Furniture Anniversary & Next Gen Dating

In Damona’s anniversary episode, her daughter Addie shares what she’s learned about dating and relationships from her parents 17 years of marriage. Then, Addie takes over the Dear Damona segment with dating questions from the next generation of daters that are surprisingly relatable to people of all ages, like: Is it okay to tell a friend that you think the person they are dating isn't a good fit? What are the signs that someone is attracted to you? How do you break up with someone kindly? What’s more important, looks or compatibility? And the Dating Dish of the week is “Lessons Learned: They Married, Divorced and Then Married Their Ex-Spouses Again”. Read the complete article from The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/style/ex-spouse-divorced-remarried.html Share the love: Get your copy of F the Fairy Tale on Amazon today and leave a review and Damona could shout you out on an upcoming episode! TIMECODES 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:09 F The Fairy Tale - Think of a Relationship Like a Table 00:03:18 Episode Preview - The Future of Dating, Insights on Dating & Relationships from Damona's Daughter, Addie. 00:04:26 Dating Dish - New York Times: Discussion on couples who married, divorced, and remarried each other. 00:05:40 Story of Leslie and Val navigating religious differences in their relationship. 00:08:11 Story of Jean and Ronnie marrying and divorcing multiple times, and their lessons learned about the importance of being a team in a relationship. 00:10:33 Final take away from the article emphasizes the importance of not overdoing intense emotional conversations in relationships. 00:11:33 Addie Introduction 00:12:35 Addie discusses the current state of dating from a teenager's perspective. 00:13:13 Addie's perspective on the challenges of finding and meeting potential partners outside of school. 00:14:42 Addie's insights on different stages of dating and where people in her class are meeting potential partners. 00:15:45 Addie shares her observations of Damona and Seth's relationship and the importance of humor in relationships. 00:17:45 Addie's thoughts on wanting marriage and kids in the future, and the freedom to design her own dating destiny. 00:20:34 Discussion on the appropriateness of commenting on a friend's relationship and the potential impact on the friendship. 00:23:50 Signs of attraction, including body language, changes in behavior, and the importance of face-to-face interaction. 00:28:50 The importance of honest communication and creating a safe space for sharing feelings during a breakup. 00:33:17 The value of connection, shared experiences, and shared values in deepening chemistry, and the impact of instant attraction in modern dating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices