Korey Jenkins on #IntentionalSingularity - Part One

In Transition

In Part One of this two part episode In Transition Podcast co-host, Korey Jenkins, shares her personal journey with dating and relationships. From societal pressure to get married in her 20s to struggling to trust her instincts, Korey discusses various dating experiences and shares her advice for others.

She touches on topics such as #intentionalsingularity, risky expectations for women in relationships, and being upfront about values and intentions in dating. Additionally, Korey opens up about her ADHD diagnosis and how it has impacted their perspective on past relationships. Tune in to gain insights about trusting your instincts, being transparent with yourself and others, and taking the time to know yourself before pursuing a relationship.

If you are someone who has struggled in relationships and/or struggled to figure out who you are and what you want in a relationship, then maybe this is a season for you to consider #intentionalsingularity as well.

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[00:04:38] Korey is unsure of when she will start dating again

[00:07:56] Korey was diagnosed with ADHD at age 47 and it triggered her to reach out to her emotionally unavailable ex-boyfriend, believing they were better together.

[00:11:06] Korey reflects on her past relationships and the pressure to get married. She discusses a specific situation where her ex-boyfriend had an issue with her close male friend, yet wanted to keep her on the backburner as a backup. She decides to block him and focus on dating herself.

[00:16:42] Marriage is hard and not just about the wedding; Viola Davis shares her experience.

[00:28:48] Korey's experience dating a man from a dating app who turns out to be married, and how she realized something was off and suggests doing background and credit checks.

[00:30:40] Korey's brother advises her to do a credit check on a man she's dating; she does a background check and discovers he is married, and ends things. She reflects on the importance of trusting her gut and valuing herself.

[00:33:55] Embrace your age, be honest and authentic, don't rush into relationships, and take time to know yourself before bringing someone else in.

[00:36:03] Sister-in-law and brother have an enduring and inspiring marriage of 31 years, characterized by friendship and support for each other, as evidenced by her throwing him an epic party for his 50th birthday and him insisting that she be toasted instead of him.

[00:43:04] Women are conditioned to be the backbone of the family, but it's unclear how to break this role. Michelle Obama sacrificed a lot for her husband's success, but would not do it again.

[00:55:29] Korey talks about the importance of open communication and not wasting time in relationships, and recounts a bad date where the man was self-centered and inappropriate. She asserts that they are not a good match and wishes him well.