Sex, Lies & DM Slides 105. Relationship Comparisons: Are We Sharing Too Much?
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Aug 12, 2024 Ana, an insightful commentator on relationship dynamics, dives deep into the complexities of love and social media. She discusses how online portrayals often skew our perceptions, leading to unhealthy comparisons. The two also fantasize about dream proposals and the balance between spontaneity and grand gestures. A quirky tarot reading predicting parenthood sparks laughs and candid reflections on starting a family. They emphasize the need for open dialogue in relationships to combat feelings of inadequacy influenced by the highlight reels of social media.
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Resist Comparison
- Avoid comparing your relationship to others on social media.
- Remember, social media only shows the highlight reel, not the real struggles.
Why We Compare
- Comparisons arise when we see others possessing something we lack, creating feelings of inadequacy.
- This is amplified on social media due to constant exposure to idealized relationships.
Dream Proposals
- Ana and Safran discuss their dream proposals, preferring intimate settings over public displays.
- Safran recalls once wanting a flash mob proposal, inspired by the movie 'Friends with Benefits'.