True Story London Podcast 17 - Long Distance People Pleasing w/Maria Shehata
Dec 20, 2023
Maria Shehata, a talented stand-up comedian known for her witty takes on people-pleasing and relationships, shares her hilarious yet poignant experience of falling in love long-distance. She reflects on the stark contrast between online chemistry and real-life encounters, which led to disillusionment. The conversation dives into personal growth amid awkward moments and the challenges of balancing a comedian's lifestyle. Maria also touches on the pressures of societal norms in relationships, revealing how these experiences shape her art and authenticity.
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Falling in Love Remotely
- Maria fell in love with someone over FaceTime across the Atlantic for six months before meeting in person.
- Upon meeting, fundamental differences and problems led to them quickly falling out of love and breaking up.
In-Person Reality Reveals Truth
- Maria realized you can't truly know who someone is until you're in an in-person relationship.
- Online connections can feel like love but often miss key elements only found face-to-face.
The Cost of People-Pleasing
- Maria recognized people-pleasing caused her to say yes to a proposal she didn’t truly want.
- She was uncomfortable but fearful of hurting feelings, highlighting self-abandonment in relationships.
