BEING HER with Margarita Nazarenko

134: 13 Hard Truths That Will Set You Free

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Oct 12, 2025
This discussion dives into the evolving landscape of love and relationships as we age. It highlights how priorities shift, and the myths surrounding successful marriages can be misleading. Expect revelations about intense chemistry sometimes masking unhealthy patterns and the importance of mutual growth in relationships. You'll learn that closure after betrayal is a personal decision and that being impressive doesn’t necessarily inspire. Ultimately, it’s about embracing the journey of becoming the 'one' for each other.
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ANECDOTE

The Easter Basket That Didn’t Land

  • Margarita recounts making an Easter basket for her then-partner at age 24 and getting an underwhelming reaction.
  • That memory illustrates youthful maiden energy focused excessively on pleasing a partner.
INSIGHT

Love Is Easier When You Still Need It

  • Love is biologically easier when you still need it, like in your 20s when hormones make you more willing to bend.
  • Relationships feel simpler then because your biology inclines you to tolerate more male flaws.
INSIGHT

Marriage Is More Than Romantic Bliss

  • Long, outwardly successful marriages are not always happy behind closed doors.
  • Marriage often functions as companionship, witnessing, and accountability more than constant romance.
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