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We'll discover in Part 2 the realities of creating a healthy relationship, acknowledging our own weaknesses and getting ready to love someone well. There's a lot more to finding love than being prepared to keep it. I hope you listen with an open heart.

Are You READY for a Relationship? Wanting a relationship doesn't necessarily mean you're ready for a relationship. On this episode of Talk With Yaks, we'll delve into what it actually means to be prepared for a healthy romantic relationship. We talk about emotional maturity, being self-aware, healing from past experiences, knowing what's important to you, stating your needs, and taking accountability for your actions. Is it love you're seeking, because you're ready to share your life with someone else, or because you feel lonely and think someone else will fill the void? Let's discuss our hopes, fears and how we are developing for a successful relationship. Before you ask questions about whether you've found the right person, consider whether you're the right person, as well. And as always, listen , with an open Heart.

Though chemistry can attract, character is what ensures that a relationship can last. And that was established in the previous episode. We further explored in this episode of Talk With Yaks why character is more important than chemistry when selecting a life partner, the importance of values and emotional maturity in a long, satisfying relationship and why attraction is not enough to foster a healthy relationship. Butterflies don't always mean the person who's offering them is the one who can build a future with you. And as always, listen with an open heart.

Attraction can be created in chemistry, but character is what makes a relationship work in the long-term. In this episode of Talk With Yaks we discuss the importance of character beyond the butterflies, physical attraction and emotional connection. We discuss characteristics that demonstrate a person's character—and how selecting someone by character can make all the difference in forming a healthy and lasting relationship. Chemistry can draw you together, but what happens after you get there is determined by your character.

In this concluding part of Dating Basics, we explored more fundamentals of dating that no one tells you about like, setting healthy boundaries, knowing yourself, communication, intentions, and paying attention to how the relationship makes you feel, among others. This is a down-to-earth discussion for anyone in a modern relationship. ‎

Dating can be fun, confusing and overwhelming. While it is important to feel the emotion, attraction and expectations, before diving in there are a few basic rules that everyone should know. On this episode of Talk With Yaks, we take the time to go back to the basics of dating, what it's all about, some of the common pitfalls and problems to avoid, and how to approach relationships clearly and intentionally. This episode will be helpful for anyone who's dating – or has been dating for some time – to learn how to date better and make better choices.

If we love each other, that's all that matters, is our saying. However, is love really enough to make a relationship work? ‎We examine in this episode of Talk With Yaks, what can go wrong when two people really love each other, but find they do not communicate, understand, have the same values, emotional maturity or commitment. ‎Sometimes, love is there, but there's something missing in the relationship. As always, listen with an open heart.

"We love each other and that's all that matters." Sounds beautiful, right? Sometimes, such is not the case. If it takes more than love, then what are other things? Join me in this first episode as I introduce this vital topic to us. As always, listen with an open heart.

In this concluding episode of How Good Relationships Slowly Die, we offered practical solutions to the various threats to the peace of your relationship. ‎As always, listen with an open heart. ‎

Sometimes, not all relationships come to an end when one person cheats. ‎At times, they fade out over time as both people talk less, the effort becomes inconsistent, affection becomes an option, and two people who were once very much alike begin to feel more and more like strangers in the same relationship. ‎In this episode of Talk With Yaks we discuss the subtle, unspoken, and commonly overlooked things that can kill a good relationship—emotional disconnection, lack of or inconsistent communication, taking each other for granted, unforgiveness, unmet needs, lack of intentionality and the other everyday habits we often overlook. ‎Sometimes, love doesn't just go away. At times, we just cease caring about it. ‎🎙️ Listen, meditate, and ask yourself, Do you continue to foster the relationship you prayed for?

We discuss what patience is in a romantic relationship in this episode of Talk With Yaks. Is patience about giving love and people room to grow, or can it sometimes become an excuse for settling? We examine the problems of being impatient, conflict, different timelines, rebuilding trust and learning to grow together (plus finding the balance between loving patiently and having healthy boundaries). The episodes referenced are, Watching For Patterns and Building Trust

‎In this episode of Talk With Yaks, we discussed why in relationships it's important to meet the other person halfway. Love is not a score-keeping game. Instead, it is about two persons who choose to see, understand, compromise and cooperate. We also explored that compromise doesn't mean giving up on yourself. And why it is hard to be compromise and how couples can find a way to make their relationships more balanced and healthier. From beginners to engaged couples and beyond, this conversation will inspire you to love each other with empathy, mutual respect and a commitment to bettering yourselves together. ‎ ‎P.S ‎The Brick Walls of Love was one of the episodes I made reference to.

‎Chasing financial stability is not a bad thing, right? ‎In today's world where everyone is seen chasing financial stability, it is not hard for love to take the back seat in the car. ‎We work longer hours, take on extra jobs, and pursue bigger dreams—all with the hope of getting a better tomorrow. However, what happens when the search of a better life begins to cost us the very relationships we're trying to protect? ‎In this week's episode, we discussed the hidden cost of hustle, the challenges it brings to our relationships, and practical ways to pursue financial success without losing the people who matter most. ‎‎As always, listen with an open heart.

When asked, “are men polygamous?” Two other questions come to mind: Is it really about nature, or is it about character? Join me this week as we take an in-depth look at a question that has divided people for ages. ‎In today’s episode, we explore the topic through the lenses of biological research, history, culture, and religion, asking whether men's behavior is determined by instinct or shaped by personal choices and values. ‎You sure don’t want to miss this one. As always, listen with an open heart. ‎P.S. In this episode, I also reference two previous conversations: The Commitment of Love Versus the Excitement of Love and Things More Important Than Love. ‎If you haven't listened to them yet, they're worth checking out before—or after—you tune in. ‎

‎Do women really love money, or is it what money represents? ‎This has been on the mind of most men especially in this age of social media, rising expectations and economic uncertainties. Again I ask, ‎is it really about money or what it represents? ‎Join me today as we take a look at this delicate topic.