We’re looking forward to introducing you to Angelica Robles & Lyndon Jones. Check out our conversation below.
Hi Angelica & Lyndon, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
In today’s fast-paced, swipe-right culture, many people are secretly struggling with loneliness, fear of vulnerability, and the pressure to present a curated version of themselves rather than their authentic truth. Behind the highlight reels and surface-level conversations, individuals crave deeper connections but often hesitate to admit their insecurities or emotional blind spots.
Yet, here’s the paradox: while people long for genuine connection, their own pain often stands in the way. Many carry wounds from childhood, heartbreaks, betrayals, or experiences that left them questioning their worth. These wounds quietly shape the way they show up in relationships. Instead of leaning into love, they build walls. Instead of trusting, they guard themselves. Instead of being vulnerable, they perform a version of themselves they think others will accept.
It’s not that people don’t want love, it’s that their lack of self-love convinces them they don’t deserve it. When you don’t believe you’re enough, you subconsciously sabotage opportunities for real connection. You chase attention but run from intimacy. You crave loyalty but test it until it breaks. You want honesty but aren’t ready to be honest with yourself. This is the silent struggle: the gap between what we long for and what we believe we’re worthy of receiving.
At Intent to Love, we believe this silence around emotional struggle is one of the greatest barriers to intentional dating. People long for intimacy and partnership, yet many are navigating unspoken battles healing from past heartbreaks, questioning their self-worth, or fearing rejection if they show who they really are. Our mission is to shift this dynamic by influencing emotional intelligence in dating, creating a space where individuals feel empowered to embrace authenticity, communicate with clarity, and pursue relationships with intention rather than fear.
The truth is, the things we don’t say our hidden doubts, our quiet hurts are often what keep us from the love we deserve. By addressing these unspoken struggles head-on, we aim to guide people toward healthier, more intentional connections where love is not just found, but built.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
We are the executive producers, and creators of “Intent to Love Dating Experience”, at its core, this project is about reshaping how we approach dating not as a game of chance or a checklist of superficial traits, but as an intentional, science informed process of connection.
What makes Intent to Love unique is that it blends the art of dating with the science of emotional intelligence and communication. We talk about things that often get ignored in modern dating red flags, attachment styles, boundaries, conflict resolution, and what it means to show up authentically. Instead of focusing only on chemistry, we encourage participants to explore compatibility on a deeper level, mental, emotional, and even spiritual.
Dating is so much more than attraction. It’s about awareness: of yourself, your patterns, your triggers, and how you communicate. Emotional science shows us that the ability to regulate emotions, empathize, and communicate with honesty are the foundation of sustainable, healthy relationships. That’s why Intent to Love emphasizes those conversations early on.
This is a dating show that’s experiential and culturally relevant. We’re creating space where intentionality is emphasized, where vulnerability is not a weakness but a strength, and where dating is understood as a practice that can be refined, just like any other part of life. By highlighting the role of emotional intelligence, communication, and self-awareness, we are helping people date smarter, not harder and with clarity about what they truly want and need.
Right now, we are working on expanding the reach of “Intent to Love”, because we believe intentional dating can transform not only how we connect romantically but also how we relate to people in every area of life. At the end of the day, this is about giving people the tools to build connections that are thoughtful, grounded, and real.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
In our experience with the “Intent to Love”, what most often breaks bonds between people isn’t the lack of attraction or even differing interests it’s the absence of emotional awareness and intentionality. Miscommunication, unspoken expectations, dishonesty, and unresolved pain are the silent fractures that erode connection over time. When people are dating without clarity, when they ignore red flags or fail to communicate openly, trust begins to weaken. Add in patterns of avoidance, defensiveness, or lack of self-awareness, and what could have been a meaningful relationship often collapses under the weight of unmet emotional needs.
What restores bonds, however, is exactly what our show was created to highlight: emotional intelligence, honest communication, and the courage to be intentional. When people learn to regulate their emotions instead of projecting them, when they approach conversations with empathy rather than ego, and when they show up authentically rather than performing for acceptance, connection deepens. Bonds are strengthened not just by love, but by the science of trust, consistency, safety, and emotional attunement.
At “Intent to Love”, we’ve seen how powerful it is when daters are encouraged to ask real questions, confront red flags directly, and move beyond superficial banter. These practices restore bonds because they rebuild what was lost: honesty, safety, and a genuine desire to understand one another. What breaks us is usually neglect of self, of truth, of communication. What restores us is presence, being intentional, vulnerable, and emotionally aware in a way that makes real connection possible again.
Is there something you miss that no one else knows about?
What we miss most, something very few people know, is the simplicity of life before pouring ourselves so completely into this show. Intent to Love has been one of the most rewarding journeys of our lives, but it has also demanded everything from us, emotionally, physically, and mentally. This commitment hasn’t just been about creating a show; it has been about carrying a vision, day after day, that requires us to give more of ourselves than we ever thought possible.
What people often don’t realize is that building something of this magnitude isn’t glamorous—it’s a grind. It’s sleepless nights, emotional exhaustion, and the weight of carrying a vision when no one else fully understands it. We’ve sacrificed time with our loved ones, missed milestones with family, and in some cases, lost friendships along the way. There are days when we miss the freedom of not having to think ten steps ahead, or the ease of living without the weight of such a big mission resting on our shoulders. Sometimes we miss being able to just be without the constant responsibility of creating something that we know is bigger than us.
But the truth is, elevation always demands sacrifice. To reach new levels of success, levels unimaginable to most people, you have to let go of comfort, release distractions, and sometimes even part ways with people who can’t walk this path with you. That has been hard for us. We’ve felt the ache of those losses.
At the same time, what keeps us moving forward is knowing that this work matters. The conversations we’re creating are shifting how people view dating, communication, and connection. We remind ourselves that we chose this sacrifice because the vision is worth it. We may miss pieces of the life we left behind, but we don’t regret where we’re going because this mission is bigger than us, and it’s changing lives.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
The biggest lie our industry tells itself is that success is supposed to come easy, that if you have a good idea, a bit of talent, or the right timing, everything will just fall into place. The truth we’ve lived is the complete opposite. Nothing worth having comes without sacrifice, and the path isn’t just long, it’s brutally difficult.
We’ve learned that to gain something of true value, you almost always have to lose something of equal weight. For us, it’s meant giving up time with loved ones, friendships that couldn’t withstand the pressure of our commitment, and the comfort of a “normal” life. It’s isolating to go against the grain, to reject the conventional paths people expect you to take and instead carve out something that doesn’t exist yet.
The industry often sells the myth of the “overnight success,” as if one viral moment or one lucky break is all it takes. But what no one tells you is that behind every “sudden” success are years of building, grinding, sacrificing, and believing in something long before anyone else could see it. People don’t see the countless late nights, the exhaustion, the doubt, and the weight of carrying a vision that no one else is responsible for but you.
What we’ve discovered is that success isn’t about ease or shortcuts, it’s about endurance. It’s about being willing to keep building when no one is watching, to keep going when it feels like everything is stacked against you. Then one night, after years of sacrifice, it looks to the world like it happened overnight, but only we know the truth of what it really cost.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What will you regret not doing?
We won’t regret anything, because we are living fully into our mission and vision every single day. Intent to Love, was never about taking the easy path; it’s been about putting in the hard work, the long nights, and the dedication required to create something meaningful.
We’ve chosen to build with intention, to stand firm in our values, and to push through the challenges that come with pioneering a new way of approaching dating and connection.
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