Why Do I Change Myself When I Really Like Someone?

What happens when you really, really like someone and suddenly find yourself becoming less of yourself around them? In this episode of Balcony Nights, Lauren and Serena explore what happens to authenticity when attachment, fear of rejection, and the desire to be loved enter the picture. They talk about changing your behaviour to keep someone close, hiding the parts of yourself you think might be “too much,” and the subtle ways we can make ourselves smaller without even realizing we're doing it. They also dive into self compassion, boundaries, difficult conversations, and the difference between expressing your experience and making someone else wrong. Because sometimes the work isn't figuring out why someone behaved the way they did. It's getting curious about your own response first. What did you feel? What story did you create? And can you bring that into a conversation without abandoning yourself or blaming the other person? 🎙️ Welcome to Balcony Nights: Real Talk on Conscious Relationships! Join Lauren and Serena as they explore dating, love, intimacy, and the messy reality of trying to relate more consciously. Two women, one British, one Italian, sharing real experiences, uncomfortable questions, and the conversations that happen when we stop pretending we have it all figured out. Because conscious relating isn't about being perfect. It's about becoming more honest with yourself, and then bringing that honesty into relationship.