Relationship Goals: Episode 779

Published: Jan. 5, 2023, 10 a.m.

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Setting relational goals in the new year, plus Jeanine Amapola\\u2019s breakup recovery tips, and how to politely say \\u201cno\\u201d to a second date.


Featured musical artist: Love and the Outcome\\xa0


Roundtable: Goals for Your Relationships


Since a new year usually prompts conversations around goals and resolutions, we thought it would be fun to discuss our relational goals for the next 12 months. Whether in dating, friendship, family, or just general communication and interpersonal prowess, our guests take a look back at their relationships in 2022, the areas they hope to grow in this year, and how to have hope for your relational future in singleness, dating and more.


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Culture: Jeanine Amapola on Recovering From a Breakup


Let\\u2019s face it: Breakups are hard. If you\\u2019ve recently or not-so-recently walked through a relationship implosion, you know it\\u2019s not something you just \\u201cget over.\\u201d And it\\u2019s doubly tough when your friends are in a season of romantic bliss (or so it seems). Jeanine Amapola, host of the \\u201cHappy and Healthy Podcast,\\u201d has seen her share of heartache. She\\u2019ll talk through a couple of her breakups, honestly dissecting what she did both wrong and right. Her insights will give us encouragement as we navigate our own stories of relational loss.


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Inbox: What If I Don\\u2019t Want a Second Date?\\xa0


She was recently asked out by a guy but isn\\u2019t excited about it. She\\u2019s willing to give him a chance, but is already questioning how to turn down a second date if he asks for it. Is she overthinking this, or is there a way she can prepare for the conversation? Counselor Jenny Coffey weighs in.

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