In this final episode of the Romantic Cynic Podcast, I talk about finding the right partner for you. I discuss things that you can do when seeking out the relationship that you want for a lifetime. I also share with you the purpose and my journey with this podcast, and why I have decided to make this one the final episode.  I hope you find insight into this week’s episode. Thank you to those that have listened and been a part of this journey with me.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I talk about coping with rejection in love. I can speak from my own personal experience that love rejection is one of the most difficult forms of rejection that any person can deal with. There are things that you can do for yourself that will help you cope. Hopefully, during your healing process you’ll learn to appreciate this experience by realizing there is a better love for you out there.  I hope you find insight into this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I talk about my experience of hearing the phrase “This is who I am, deal with it” from my ex-husband. The toxicity of this phrase should be a warning of their potential ill-treatment towards you. This is something that none of us should settle for in a romantic relationship, especially if you’ve dealt with a partner where they expect you to change for them.  I hope you find insight into this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I talk about the importance of setting your own boundaries as an individual just newly dating someone or as someone that has been in a relationship for a while. Setting boundaries and expressing those boundaries to your partner is not only good for your mental health, but it will establish a level at which you would like to be respected by your partner. I hope you find insight into this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I talk about the importance of defining respect in your relationship. It’s important to have this conversation early on in your relationship, so you both understand what boundaries are not okay to cross. If you have been in a longer-term relationship and have not had this conversation it is important to still have it, in case lines have been crossed. Having an open and honest conversation around your definition of respect can help the overall health of your relationship with...

In this episode, I talk about knowing and recognizing your own self-worth. There are those of us that allow others to decide and dictate what our self-worth is. Unfortunately, or fortunately, it’s the people that are closest to us that have the greatest impact on what we believe our self-worth to be. Each of us has to make a concerted effort to decide what we believe our self-worth is without the influence of outside forces, because we are each deserving of consideration, respect and love....

In this episode, I talk about the three types of love: the first love, the hard love, and the love that will last. The hard love is the one that most of us will repeat over and over again, because we may not have learned our lesson. But the love that will last is the most rewarding, most peaceful, and the one that will be worth all the hard ache that you may have experienced.  I hope you find insight into this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I discuss and share indicators of what could determine if your relationship will last or will not last. It can be difficult for us to recognize these indicators especially if we’re in the honeymoon phase. Or sometimes we accept when someone treats us less than just to be in a relationship. Listening to our gut, our instinct can save us a lot of time and heartache.  I hope you find insight into this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I share a negative experience of how my ex-husband would take care of me in a moment of when I needed him. I further discuss how our loving partners should take care of us and how we should take care of them. It’s important that we’re there for our partners if they are sick, have an accident, lose their job, to name a few instances.   I hope you find insight into this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I ask the question, “Is love enough?” by answering “no.” Love is not the end all, be all for a loving and lasting relationship. There can be love in any relationship, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a healthy relationship. A part of having a loving and healthy relationship is feeling emotionally safe with your partner.  I hope you find insight into this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I share my experience on how time healed me after divorce. It’s definitely a journey through forgiveness, accountability, and self-growth. The place you want your ex-partner, ex-spouse, etc. is in the “cornfield.” You may think of them from time to time, and that is okay. The ultimate goal of knowing you’ve healed is knowing your ex-partner is in the “cornfield”.  I hope you find insight into this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I talk about Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love. According to this theory, there are three components of love: intimacy, passion, and commitment. From these three components make up eight different types of love, with the ultimate combination of the three: consummate love or true love. I also share with you a few examples from my own personal life. I hope you find insight in this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I talk about finding gratitude in your life. It’s easier to focus on everything you don’t have versus being grateful for what you do have. It’s an unfortunate habit for us to compare our lives with others, especially if they appear to have a “perfect” life. It takes a conscious effort for us to focus on positive energy within ourselves and find things that we are grateful for.  I hope you find insight in this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I talk about when to let go of a relationship. It’s not always an easy choice to leave or even when to leave. But it ultimately comes down to you, your mental and emotional wellbeing, and your own happiness. There is a stigma of being single in society as if you failed in a relationship, when you decide to leave. I believe it takes strength to leave. I hope you find insight in this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I talk about the power of encouragement in a romantic relationship. There are many different types of human interactions where encouragement is part of the learning process or the growth process or both. This is no different in romantic relationships. When you and your partner encourage one another trust is built, a safe environment is created, and being vulnerable with each other allows your relationship to flourish. I hope you find insight in this week’s episode.   Yours...

In this episode, I talk about how closure comes from within after a break-up. I share my own life experiences of how I found closure in past relationships, such as writing letters (with no intention to give to the recipient) to taking a hammer to past gifts. I, also, give other examples on how you can heal and find closure. At the end of everything, the most important thing you can do is put you first. I hope you find insight in this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I talk about the law of attraction in relationships. I share my own insight, and examples of the power of the law of attraction. Like attracts like. When we think from a positive perspective that energy is given to the universe, and we will be rewarded with the greatest love we’ve ever known. But there is some caution when attracting what you truly want in life. I hope you find insight in this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic

In this episode, I share my perspective on loyalty in relationships. Loyalty is not freely given but earned through time. Being free of judgement is a part of earning and receiving loyalty. I, also, believe that matching positive energy for positive energy is another contributing factor. With so many distractions in real life and on social media, it’s important avoid putting oneself purposely in a situation where loyalty is tested or can be questioned. I hope you find insight in this week’s...

In this episode, I talk about the self-proclaimed “nice guy” and share my experience of being in a relationship with this type of person. Yes, my ex-husband was the “nice guy.” Some common characteristics of the nice guy are: they try to control you, they trash men you are attracted too, they judge you, and their mindset is transactional. If they do something nice for you, they’ll make you feel obligated to do something nice for them. The self-proclaimed nice guy is a walking red flag.  I...

In this episode, I talk about how friendships from a foundation level make for the best and most successful romantic relationships. We choose our friends based on common interests, be able to share our deepest secrets, and being comfortable to be ourselves around them without judgement. Having a best friend that’s your romantic partner makes for a fulfilling relationship. I hope you find insight in this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic   P.S. Life is a marathon not a sprint....

In this episode, I share my experience of being in a long-term relationship with someone that worked to appear single. My partner would go out of his way to make sure we were not connected or not shown as a couple on his social media. Nor would he wear his wedding ring because he “just didn’t want to.”  I hope you find insight in this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic   P.S. Life is a marathon not a sprint. Live and grow through your own self journey, learn to be a loving...

In this episode, I discuss the “casual, undefined, non-committed relationship” -or- what we call the “Situationship” relationship. Many of us, or perhaps all of us, have experienced this type of relationship or maybe you’re in one right now. This type of relationship can work for some people, but for others there’s a natural progression of wanting a more committed relationship. I hope find insight in this week’s episode.   Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic   P.S. Life is a marathon not a...

In this episode, I talk about how the new year gives you the opportunity to become a new you. Particularly if you’re single and don’t necessarily know how to be on your own. The new year should give all of us a chance to be a new version of ourselves or discovering who we are and where we want to go in this life. I hope you find insight and inspiration in this week’s episode. Life is a marathon not a sprint. Live and grow through your own self journey, learn to be a loving & supportive...

In this episode, I talk and share my experiences surrounding the importance of family in your life as an individual and within a relationship. Building a strong bond between you and your partner’s family should be a priority to both of you. I hope you find insight in this week’s episode. Always be kind to yourself, live and grow through your own self journey, learn to be a loving & supportive partner, and become the best version of you.    Yours Truly, The Romantic Cynic