Welcome back to another captivating episode of "Shit Just Got Real". Hosts Alina Gutierrez and Taylor Dini dive into the intricacies of embracing a new mindset in relationships, the soft girl era. 

Get ready for an enlightening conversation as they share recent experiences and offer valuable insights on self-reflection, vulnerability, and the importance of setting early expectations. 

They encourage listeners to overcome their fears and engage in uncomfortable conversations to foster authentic relationships. It's hard, but so worth it!  This episode is a must-listen for those seeking a healthy approach to relationships and the nuances of opening up emotionally.

KEY TOPICS:

I. Approaching uncomfortable conversations 
- Understanding the potential outcomes 
- Being prepared to handle the conversation maturely 
- Maintaining emotional range 

II. Addressing someone who is still admired and considered a friend 
- Importance of not completely closing the door on the person 
- Acknowledging their potential role in one's life 

III. Dating mindset and setting expectations 
- Discussing changes in approach to dating
 - Importance of setting standards and communicating value in relationships 
- Avoiding partners who won't commit or don't treat you well 

IV. Dependency in relationships 
- The difference between healthy dependence and codependency 
- Experiencing hyper-independence and questioning its implications 
- Trusting and depending on people in our lives 

V. Vulnerability and communication 
- The difficulty of being vulnerable and having uncomfortable conversations 
- The importance of vulnerability in building meaningful relationships 
- Avoiding false promises and seeking clarity in relationships 

VI. Pursuing meaningful relationships 
- Acknowledging potential pain and disappointment in the search 
- Setting personal values and boundaries to find compatible partners 
- Rejecting casual encounters in favor of meaningful connections 

VII. Emotional processes and growth 
- Relationship experiences that led to personal growth 
- Learning to let someone love you and fostering emotional openness 
- Struggles with vulnerability and expressing feelings 

VIII. Balancing grief and learning from losses 
- Alina's approach of finding the positive and learning from bad experiences 
- The difficulty of processing emotions after heartbreak 
- Remaining vulnerable in the face of pain and trauma 

IX. Investing effort and intention in relationships 
- Reflecting on past relationship patterns and self-reflection 
- Rediscovering the desire for deep, thoughtful relationships 
- Being clear with oneself and others about desires and intentions 

X. Temptations and the risk of reverting to old habits 
- Friends warning against falling back into past behaviors -
 Amusing friends' ability to predict one's behavior 
- Resisting the temptation to revert to old habits for intentional relationships 

XI. Balancing criteria with humanity in partner selection 
- Overlooking potential connections due to rigid criteria 
- Considering the humanity of individuals beyond checkboxes

With love,
A + T

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