#191: He's Not The One. He's The Test.

#191: He's Not The One. He's The Test.

From Sex, Love & Money with Rebecca Antonucci by Rebecca Antonucci

April 5, 2026 · 1h 9m

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This episode explores the temptations that arise when seeking true partnership and commitment, and how to navigate them.

You know what you want. Partnership. Commitment. A real love. So why does life keep sending you the almost-man? This episode is about the temptation that appears specifically when you're getting serious about your standards, when you're so close to calling in exactly who and what you've been holding space for. The younger guy. The friend who wants everything but the label. The ex who resurfaces. The hot one night stand…. The forbidden fruit. In this solo episode we unpack why the fruit appears, why it's meant to taste good, and why your most loving God, universe, whatever you believe in,  will never, ever let it work out. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — The moment you get clear on what you want, the temptation appears 11:35 — Why ghosting, being blocked and rejection is actually God protecting you 18:17 — How to know when your season of singledom is actually over 25:51 — Stop asking regular people how to live an irregular life 42:55 — Why flowers and car doors don't make him a good man 50:11 — The three dating rules that slow the pace and expose his real intentions 1:02:42 — Why and how to say no to the Forbidden Fruit, and why a part of you might not want to.  Connect with Me…

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