Our 20’s are all about embracing the flirty, fun moments and exploring what we truly want in a partner... What they aren’t about is being narrow-minded, investing time and energy in one-sided relationships, and losing ourselves during the chase. Oh, and let’s not forget the dangerous game of comparing our relationships to those of other people. To help you navigate all the crazy, fun, delicate.. sometimes traumatic.. art of dating, I’m sharing insights on how we can confidently build healthy, mature relationships while staying true to our values and sense of self.

Show Notes:

• 4:00: How and where to meet new people
• 8:06: Being open-minded about the kinds of people you date
• 9:50: Being upfront and honest about what you want out of a relationship
• 12:07: Playing games and “the chase”
• 14:58: Knowing whether or not you’re ready for a relationship
• 17:25: The consequences of using relationships to validate ourselves
• 18:47: Stop comparing your relationships to other people’s
• 20:28: Don’t let others dictate how you feel about your relationship
• 22:03: The importance of frequent and honest introspection
• 22:58: Why you shouldn’t settle
• 27:41: Why you shouldn’t change yourself for others

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