Q&A: Are Open Relationships Healthy? Can Exes Be Friends? Huge Age Gaps in Relationships?
Oct 04, 2021In this episode, we're diving deep into some questions you guys asked me on Instagram. I'm sharing my take on open relationships and polygamy, 10+ year age gaps in relationships, can exes be friends, and what to do about dating burn out.
Have you been tempted by the allure of "open relationships" that everyone, including Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, seem to be raving about? If something feels off to you about it, it's because there is something very off about it. We'll talk about why people are drawn to this non-committed relationship (an oxymoron, yes) and why it just does not work.
An age-old question, can exes be friends? Are you still hanging out with your ex as a friend, or maybe you're dating someone who is friends with their ex and wondering if it's reasonable to be upset about it? There are basically two situations were it's ok or even unavoidable, but outside of that, it's not a great idea, and we'll talk about why!
Lastly, are you totally burnt out from date after date, exhausted by not finding the one? There is an important mindset you need to have when dating, and if you don't have this mindset, you'll be more prone to burn out. Tune in to hear what simple mindset shift you need, or if it's time to take a break.
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