In this conversation, Persia Lawson, a dating and relationship coach, shares her journey from struggling in relationships to becoming a love coach. She emphasizes the importance of self-work and self-acceptance in finding a healthy and meaningful relationship. Persia also discusses the challenges faced by high-achieving women in their love lives and the need to redefine success and timelines. She highlights the significance of communication, respect, and trust in maintaining strong relationships. Persia encourages individuals to prioritize connection, enjoy the journey, and be their own biggest cheerleader. The conversation explores the challenges of relationships, including communication, living together, and dealing with family dynamics. It emphasizes the importance of finding what works for each individual relationship and being open and honest about roles and expectations. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media on relationships and the increasing number of people choosing to remain child-free. The guests discuss the role of masculinity in relationships and the need for men to embrace vulnerability and support each other. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and staying true to oneself in relationships.
Takeaways
Self-work and self-acceptance are crucial in finding a healthy and meaningful relationship.
High-achieving women often struggle in their love lives due to perfectionism and feeling undervalued.
Communication, respect, and trust are key ingredients for a strong relationship.
It's important to redefine success and timelines and focus on what truly brings positivity and fulfillment in life.
Prioritize connection, enjoy the journey, and be your own biggest cheerleader. Finding what works for your relationship and communicating roles and expectations is crucial.
Living together can be challenging, and it's important to navigate tricky situations and give each other space.
Money can be a source of friction in relationships, and open communication about finances is essential.
Toxic masculinity is harmful in relationships, and embracing vulnerability and supporting each other is key.
Social media can create unrealistic expectations and comparisons in relationships, so it's important to prioritize real connection and intimacy.
Family dynamics can be complex, and setting boundaries and having open conversations is necessary for healthy relationships.
Choosing to remain child-free is a personal decision, and it's important to respect and support individuals' choices.
Communication, setting boundaries, and staying true to oneself are essential in all relationships.
Timestamp
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:38 Welcome to Persia
00:04:01 What sort of Woman is a High Achiever
00:08:14 Natural blooming love
00:10:47 The BAD TIMES
00:13:24 Career
00:21:31 Keeping up with the others
00:31:04 The Main Ingredients to a good Relationships
00:37:00 Opposites but Values
00:41:18 Blue Job - Pink Job
00:45:57 Money, why so secret?
00:49:21 Masculinity in Relationships
00:52:59 AGE GAPS
00:56:05 Social Medias Role in Relationships
01:00:08 Negative Family Influence
01:02:29 Should you partner avoid your family
01:06:07 Children Free
01:12:33 The Final Question Forced to have Kids
01:14:17 Thank you for Coming on Persia
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