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Published Jun 29, 2018

62: How to Get over Your Significant Other’s Colorful Dating History | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo explore navigating jealousy over a partner's dating past, ethical dilemmas in design work, and effective communication strategies to support friends with depression while maintaining boundaries.
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  • Jealousy

    Jealousy in relationships often stems from insecurities and unresolved feelings about a partner's past. and discuss how these emotions can manifest as irrational anger or criticism over trivial matters, masking deeper issues 1. It's crucial to recognize these feelings as personal insecurities rather than faults in the partner. Jordan advises that understanding and addressing these emotions can prevent them from damaging the relationship 2.

    You have to make sure that you're worried about her “colorful past” and not kind of questioning her ability to stay faithful.

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    Acknowledging these feelings and communicating openly with your partner can help build trust and strengthen the relationship.

       

    Workplace Dating

    Dating in the workplace presents significant risks that can impact both personal and professional life. emphasizes the potential for complications if a workplace romance ends poorly, affecting job satisfaction and career progression 3. He advises against pursuing such relationships unless one is prepared to change jobs, highlighting the rarity of successful workplace romances.

    Once you start dating someone at work, man, you know, it's a bad idea.

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    Maintaining professional boundaries and considering the long-term implications is crucial before deciding to engage in a workplace relationship.

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