Unmasking Projection: The Key to Thriving Relationships

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Have you ever felt attacked, criticized, or judged by someone you love? Alternatively, have you caught yourself doing the same to someone you care for, unsure of what is happening? I know that when I feel dissatisfaction or a lack of aliveness in my relationship, it often indicates that there's something important to examine. More often than not, it's related to a common relationship phenomenon: projection.

Projection can manifest in many ways, such as judgments about friends, family, or even your boss. While your observations of their actions might be accurate, you are likely projecting if you feel a strong emotional charge around them or believe your well-being depends on them changing. Projection often involves disowning certain shadow aspects of ourselves and attributing them to others.

Relationships can serve as a powerful catalyst for personal growth. Recognizing and addressing projection can foster self-love and a more complete sense of self. This, in turn, allows us to give our partners the freedom to be themselves and to love them more fully.

Two examples of projection in relationships involve being consistently late or being perceived as selfish. First, if someone you care about is always late, you may judge them as lazy and disorganized. To address this projection, consider where you might judge yourself harshly for these traits or where you are not allowing yourself to relax and be spontaneous.

In the second example, if you judge someone as selfish, consider where in your life you are not allowing yourself to prioritize your own needs. Many people learn from a young age that being in a relationship involves self-sacrifice and compromise. By examining and integrating these aspects of ourselves, we can create healthier relationships built on non-judgment, open listening, and collaboration.

My name is Clay Olson, and if you enjoyed this video, please like it and leave a comment below. If you're looking for a guide to creating extraordinary relationships, I've created a free resource, "The Five Secrets to Creating an Extraordinary Relationship, " which distills 10 years of coaching into five key, counter-intuitive principles. This guide provides foundational perspectives to help you build a lasting love. Thanks for watching!


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