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Romances & Practicalities

February 18, 2025 • 59 mins
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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