With infinite possibilities in dating and love, Marlowe Lenard is learning that you do not have to settle for anything less than what you deserve. Not because another love is around the corner, but because you must be honest with yourself to be honest while dating and spending time with someone else.

In Episode 14 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard, Marlowe shares a lesson she recently learned from dating and romantic relationships. Although hurt and disappointed, Marlowe chose to walk away from a relationship where she and the other person didn't share the same goals.

Marlowe reflects on the honesty, strength, and maturity needed to walk away from love instead of staying in an unfulfilling relationship, rather than creating a fantasy and narrative of what she wanted the relationship to become — a lesson learned from Marlowe’s 15-year marriage.

Marlowe Lenard is gaining clarity about what she wants and doesn't want in her life, including in romantic relationships and from a romantic partner. Episode 14 of Authentic with Marlowe Lenard shares how being authentic with yourself requires you to make difficult decisions, like leaving an exciting love once you learn that both people are not aligned.

The realization that "two people could carry the same experience but be meant to take them in different directions" underscores the idea that relationships are not just about feelings, but each persons individual path and growth. This perspective encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships and consider how these connections can guide them toward their authentic selves.

Through tears and pride, Marlowe demonstrates the necessity of setting boundaries and encourages listeners to take off their emotional, societal, nonchalant, inauthentic masks and confront their relationships with honesty.

This episode is produced by Skip The Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives.