Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari Getting Honest with Nikki Glaser
Oct 17, 2023
Nikki Glaser, a standout comedian and TV host known for her brutally honest takes on relationships, dives deep into her tumultuous 10-year on-and-off romance. She shares her thoughts on the insecurities comedians often hide behind humor and explores red flags like narcissism and love bombing in dating. Nikki discusses the importance of giving partners freedom to foster trust and reflects on the challenges of casual encounters and emotional intelligence in relationships. Tune in for her insightful and humorous take on love!
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Decade-Long On‑Off Relationship
- Nikki has been on-and-off with the same boyfriend for about ten years and they recently stayed together for a year without breaking up.
- She explains she chose him originally because she was scared of commitment and wanted someone who wouldn't settle down.
Commitment Feels Like Finality
- Nikki links fear of permanent commitment to a broader fear of finality, saying 'deciding to be with someone forever reminds me of death.'
- That association makes long-term commitment feel frightening even when love exists.
Humor As An Adaptation For Insecurity
- Nikki argues many comedians are insecure and develop humor as an adaptive tool to get attention and mask perceived shortcomings.
- She suggests stand-up's bravado often hides deeper self-doubt.
