I haven't met anyone who meets my criteria without deal-breakers. Does this mean I'm being too picky? Where's the line between having impossible standards and settling?
Nov 2025
Sincerely, Sumayah — Consistency, Mindset & Letting Allah Choose
I realise I haven't touched base with you guys in a little while. On a day-to-day basis I'm doing what most of you are probably doing: juggling my commitments, working, momming and trying my best to hold on to my wird. Alhamdulillah for what Allah (awj) allows us to do. I want to ... Show More
32m 8s
Jul 2025
WHAT'S THE BIGGEST RED FLAG IN A RELATIONSHIP?
This week, we’re getting too real about boundaries, setting standards, dating timelines, unexpected icks, and whether you can recover once you’ve gotten them.Is the ick a dealbreaker or are we just scared of emotional intimacy? How long should you actually date someone before mar ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 2023
194. "Are My Standards TOO High?" - A Much-Needed Conversation on Standards
<p dir="ltr">Last week, we had a chat about what it looks like when your standards are actually conditions, and you're too wishy-washy about standing firm in the standards you've set…</p> <p dir="ltr">This week, I want to talk about what happens when you're TOO strict with your s ... Show More
20m 2s
Mar 2024
Do You REALLY Know What You Want in a Partner?
<p>Everyone has an ideal partner checklist that might include attributes like "6 foot, 6 figures, 6 pack abs." But is this setting you up for failure in relationships?</p><p>In today’s podcast, we discuss why there may be a striking contradiction between what you want a ... Show More
35m 29s
<p dir="ltr">"I keep trying and trying, but the men I'm attracting just aren't it. Why can't I find a man that meets my standards?"</p> <p dir="ltr">I don't know…do you keep compromising on those standards, maybe?</p> <p dir="ltr">Here's the thing. A lot of people don't feel like ... Show More