{"id":187348,"date":"2026-07-13T21:29:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T01:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/is-romantic-love-overrated-jimena-aguilar-opens-the-debate\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T21:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T01:29:59","slug":"is-romantic-love-overrated-jimena-aguilar-opens-the-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/en\/is-romantic-love-overrated-jimena-aguilar-opens-the-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"Is romantic love overrated? Jimena Aguilar opens the debate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do we still believe in the idea of a \u201csoulmate,\u201d or is it time to rethink the way we understand relationships? That\u2019s the question driving the new episode of *Jimena Aguilar el Podcast*, an original production from Nueva Network that combines entertainment, personal development, and trending topics to connect with the Hispanic community. You can listen to the podcast HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Under the title \u201cIs Romantic Love Overrated? The Conversation Everyone\u2019s Talking About,\u201d the host creates a space to reflect on the expectations that have surrounded love for generations, emotional dependence, and the importance of building healthier relationships based on personal well-being.<\/p>\n

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After opening the show with a message about gratitude and the importance of starting the week with a positive attitude, Jimena Aguilar moves on to a conversation with her co-host Arelin Sunza, who argues that the traditional concept of romantic love has been idealized for decades.<\/p>\n

During the talk, both reflect on how many people grew up believing that happiness depended on finding a lifelong partner, when in reality love also involves freedom, personal growth, and the ability to build healthy relationships without falling into emotional dependence.<\/p>\n

Arelin argues that relationships in previous generations were often sustained out of obligation rather than for the sake of well-being, whereas today there is a greater opportunity to prioritize respect, autonomy, and emotional health.<\/p>\n

From Haaland to reborn babies<\/h2>\n

As is typical of the show, this episode isn’t limited to a single topic.<\/p>\n

Jimena Aguilar also discusses some of the most viral trends on the internet, including Erling Haaland’s rise as a social media phenomenon after the Norwegian striker saw his popularity soar thanks to a buzzy business investment related to hair care products.<\/p>\n

Later on, the conversation shifts to address the phenomenon of reborn babies\u2014hyperrealistic dolls used by some people as a therapeutic tool\u2014a topic that has sparked intense debate on social media.<\/p>\n

The episode also revisits a curious story involving soccer player Jordan Henderson, in addition to discussing various buzzy theories related to genetics, personal relationships, and so-called “residual DNA,” while always encouraging the audience to form their own opinions.<\/p>\n

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