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Romances & Practicalities
Season 12 · Episode 548

Romances & Practicalities

Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman · Dates and Mates Media

February 18, 202554m 28s

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Show Notes

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)  

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