Relationships, Friendships and Family Dynamics
Learning to navigate through relationships and friendships and loving who we are.
Episodes
308 episodes
The Klay and Megan Breakup
Okay, everyone is talking about the Klay and Megan breakup, but really, if a lot of people are honest with each other, they can say they all saw it coming at the very beginning of the relationship. But in this short clip podcast, I talked about...
Do Opposites Really Attract?
It’s something to think about—can a relationship between opposites really last? https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/
The Benefits of Dating Someone Who's Divorced
I have heard some people say that they don't want to date a divorced person, believing they come with "baggage" and bitterness. However, I can assure you that this perception is far from the truth. By thinking this way, we're excluding a large ...
It’s Not About Leading—It’s About Him Taking Initiative and What That Looks Like.
It's not about him leading; it's about him taking the initiative, and what that looks like. But also, you can share in the initiative, it's contributing in ways that you both feel supportive. Sometimes he starts; sometimes you do. It's about ba...
The Question of Empathy
Empathy is often treated as something we should always have, but it has limits. Meaning, if a friend keeps repeating the same mistake, it becomes harder to have compassion or to see that they may be going through difficult times. A lot of the t...
Important Questions We Ladies Need to Ask: Can You Commit to Not....
We are dating in a time where everything is quick and fast. Relationships can become hot and heavy almost overnight, and before you know it, it’s over. That’s why it’s crucial to pause and ask important questions before entering a relatio...
I Self-Abandoned Myself After My Loved Ones Passed — This Is the Reason for the Previous Podcast
Yes, I did self-abandon myself. The grief was unbearable. Losing my mommy and my furbaby back-to-back was painful, and for a while, I didn’t want to move forward. But in March, something in me began to change, something shifted. I believe it wa...
What Self-Abandonment Really Means
So, let’s talk about something that many of us don’t even realize we’re experiencing… self-abandonment. I don’t think we truly understand what self-abandonment really means. A lot of times, we believe that because we have a job, a place to live...
Every Story Has a Story
There is never just one side to a story. Every situation has layers and emotions behind it. I often say there are three stories — one person’s side, the other person’s side, and the truth somewhere in between. Yet even then, there is still anot...
Seeing Marriage Through Childhood Eyes
It's all about our childhood experiences and what we see. We see our parents, friends, and teachers, and we see this fairytale in our minds, not the trials and tribulations. These early impressions shape our expectations and beliefs, sometimes ...
Impromptu Podcast: It's a Good Day
We are all working through something, but the key is to keep striving for your goals. I say goals, but most of us are doing what we are passionate about in our lives, and that's the fun part!
Letting Go of Friends I Once Talked to Every Day
Sadly, it took my own grieving process to give me a clearer picture of who I should cut out of my friendship circle. I have to laugh at this because I had to distant myself from all of them. I think before my grieving process, I didn’t care as ...
You Finally Filed for Divorce: The Silence That Pushed You There - And More
In this podcast, I talk about how some people stay in a marriage until they can't handle it anymore. I explore the idea that we all have multiple soul mates in this life. I even talk about having multiple husbands if it comes to that, and more....
The Biggest Warning Sign: When He Ignores Your Question
Watch out for the nontalker when you are beginning to put yourself out there to meet and date. It says a lot, and I’m not talking about his communication style.
Part 2 of “Dating the So-Called Difficult Woman”
A little more in-depth on this topic, like why men secretly prefer to date the so-called 'difficult woman'. We all know by now she's a woman with high standards!
Most Men Like a Difficult Woman — It Brings Out the Gentleman in Him
When you start letting things slide in a relationship, that’s often when he stops showing up as a man — as a gentleman—because now you’re simply going along with everything. It’s important to maintain your standards so he can hold himself to th...
The Worst Betrayal… and a Shameful Truth About Me
In today’s podcast, I started discussing what I believe is one of the worst types of betrayal and ended up revealing a personal secret about myself. We all have secrets, and perhaps in a future episode, I’ll share more of mine. While some of my...
Do You Desire a Relationship or Need a Relationship
In this podcast, we will discuss the difference between needing a relationship and desiring one. We sometimes get confused about the two meanings, so let's talk about what it means to need or desire one.
What Makes a Great Lover in a Woman
In this podcast, I got the question of what makes a woman a great lover in a relationship, and I'm here to answer that! I think you all want to embarrass me! I'm not shy! Anyway, I put in a few things I like to do in a relationship
How Do You Know If You're the Backup Friend in Your Group and If You're the Backup Lover in His Life?
I received quite a few responses from my previous podcast. Some listeners feel that I might be misreading the situation, and I understand that perspective. However, it’s also possible that some of you may not want to recognize the full picture ...
Is She Really a Friend if She Has to Schedule You on the Calendar?
On today’s podcast, I want to discuss something that made me reflect on the nature of friendship. Recently, I overheard someone I was with talking to another friend. She often refers to this other woman as a “close friend,” but what I heard in ...
The Date with the Girl He Met… Or So He Thought.
Ladies, let’s be honest—sometimes we sabotage a first date by trying too hard to appear perfect. Instead of being our authentic selves, we morph into someone else entirely—a version of ourselves that we barely recognize. In today’s episode, we’...
The Importance of Friendship Standards
Standards are important because they help us protect ourselves and make better choices about the people we allow into our lives. Our standards constantly remind us that we deserve to be treated with respect. It also prevents us from having one-...
“She’s Too Much of a Mom” Oh, I’ll Call You Back… lol
A friend went out on a date and was told she's too much of a mom. I don't agree with that at all, but I will say, don't lose yourself!
Parking Lot Peace Beats the Wrong Relationship
We’re still saying yes to every date, as I mentioned in the previous podcast. And we’re still keeping our standards high. We know what we want, and we’re standing on it. So yes, we’ll go out with you — but if you’re not the right one, we’ll kee...