Author, Coach, Monte Negra and New Yorker, Marija Parente joins Hidden Innuendos with Shervin to discuss the challenges of relationships and dating. They explore the idea of sucking at relationships but being good at healing broken hearts. Marija shares her journey of learning and growing in relationships and emphasizes the importance of mastering the elements that make relationships work. They also discuss the limitations of following a set of steps or rules in relationships and the need for individualized approaches. The conversation delves into the difficulties of dating and the pressure to find a connection, as well as the importance of being present and authentic in dating. They conclude by highlighting the value of taking time to get to know someone and approaching dating with freshness and fun. In this part of the conversation, Marija Parente discusses the limitations of online dating and the importance of expanding one's dating strategies. She emphasizes the power of communication and clarity in relationships and shares the value of giving second chances. Marija also discusses the importance of setting expectations for first dates and creating space for authenticity. She explores the role of assumptions and communication in relationships and encourages individuals to see relationships as part of a fulfilling life. Finally, she shares information about her books and where to find her. In this conversation, Marija Parente discusses the importance of not conforming to societal expectations and instead creating a life without boundaries. She emphasizes the need to remove barriers and explore what is possible. The power of music in healing is also highlighted, with Marija sharing songs that helped her through heartbreak. The conversation then shifts to empowering women through music and appreciating the identity of women.