Why do we pick bad partners? Is purely because of deception or are we missing early warning signs of a toxicity?
This week, author and clinician, Mary Crocker Cook joins us to discuss the problems of early socialization and different expectation in the dysfunctional relationship.
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More About Mary Crocker Cook
Website: https://www.marycrockercookbooks.com/bio
Book: Bad Taste. Self-Care and Financial planning when You Have Bad Taste In Men: https://amzn.to/3RYq9jl
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