Relationship Panel Part 2: The Elements That Define a Successful Intimate Relationship

Getting into marriage is something that we should take seriously. There are so many things that you should discuss before marriage, including finances, religion, and values. We all have our preferences on what we want our partners to look like and be, and it’s not shallow. To some of us, we look at looks, personality, and values. Whatever you seek, making sure it’s realistic and aligns with your long-term goals in a relationship is key. Relationship is a journey. There will be ups and downs, low and high seasons, and how you deal with the lows and the downs are what matters. The unrealistic relationship goals and weird expectations that people post on social media make dating very difficult. But learning how to manage your expectations and setting realistic goals based on where you are and where you want to be is what makes a healthy relationship.

Join this relationship panel talk part 2 and learn more about what you need and the questions to ask in intimate relationships and before getting married. The panelists include; Ce'Aira Robbins, J'bria Iyalla, Alexis Thomas, Aleta Johnson, Sharron Buck, Edward Triplett, Bobby Johnson, Keith Phillips, and Rodney Dickens. We talk about; the right questions to ask in an intimate relationship, how to set realistic expectations and relationship goals, how to fix and mend broken trust, what dating in 2022 looks like, and much more.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:00] Episode intro and pre-show talk

[01:03] Things that you need to discuss before marriage

[10:07] What is making dating so difficult in 2022

[02:42] The weird expectations and relationship goals set on social media 

[13:37] J'bria’s dating journey and how her perspective has changed over the years 

[15:36] Understanding that every man you meet is not the man you’re going to marry

[21:57] What to look for without compromise in a partner if you are single 

[29:02] How do you know that the relationship is over 

[31:39] How broken trust in a relationship can be fixed and mended 

[36:30] Do women expect the bare minimum while men expect it all? Find out

[37:48] Gender standards and expectations in relationships and their impacts

[42:27] Lessons our guests have learned and wish they had known earlier

[47:18] Choosing logic over emotions 

[48:25] Why you need to pace yourself to get to the right destination 

[49:35] How to reach out and connect with our guests today 

Notable Quotes 

• People post many unrealistic relationship goals on social media that set weird expectations in relationships, making dating very difficult.   
• Always hope for the best but prepare for the worst
• We all have our preferences on what we want our partners to look and be like, and it’s not shallow.
• We all have high and low seasons. It’s just about how you manage the low season. 
• If your energy, enthusiasm, and excitement are not there, it’s over
• Life is the best teacher
• Follow the logic over emotions; with logic, you can never go wrong; emotions are always fluctuating.  
• Your life is a marathon, not a sprint; you need to pace yourself to get where you want to be. 
• Don’t lose sight trying to get to the destination; life is not about the destination but the journey along the way.

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Monique Simmons

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