Valuing independence in relationships and balancing personal interests is crucial for a healthy and fulfilling long-term relationship.
Open communication, honest discussions, and trying new things help maintain excitement, intimacy, and emotional connections in long-term relationships.
Deep dives
Hannah Lee's Journey as a YouTuber and Move to New York
Hannah Lee recounts her journey as a YouTuber, starting with fashion videos and later transitioning to makeup content. She discusses how she moved to California and focused on her YouTube channel, eventually leading to her decision to move to New York. Hannah shares that the move to New York was driven by her desire for a more fast-paced and stimulating environment. She also talks about the challenges of finding an apartment in New York and the trade-offs she had to make in terms of location and amenities.
Maintaining Independence in a Long-Distance Relationship
Hannah reflects on her long-term relationship with her boyfriend and the transition towards independence. She discusses the importance of balancing personal interests and maintaining one's own life within the relationship. Hannah shares that she and her boyfriend have open discussions about potential desires to be with other people, acknowledging the physical curiosity that can arise in long-term relationships. She emphasizes the need for honest communication and being open to trying new things in the relationship to keep the spark alive.
Overcoming Insecurities and Fostering Self-Growth
Hannah shares her personal journey of overcoming insecurities and growing as an individual within her relationship. She discusses how she worked on becoming more independent and building her own life, discovering her own interests and pursuing them. Hannah emphasizes the importance of investing in oneself and focusing on personal growth. She also highlights the significance of taking small steps and trying new things, such as setting monthly goals and exploring new experiences, to cultivate self-confidence and happiness.
Keeping Relationships Spicy and Embracing Change
Hannah offers insights into keeping relationships exciting and maintaining intimacy. She encourages open communication with one's partner about desires and interests to introduce new experiences and keep things fresh. Hannah stresses the importance of having a healthy balance between individual pursuits and quality time together. She also shares her perspective on long-term relationships and explores the idea of giving oneself permission to explore curiosity while prioritizing emotional connections and open dialogues with their partner.
I've definitely been guilty of being the "clingy" girlfriend. Hana (@hanaylee) and I talk about how we broke out of that pattern and how we learned to value independence in relationships. If you have any questions you want me to discuss with my guests, send them my way on Instagram (@estherys) 🤓 P.S. Thank you Athena Club for sponsoring this episode! For 20% off your first order, use code ONTHEFLOOR at https://www.athenaclub.com/. ☆ INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/35iTsEo ☆ YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3kmMfcD
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