{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dating in Your 20s","title":"The Honeymoon Phase: Butterflies or Just Anxiety?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/73ac0833\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1549,"description":"In this episode, Amelia and Lilly dive into the infatuation-filled fog of new relationships—also known as the honeymoon phase… or, as they lovingly call it, boyfriend sickness. They explore what happens when all your time, energy, and identity start orbiting a new partner—and what that shift means for your friendships, your autonomy, and your group chats that have suddenly gone quiet.\nWith stories like Amelia’s grandma’s dating escapades and Lilly’s lessons on merging partner and friend worlds, they break down the emotional whiplash of early love, the loss of “I” language, and why some of your best friendships might quietly take a hit during those first few months of romantic bliss.\nThis one’s a must-listen if you’ve ever felt torn between being obsessed with someone and accidentally ghosting your best friends.\nTherapy-Informed Takeaways:\nThe honeymoon phase is exciting—but intense connection can unintentionally isolate you.\n“Boyfriend sickness” is real: infatuation often pulls focus from friends and routines.\nIf everything becomes “we,” check in with yourself—and your people.\nFriendships can stretch, but they still need care and communication.\nDifferent relationship stages (like long-distance or 24/7 closeness) impact how this phase feels.\nHealthy check-ins help you avoid resentment before it builds—on either side.\nYou’re allowed to be in love and still make space for the ones who’ve been there all along.\nRelated Episodes:\nTimelines and Reclaiming Your Path\nRelationship Milestones That Matter\nDating In Your 20s Anonymous Corner\nWe'd love to hear from you! Check out the anonymous DIY20s Form. It's a safe, judgment-free space to share what’s going on in your love life.\n\nConnect:\nLilly Wehman: Millennium | LinkedIn\nAmelia Abernathy: Millennium | Linkedin\n \nThis podcast is powered by Millennium Counseling Center in Chicago, IL. To learn more visit: millenniumhope.com","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/H44aNgaEKxUG9bCQVkc0fhihSodlCy8psV4mIlCPonE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yY2Yw/ZGU5MDQ0ZWExOWU0/N2VjZDJlZTFlMmJm/MGM1My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}