A previous partner who was very close to proposing, he had been to about 30 countries. "I've flown to Bali 40 times. It's never enough" He broke up with somebody because they wouldn't travel anymore. But it was more than that. Love is such a small aspect of doing life with someone. Like, can I go through shit with you? Can I cry with you? That's really what marriage and life partnership is about.
On your journey to find and keep love (if this is your wish) have you ever felt like maybe you are meant to stay single forever?
That is how this week’s guest, Glo Atanmo aka Glo Graphics on IG felt throughout most of her life. She was used to not being any man's first choice only to later date 12 quality men at once. Then in 2022, she embarked on her pursuit of finding her forever love. She is now openly sharing her love story with her millions of followers online.
In this episode, she breaks down what the journey looked like and how she pursued an intentional dating season that led her to her lover.
Research article by Lachlan Brown for HackSpirit called “I can’t find love”. - 20 things to remember if you feel this is you”.
- You’re not really looking
- You’re list of wants in a partner is too long
- You’re in the wrong place
- You believe too much in soul mates and destiny
- You’re still not over your ex (intimate idealization)
- You don’t know what people want from you/ you don’t want to give it
- You have unresolved childhood issues
- You feel like you unconditionally deserve love
- You try way too hard
- You’re not being your true self
- You don’t know how to play the game
- You take dating for granted (entitlement issues)
- You sabotage relationships