54 min

10 The Things People Say to You When Single and How to Handle It Dating for Marriage

    • Relationships

How many times have people asked you why you are still single?  What about these other 4 pieces of unsolicited advice - "it'll happen when you least expect it.", "You're so young, don't worry about it!", " I have this friend who met her future spouse...", "They're just intimidated by you!" Hannah and Lori discuss why it is okay to ignore these people and how to not let these statements get to you.  In addition they share the advice and comments their audience members are getting. Lori talks about some articles she found that can help you think about the motivations behind the advice and exam -how it makes you feel --This way you can understand whether or not the advice giver has your best interest in mind. They also discuss instead of giving unwanted advice some things you can do to help support your single friends during their dating journey.  At the end of the episode Lori shares some quick wins to take away and comments on why your friends are not setting you up with people they know.

Articles referenced in episode : Types of Unsolicited Advice that Cause Stress -https://www.verywellmind.com/whats-behind-different-types-of-unsolicited-advice-3144961 and 75 Things Single People Wish You'd Stop Saying  -https://bestlifeonline.com/things-single-people-wish-stop-saying/

How many times have people asked you why you are still single?  What about these other 4 pieces of unsolicited advice - "it'll happen when you least expect it.", "You're so young, don't worry about it!", " I have this friend who met her future spouse...", "They're just intimidated by you!" Hannah and Lori discuss why it is okay to ignore these people and how to not let these statements get to you.  In addition they share the advice and comments their audience members are getting. Lori talks about some articles she found that can help you think about the motivations behind the advice and exam -how it makes you feel --This way you can understand whether or not the advice giver has your best interest in mind. They also discuss instead of giving unwanted advice some things you can do to help support your single friends during their dating journey.  At the end of the episode Lori shares some quick wins to take away and comments on why your friends are not setting you up with people they know.

Articles referenced in episode : Types of Unsolicited Advice that Cause Stress -https://www.verywellmind.com/whats-behind-different-types-of-unsolicited-advice-3144961 and 75 Things Single People Wish You'd Stop Saying  -https://bestlifeonline.com/things-single-people-wish-stop-saying/

54 min