Before you even think about getting into a relationship, ask yourself—are you actually ready for one? Too many people jump into dating without knowing their worth, setting boundaries, or figuring out what they really want. Then when it all falls apart, they’re stuck wondering where they went wrong. If you’ve ever ignored dating red flags, convinced yourself that someone would change for you, or felt like you had to settle in love, we need to talk.

Self-growth before dating is a game changer. You have to take time to work on yourself, build confidence, and make sure you’re not carrying emotional baggage into something new. Finding yourself before a relationship means you’re walking in as a whole person—not waiting for someone else to "complete" you. And let’s be real, if you don’t set relationship boundaries from the start, you’ll end up in a situation where you’re questioning everything.

If you keep attracting the same toxic situations, it’s time to figure out why. Are you ignoring the signs? Are you letting your feelings cloud your judgment? Are you hoping things will magically work out when deep down, you know better? Confidence in relationships starts with YOU. So before you catch feelings for the wrong one again, let’s break it all down.

What’s a red flag you ignored that you wish you hadn’t? Drop it in the comments, because we’re getting into ALL of it. 🚨

00:00 Relationship Advice: Don't Wait for Change

00:37 Starting a Weight Loss Journey

01:20 Personal Trainer Challenges

01:52 Setting Consequences for Weight Loss Goals

03:25 Debating the Definition of Water

04:35 Reflecting on Past Fitness Achievements

09:59 Weekly Reddit Discussion: Boyfriend's Disloyalty

14:14 Analyzing the Boyfriend's Behavior

19:49 Cultural Context and Personal Reflections

30:02 Unexpected Encounter

30:50 Silent Reactions

31:20 Questioning Intentions

32:31 Relationship Reflections

36:26 The Need vs. Want Debate

38:18 Personal Baggage in Relationships

41:42 The Nate Saga

51:15 Odd Friendships

54:49 Pandemic Realizations

57:29 Concluding Thoughts

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