• Romances & Practicalities

  • Feb 18 2025
  • Length: 59 mins
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Romances & Practicalities

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  • Lindsay Jill Roth, award winning television producer, shares her new book, “Romances & Practicalities: A Love Story (Maybe Yours) In 250 Questions”, how these questions and ultimately the communication they foster can determine the trajectory of a relationship. Then our Dear Damona question this week is: Is it time for a talk? My man keeps updating his online profile. Get the book: “Romances & Practicalities: A Love Story (Maybe Yours) In 250 Questions” and follow Lindsay on Instagram @LindsayJillRoth Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com TIMESTAMPS Introduction to Relationship Questions (00:00:00) Host Introduction (00:00:13) Lyndsey's Background (00:02:29) Creating the System (00:03:51) Importance of Communication (00:06:08) Finding Comfort in Asking Questions (00:07:43) Starting Points for Conversations (00:08:29) Timing for Relationship Discussions (00:10:35) Therapy Before Problems Arise (00:11:17) International Romance Story (00:11:44) Pivotal Moment in the Relationship (00:13:37) Creating the System from Experience (00:15:09) Vulnerability in Relationships (00:16:35) The Challenge of Modern Dating (00:17:06) Initial Connection Over Text (00:18:44) The Disappointment of Zero Chemistry (00:19:20) Researching a Potential Partner (00:20:04) Deliberate Communication Choices (00:21:12) Importance of Getting Offline (00:22:00) Book Structure and Relationship Progression (00:23:06) The Role of Money in Relationships (00:25:03) Communication as a Foundation (00:27:12) Understanding Conflict Styles (00:28:37) Self-Discovery Through Relationships (00:31:20) Future Aspirations and Relationship Impact (00:32:51) The Importance of Structure in Relationships (34:05) Defining Spirituality in Dating (34:41) The Value of Self-Reflection (35:51) Using Books as Relationship Tools (37:11) Revisiting Conversations in Long-Term Relationships (38:05) The Evolution of Relationship Conversations (39:00) Permission to Not Have All the Answers (39:30) Unpopular Opinions on Dating (41:10) The Need for Open Communication (41:39) Listener Question on Relationship Insecurities (43:21) Navigating Undefined Relationship Spaces (46:05) Taking the Initiative in Relationship Conversations (48:40) Exploring Serious Relationships (00:50:59) The Power of Vulnerability (00:52:07) Episode Wrap-Up and Resources (00:52:15) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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