Dating Self-Sabotage

Why do some people walk away from good things?

No big fight. No betrayal. No cheating. No dramatic red flags.

And yet… something that seemed healthy, peaceful, and full of potential still ends.

In today’s episode, your hosts Marilis and Gabrielle, unpack self-sabotage from both sides: the person who pulls away and the person left wondering, What just happened?

Together, we explore why someone might sabotage a good relationship—whether from fear, emotional immaturity, unresolved wounds, commitment anxiety, or the sudden weight of realizing something is becoming real.

We also discuss what it feels like to be on the receiving end: the confusion, the ego hit, the search for closure, and the temptation to internalize someone else’s ambiguity as a reflection of your worth.

Because sometimes relationships don’t end because something was wrong. Sometimes they end because something simply wasn’t fully right. And that can be harder to accept than a clear reason.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What self-sabotage actually looks like in dating
• Fear of commitment vs genuine misalignment
• The emotional impact of being on the receiving end
• Why ambiguity can feel more painful than rejection
• How to stop chasing clarity from someone who doesn’t have it
• Moving forward without needing a villain or perfect closure

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