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Published May 12, 2021

ASK THESE 3 QUESTIONS When Dating To See If They're RIGHT FOR YOU! | DeVon Franklin & Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes and DeVon Franklin delve into relationship myths, the impact of media, and the significance of self-awareness, while emphasizing clear communication, managing expectations, and embracing vulnerability for deeper connections.
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  • Discomfort

    Navigating the discomfort of vulnerability is a challenging yet essential part of personal growth. shares his journey of embracing vulnerability, describing it as initially feeling like dying but gradually becoming easier with practice 1. He challenges to spend ten minutes a day for 30 days being vulnerable with someone close to him, emphasizing the transformative power of leaning into discomfort 2.

    When you lean into those uncomfortable moments, on the other side of it, you're going to feel a lot more natural discomfort.

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    DeVon acknowledges the difficulty but commits to the challenge, recognizing its potential to help him live more freely and authentically.

       

    Intimacy

    Vulnerability plays a crucial role in forming deeper intimate connections within relationships. DeVon reflects on his struggles with vulnerability, admitting that he often shut down emotionally to avoid dealing with his feelings 3. He emphasizes the importance of communicating expectations clearly in relationships to avoid misunderstandings and resentment 4.

    The only way that we can continue to grow in that help is to grow here and to grow in that vulnerability.

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    By embracing vulnerability, individuals can foster more authentic and fulfilling relationships.

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