What my daughters really think about my love life
Ever wondered what your kids really think about your dating life? I did, so I asked them. In this episode of Love, Dating & Chaos, things get personal as I sit down with my daughters for a conversation I won’t forget.
This week on Love, Dating and Chaos, South African radio and TV personality Philicity Reeken opens the door to a deeply personal and refreshingly honest conversation with none other than her daughters, Simone (22) and Zhara (20).
In the episode, the trio dives into a topic that might make some parents squirm: Philicity’s dating life. With warmth and humour, they chat about her experiences, past relationships and even her former marriage.
“If you didn’t know,” she shares candidly, “I was married. We’ve been divorced for a long time now.”
True to form, Philicity brings her trademark charm and vulnerability to the mic, inviting listeners into a conversation that is as heartfelt as it is entertaining. And while talking to your children about your love life might sound daunting, she reassures us: “I figured it would be fine, because they love me. And also, they kind of have to be nice to me… I’m their mom. We can only hope.”
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Meanwhile, in a previous episode of Love, Dating and Chaos, Philicity sits down with Shantelle Engelbrecht, founder of the Facebook community Coloured Girls Rock, to talk about audacity — the courage to speak your truth, be bold, and embrace the messy parts of life.
The conversation touches on love, self-worth and why being real matters more than being perfect. With personal stories and plenty of laughs, it’s an honest and uplifting chat that reminds us of the power of showing up as your full self.
Listen below.