The Grown & Liberated Love Club™

For when you've been trying to build men from scratch. In this episode, Candice shares matchmaking industry

stories where "This Ain't Build-A-Bear" was the unofficial motto, breaks down the psychology

behind why powerful women become Builders in their relationships, and teaches you how to

recognize real potential versus someone who just needs a lot of fixing and finishing. Plus, a

deep dive into Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" and why this song is the anthem of every woman who

has ever loved a "construction project" man more than she loved herself.

Key Takeaways:

• The Karpman Drama Triangle explains why Rescuers attract victims.
• Six signs you have Build-A-Bear mentality in your dating life
• Seven markers of real, investable potential versus someone who needs to be built from scratch
• Why different money values can reveal whether you're growing together or dragging someone through your vision
• The difference between a partner and a passenger

Links:

Apply for a consultation: candiceharperlovecoach.com/grown-liberated-love

Research Cited:

Karpman, S. (1968). "Fairy tales and script drama analysis." Transactional Analysis

Bulletin, 7, 39-43.

Lac, A. & Donaldson, C.D. (2020). "Development and Validation of the Drama

Triangle Scale: Are You a Victim, Rescuer, or Persecutor?" Journal of Interpersonal

Violence, 37(7-8).

Draucker, C.B. et al. (2019). "Emerging Adult Women's Views-of-Self in Intimate

Partner Relationships that are Troubled." Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 40(4).

Song Featured:

"Ex-Factor" by Lauryn Hill (1998) - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

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Theme Music Arranged by Wes Kilgore