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749. What Dating in My 20s Taught Me About Marriage in My 30s

2025/2/27
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Lindsey reflects on her dating experiences in her 20s and how they shaped her approach to marriage in her 30s. She emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences and using them to build healthier relationships. The Almost 30 podcast and upcoming book are mentioned as resources for listeners.
  • Dating in her 20s was chaotic and involved settling for bad behavior.
  • She learned to value healthy relationships built on trust, respect, and emotional maturity.
  • She now enjoys a thriving marriage based on these principles.

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In today’s solo with Lindsey, she gets real about her "cringe" dating moments in her 20s and how they ultimately laid the foundation for the partnership she manifested in her 30s. If you’re ready to call in love built on trust, mutual respect, and emotional maturity, then this one is a must-listen.

Ever wondered how to tell the difference between sparks and real love? Lindsey shares why dating in her 20s was so chaotic, but how she started to understand the difference between chemistry + compatibility. Now, as she enjoys a beautiful, thriving marriage, she reveals how she got here. 

Tune in for juicy insights on self-worth, setting boundaries, and embracing the sometimes mundane parts of love. Lindsey gives us the inside scoop on how she went from dating emotionally unavailable men to choosing a partner who chooses her back—every single day. 

We also talk about:

  • The difference between healthy love + addictive highs

  • Why emotional unavailability was a dating pattern for Lindsey

  • Letting go of the need for validation in relationships

  • The importance of clear communication as “the ultimate foreplay”

  • Building trust before vulnerability—and watching love grow

  • Learning to co-create relationships rather than blame or label

  • Moving from anxious attachment to security in love

  • How consistency in love feels like home (and why it’s not boring!)

  • Embracing the sacred (and sexy!) practice of transparency

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