In this solo episode, Krista + Lindsey get real about what it actually looks like to navigate relationships in your 30s, without losing yourself in the process.  From early dating anxiety to feeling “too attached,” they unpack the difference between intuition + fear, and why being honest might be your biggest dating advantage. They also dive into what it really means to communicate in modern relationships—and why clarity is actually magnetic. Plus, they get into the messy middle of healing—like feeling anger toward your parents, outgrowing friendships, and rebuilding intimacy after big life changes. Get ready to feel more secure, expressed, and aligned in every area of your life. We also talk about: Why getting “attached” in dating isn’t actually a bad thing The power of saying how you feel early in relationships How to stop future-tripping + come back to the present moment Navigating anger + resentment during therapy + healing Reparenting yourself + building emotional independence The truth about going “no contact” with family Why friendships aren’t always convenient—and what that means How to evolve relationships without guilt or forcing alignment Rebuilding intimacy + connection after becoming a parent Why scheduling time for your relationship is essential, not optional Resources: Instagram: @lindseysimcik Instagram: @itskrista Website: https://itskrista.com/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Paleovalley | Head to https://www.paleovalley.com/almost30 for 15% off your order! Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Fatty15 | Get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://www.fatty15.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 at checkout.  Our Place | Visit https://www.fromourplace.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 10% off sitewide.  Ka’Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your next order. Ritual | Don’t settle for less than evidence-based support. My listeners get 25% off your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  Hero Bread | Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code ALMOST30 at checkout. Revolve | Shop at https://www.REVOLVE.com/ALMOST30 and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. #REVOLVEpartner BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. To advertise on this podcast please email: [email protected]. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices