“Every single person has to go through something that completely destroys them to find out who they really are"

This week the #LetMeSipPod team begin with a discussion about the events which form your character. We ask is being destroyed the same as sacrifice or struggle? And if so, do you have to go through suffering to learn who you are? Does everyone have an experience that transforms an aspect of their life? Does it always have to be a negative emotion?

The conversation develops into one about learning from the experiences of others vs going through hardships yourself. Do you regret the negative experiences or do they help you develop? Were they unnecessary or unfortunate? And does the benefit of hindsight cloud your sense of what your past mistakes?

"What is a realistic budget to set aside for a girlfriend each month?"

In the second part we talk buying gifts… Should you have a fund set aside for spending on your partner? Does your opinion change if you are a 'kept woman' or is this purely entitlement? If this is your love language and you can afford it, should others mind their own? Or does this breed expectation? If the recipient adds value is it worth it? 

Later we talk dating someone who is significantly older/younger than you. If the love is genuine and healthy is this okay? Would you be embarrassed to tell your friends and family about it? Could you date someone older than your parents?

We end the episode with an update on the situation with DaBaby x Dani Leigh. Is baby mama drama becoming too common? Who's to blame in this situation? Do you feel sympathy or is this karma? Do some men have too many options or should she have seen this coming? What about the child during pregnancy and after?