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Published Sep 13, 2019

251: Help! I Have Two Years Left to Live. | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo dive into the emotional complexities of living with a terminal illness, simultaneously addressing topics from personal development to podcast creation. With insights on maintaining relationships, professional networking, and career transitions, they provide listeners with actionable advice to make the most of life's challenges and opportunities.
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  • Professional Boundaries

    Navigating romantic interests within professional settings can be tricky, especially for women. advises ensuring any professional dealings are concluded before pursuing personal interests. He shares a personal anecdote about a journalist who waited until her work was done to express her interest in him, highlighting the importance of timing 1. Mutual friends can help gauge interest and facilitate introductions, but it's crucial to tread lightly to avoid professional repercussions 2. The current climate, influenced by the Me-Too movement, adds another layer of complexity, making it essential to proceed with caution 3.

    If he seems cold, it doesn't necessarily mean that he's uninterested. It means he doesn't want to get sued or fired or chastised or embarrassed in front of all of his friends and family on social media.

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    Balancing professionalism and personal interest requires careful navigation and clear boundaries.

       

    Finding Love

    Finding love later in life presents unique challenges. A 51-year-old woman shares her struggle with the limited dating pool and the difficulties of forming connections due to frequent travel 4. emphasizes the importance of putting down roots and developing a social circle to improve the chances of finding a meaningful relationship 5. He also introduces a dating app called Ship, which allows friends to help each other find matches, adding a fun, collaborative element to the dating process 6.

    You need to develop a social circle. There's no real way I can think of where somebody who's on the road all the time can simply grow roots overnight.

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    Building a stable social environment is key to overcoming the challenges of finding love later in life.

       

    Improving Family Ties

    Improving relationships with family members, especially across generational gaps, can be challenging. A listener seeks advice on connecting better with their parents, who are in their late fifties. suggests addressing the issue directly and possibly involving a therapist to facilitate open communication 7. He acknowledges that old habits die hard, but emphasizes the value of building a closer relationship with parents, not just for the present but also for future family dynamics.

    Knowing how to build a close relationship between parent and child is going to serve you when you finally decide to have your own kids.

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    Taking proactive steps to improve family ties can lead to more fulfilling relationships.

       

    Sexual Compatibility

    Managing concerns about a partner's sexual history requires introspection and open communication. A listener is troubled by their partner's past with over 100 sexual partners. advises that while it's normal to have preferences, it's crucial to differentiate between personal insecurities and genuine compatibility issues 8. He suggests discussing these concerns openly with the partner and possibly seeking therapy to address any lingering insecurities 9.

    Strong connections with people don't happen every day and it seems unfair to hold someone's past against them.

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    Addressing sexual history concerns thoughtfully can strengthen the relationship and build trust.

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