Are you in a failing relationship?
If you’re like most people, you enter into relationships with the best of intentions. You want to be with someone who makes you happy, who is your best friend, and who loves you for who you are. But sometimes things don’t go as planned. You might find yourself in a relationship that’s no longer working for you. If that’s the case, don’t give up! There’s still hope, and our guest today will share some of her wisdom about relationships.
Welcome back, friends, to The School of Greatness. Today’s guest is Judge Faith Jenkins, who started her law career as a litigator in a New York City law firm before becoming an assistant district attorney prosecuting criminals in Manhattan.
In this episode, we discuss how to not settle in your relationships, how to have emotional maturity in your relationships and why this is so key, the subtle red flags that most people miss when finding a partner, the biggest reasons that marriages fail today, the key things to look out for in a high-value partner, and so much more.
Who Is Faith Jenkins?
Judge Faith Jenkins started her law career as a litigator in a New York City law firm, before becoming an assistant district attorney prosecuting criminals in Manhattan. Over the last decade, she’s been the host of shows such as the popular TV series Divorce Court, which focuses on helping couples resolve personal and legal disputes.
Today, Judge Faith continues to provide legal commentaries on television on legal and social matters, and she appeared and featured on various media platforms like Fox 5 and CNN, before signing with MSNBC as a legal analyst.
She’s also written a new book called Sis, Don’t Settle: How to Stay Smart in Matters of the Heart. I love this conversation because she’s a divorce court judge talking about getting the right relationships. She has seen the worst relationship cases out there, so she’s one of the best people to talk about relationship issues and warn us about the subtle red flags to look for when finding a partner.
The Subtle Red Flags That Most People Miss When Finding a Partner
When it comes to finding a partner, most people are looking for someone that they can trust and love. However, sometimes we can be so blinded by our own desires that we miss the subtle red flags that are right in front of us. By recognizing these signs early on, you can avoid getting into a toxic relationship that will only lead to heartache. So, what are the subtle red flags to look out for?
“If you tell me you’re a vegan and you eat meat, … what does it say about that person? It’s saying that, for some reason, … they can’t be true to themselves with you. They’re trying to project someone who they think may impress you, and it’s not really who they are. So when you see those subtle things that you don’t understand, like why didn’t this person just be true and honest with me [when it’s] a small thing, how do you think they’re gonna handle the big things? So I actually look at those little things. What kind of digital footprints are people leaving online? On their social media?” – Faith Jenkins
We all want to be loved and feel accepted for who we are, but in order to have a healthy and fulfilling relationship, we first need to be honest with ourselves. It’s important to be true to yourself, and not pretend to be someone we’re not. When you are true to yourself, you can be authentic in your interactions, and this creates a more meaningful relationship.
