{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dating in Your 20s","title":"Stop Imagining the Wedding, Imagine the Marriage","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2445,"description":"Relationship anxiety does not disappear once the dating stage ends. Sometimes it shows up as planning, comparison, excitement, or constantly thinking about the next milestone.\n\nLilly Wehman and Amelia Abernathy talk honestly about engagement anticipation, the pressure to seem like the “cool girl,” and how difficult it can be to stay present when the future feels close enough to imagine. They also share practical ways to slow down, communicate what is happening, and approach anxious thoughts with curiosity instead of criticism.\n\nKey Topics\nWhy anxiety can continue in established relationships\nImagining the wedding versus imagining the marriage\nEngagement anticipation and the discomfort of waiting\nPlanning as a way to manage uncertainty\nThe pressure to act chill or unbothered\nThe difference between validation and comparison\nStaying present during relationship transitions\nCommunicating fears, expectations, and boundaries\nUsing journaling, mindfulness, movement, and friendships to slow down\nGiving yourself grace when experiencing something new\nJoin the conversation:\nWhat is something dating in your twenties has taught you about yourself? Share your thoughts and stories with us — we’d love to hear them.\n\nRelated Episodes:\nDating in Your 20s Series: Relationship Milestones That Matter\nDating in Your 20s: Prioritizing Mental Health While Dating\nDating In Your 20s Anonymous Corner\nCheck 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\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}