Meet Nick Viall
Nick Viall is best known for his role on “The Bachelor.” He starred in “The Bachelorette” for two seasons before starring as the bachelor. He also appeared on “Bachelor in Paradise.” He has since started a podcast called “The Viall Files” where he talks about relationships and he also wrote a book called “Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday: And Other Advice on Love, Sex, and Dating.”
Why Nick Viall Is Mentally Strong
Nick’s struggles with his love life have been public. He’s been cheated on, had engagements end, and been rejected by women. But he acknowledges that he made a lot of mistakes in those relationships too.
What You’ll Hear on the Show
The difference between expectations and boundaries Why we tend to lie to ourselves in relationships How to follow through with your boundaries when you’re dating someone Why your boundaries are really for you and not the other person How your ego can interfere with your ability to have a healthy relationship The difference between pet peeves and non-negotiables How to know what your non-negotiables really are How dating apps have changed the dating scene How to differentiate between your emotions and an emotional connection Why we sometimes prefer pain over boredom Why you shouldn’t text your ex happy birthday Why you shouldn’t worry about someone cheating on you The importance of being patient with yourself
What You’ll Learn About Mental Health and Mental Strength
A relationship can reflect the amount of mental strength you have already and it can also be an opportunity to build mental strength. So relationships give us plenty of opportunities to learn about ourselves and to build more mental muscle on a daily basis.
Quotes From Nick
“Sometimes we will give into things like boredom and loneliness. And we will focus on what our egos are telling us, and we will seek validation rather than what might be better for our hearts.““Keep learning about the person you’re dating and being willing to find out more, even at the risk of finding out something you don’t like, because the upside is the more you learn, the more exciting it is.”
More About the Podcast
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