Romances & Practicalities

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.comTIMESTAMPSIntroduction 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 Mentioned in this episode:Book Your Breakthrough Boost todayDamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough