Val, Courtney, and Lisa unpack a real-life scenario about the complexities of financial boundaries, social pressures, and relationship expectations among young partners. They provide insights into recognizing red flags, managing guilt, and prioritizing self-care in tricky relationship dynamics.

Main topics:

• The impact of financial control and guilt-tripping in relationships
• Recognizing signs of unhealthy relationship behaviors
• The importance of self-awareness and boundaries in dating
• The role social media and peer pressure play in relationship decisions
• Practical advice for managing relationship conflicts and social obligations

Let’s Chat! Have a love story to share or a book recommendation we can’t miss? Maybe you have a "What Would You Do?" dilemma for us to tackle? We’d also love to hear from published authors or fellow relationship podcasters interested in an interview!

Head over to www.myperfectromance.com to connect.

But while you're here… don’t forget to follow the show and leave a rating or review. It means the world to us!

Coming up:

• How To Save Your Marriage by Lee Baucom: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/5822685.Lee_H_Baucom
• Heated Rivalry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKO26odltss
• Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36336078-call-me-by-your-name

• (00:00:00) - The Perfect Romance Deodorant
• (00:02:54) - Bradley Licks His Own Chapstick
• (00:05:53) - Microneedling is great for collagen production
• (00:07:23) - 8 Months In A Relationship
• (00:09:07) - His Childhood Friend's Birthday Trip To Mexico
• (00:12:29) - He Can't Afford To Pay For Her Wedding Plans
• (00:16:17) - He Doesn't Care About Money
• (00:20:44) - He Doesn't Want You To Go On A Vacation With Your
• (00:24:17) - How To Fix Your Perfect Love Life