695. Ghosting, Cheating + Parental Influence: Modern Dating Challenges + How To Heal Them

Let’s face it: sometimes, dating can feel like a battlefield. In this episode, Krista + Lindsey unpack the biggest struggles in modern relationships, from ghosting to infidelity and everything in between. Plus, K+L get real about their own relationship woes over the years, and how they’ve healed. Ahead, explore how family dynamics shape your romantic decisions, the impact of insecurities on dating patterns, and the emotional fallout of poor communication. K+L also discuss the role of social media in dating, and how fantasy thinking can distort our relationships.  Whether you’re on the dating scene, having relationship hiccups or just want to hear some juicy stories, this episode is for anyone seeking deeper levels of human connection. Get ready to brush up on your communication skills and claim the healthy love you deserve! We also talk about: Emotional repercussions of phone calls from family members The thorny influence of parental input in romantic relationships Real-life tales of cheating + lack of accountability Navigating the complex terrain of ghosting + its emotional toll Ghosting in both short-term and deeper relationships Dealing with discrepancies between personal standards + actions Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Program: Sacredness of Being Single Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Sponsors: Seed | Support your gut this summer with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/ALMOST30 and use code 25ALMOST to get 25% off your first month. AG1 | Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/almost30. LMNT | Get 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order at DrinkLMNT.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices