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Jul 2024
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F*ck the Fairytale, Find What's Real wit...

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Are the stories you're telling yourself hurting your love life? We are so excited to have dating coach and author Damona Hoffman tell us why we should say F*CK THE FAIRYTALE and find what's real. We talk about why romanticizing pop culture fantasies, chemistry, and soulmates could be hindering you, and how to reframe the stories we tell ourselves. We discuss ... Show More
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