Feb 18 2025 67 mins
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It’s easy to get caught up in love, but sometimes, in the process of building a life with a partner, parts of personal identity can start to fade. In this episode of Together Real Bad, hosts Beautifulll and Ace take a deep dive into what it means to maintain individuality in a long-term relationship.
Three years into their journey, they reflect on the question: Are they still the same people they were at the start, or have they lost pieces of themselves along the way? This conversation isn’t about relationship struggles—it’s about growth, self-awareness, and ensuring that love doesn’t come at the cost of personal identity.
Thing we love this week!
- Book Recommendations –
- The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes: Get it on Amazon
- Good to Great by Jim Collins: Get it on Amazon
- Melted and Bonded: https://www.instagram.com/meltedbondedjewelry
🚨 What Listeners Can Expect in This Episode:
🎭 The Evolution of Self in a Relationship – How they’ve changed (and stayed the same) over the past three years
🤝 Compromise vs. Sacrifice – The fine line between making healthy adjustments and losing individuality
🚩 Signs of Losing Yourself in a Relationship – How to recognize when personal goals, hobbies, and friendships start taking a back seat
🛠️ Maintaining Independence While in Love – Strategies to stay true to oneself while nurturing a strong partnership
💬 Friendships & Relationships – How their friendships have evolved, and what it means to keep social circles thriving
🛋️ The Role of Therapy & Self-Discovery – How therapy has helped one of them rediscover who they are today
🔄 Daily Rituals for Self-Preservation – The small but significant habits that help maintain a sense of self
This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered: Am I still me in this relationship? Beautiful and Ace break it all down, offering personal reflections, practical advice, and a real look at how they navigate love while staying true to themselves.
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👉 How do you maintain your individuality while being in love?
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