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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