Comedian/Author Rosie Tran (⁠@FunnyRosie⁠) interviews Lauren Josephine (⁠@lookingforsomethingserious⁠) , the author of 'Looking for Something Serious,' discusses her journey in the online dating world and the challenges of modern dating. She shares her experiences and frustrations, which led her to start an Instagram page and write a book to help others feel less alone.

Lauren emphasizes the importance of being authentic and qualifying potential partners upfront. She criticizes toxic dating advice that promotes changing oneself to fit an ideal and highlights the need for open communication and setting boundaries.

The conversation also touches on the phenomenon of ghosting and the unexpected ways people can meet their partners, such as through Reddit.

In this conversation, Lauren and Rosie discuss attachment styles and the impact they have on dating and relationships. Lauren shares her experience of discovering her anxious attachment style and how it influenced her dating behavior. She also discusses how dating someone who was consistent and stable initially triggered her avoidant tendencies.

They emphasize the importance of self-awareness and communication in navigating attachment trauma and finding secure relationships. They also touch on the significance of discernment and trusting one's intuition in dating and friendships. Lauren shares her tips for working through self-sabotage and the importance of feeling and processing emotions. They discuss the correlation between childhood trauma and interpersonal relationships. Finally, they talk about their writing experiences and the importance of finding a creative flow.

Rosie Tran Socials:

⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠| ⁠Instagram⁠

Lauren Josephine Socials:

⁠Website ⁠| ⁠Instagram⁠

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