<p>Why does modern dating feel so exhausting?</p><p>Why are so many people struggling to find lasting love despite having more options than ever before?</p><p>In this episode of The Masoom Minawala Show, I sit down with relationship coach, counselor, and mental health expert Ekta Bhanushali for an honest conversation about modern relationships, dating culture, emotional availability, attachment styles, self-worth, and what it truly takes to build healthy love in today&#39;s world.</p><p>With over a decade of experience helping people navigate relationships and emotional well-being, Ekta breaks down the patterns that keep us stuck - from chasing unavailable partners and confusing chemistry with compatibility to seeking validation through relationships and struggling with commitment.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re single, dating, healing from heartbreak, or in a long-term relationship, this episode will help you understand yourself and your relationships on a much deeper level.</p><p>✨ In this episode, we discuss:</p><p>• Why modern dating feels harder than ever</p><p>• Why people struggle with commitment today</p><p>• The impact of dating apps and endless choices</p><p>• Attachment styles and how they shape relationships</p><p>• Why we keep repeating unhealthy relationship patterns</p><p>• The difference between chemistry and compatibility</p><p>• Self-worth, validation, and emotional dependence</p><p>This isn&#39;t just a conversation about finding the right partner, it&#39;s about becoming the version of yourself that can create healthy, secure, and fulfilling relationships.</p><p>If you&#39;ve ever wondered why dating feels confusing, why relationships keep repeating the same patterns, or what healthy love actually looks like, this episode is for you.</p><p>🎙️ Subscribe to The Masoom Minawala Show for conversations that help women navigate life, love, career, money, and personal growth with confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>Social Media: </p><p>My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masoomminawala/</p><p>My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/masoomminawala/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&amp;originalSubdomain=in</p><p><br></p><p>About Me: </p><p><br>Masoom Minawala is the Founder and Creative Director of MSF Media, a women-focused media company built around one conviction: India&#39;s women are the largest underserved media audience in the world. She hosts The Masoom Minawala Show, a long-form podcast for ambitious women, and is an angel investor backing women founders across lifestyle, fashion, and digital media. A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honouree and pioneer of the #SupportIndianDesigners movement, Masoom has spent over a decade bringing Indian fashion, craft, and culture to global audiences.</p>