Summary

In this episode, BJ explores her dating experiences after her marriage ended. She discusses the struggle of balancing honesty and authenticity with respect for the people she has been involved with. BJ shares her post-divorce flings and the lessons she learned from each of them. She also analyzes the tangled love affair between Issa and Nathan from HBO's Insecure as a master class in miscommunication and the pressure to move on after a long-term relationship. BJ emphasizes the importance of taking time to heal, being honest about one's intentions, and prioritizing self-discovery before diving back into the dating world.

Takeaways

Take time to heal and prioritize self-discovery before diving back into the dating world.

Be honest about your intentions and what you want out of dating.

Reflect on your own contributions to the breakdown of your past relationship.

Don't rush into a new relationship to avoid feeling lonely or to prove that you're okay.

Communication is key in navigating relationships and setting boundaries.

Sound Bites

"Diving into the sometimes messy, beautiful, and even hilarious world of dating post divorce."

"Trying to get under someone new to get over someone else. That is trash ass advice."

"Butterflies ain't nothing but anxiety with pretty wings."

Keywords

dating, post-divorce, flings, honesty, authenticity, respect, lessons, love affair, miscommunication, pressure, healing, self-discovery