On this episode with Lauren Riihmaki aka LaurDIY aka everyone's DIY-obsessed bestie, we cover how she survived a public breakup and was able to heal and find love after a heartbreak.The most logical girl I've ever met teaches me how to move on with grace and allows me to get down and dirty with personal question about her old relationship from parting ways, to regrets, to what she learned, to accepting it was over, to being a youtube couple and how she'd never do it again, and much more.We also touch on the importance of non-negotiables when it comes to dating, your friends meeting your new man is a requirement, what she looks for in a new partner, dealing with conflict, and how she found her perfect man.We end the episode with advice to her younger self, a day in the life of a youtuber, dealing with failure, and always staying positive. Follow Lauren at @LaurDIY on Instagram, Youtube, Twitter and Tiktok Follow me at @violetbenson & @Tootiredtobecrazy and don't forget to subscribe!! Watch this episode on my youtube channel athttp://www.youtube.com/c/daddyissuesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surviving a public breakup with Lauren Riihimaki

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Surviving a public breakup with Lauren Riihimaki

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