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Jul 2024
28m 46s

(Matt Monday): My Honest Advice to Singl...

MATTHEW HUSSEY
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“How and when should I have the conversation that I want marriage and kids?” Good question! And definitely a tricky subject for most people. We are told to be honest about what we want, but we also worry about scaring someone off if we bring it up too soon. In today’s episode, I give you 6 practical steps to help you determine if someone shares your goals and timeline, figure out exactly what you want (and come up with a plan for each possibility), and approach these conversations in a natural and confident way.

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