank you xx

[thisfreakofnature]

Mark, this is amazing. Thank you.
Please invite Peter Crone on your podcast 💜

[mandyandadrone]

This was SO good Mark.. Upload more to youtube please :)

[jadedallas]

Deeply Appreciate This episode is fucking FIRE 🔥 🔥 🔥 love you and your work ♥️ AND YOUR COURSES! Dating 101 Woop woop 🙌