From People-Pleasing to Self-Love: Shreya Dhanwanthary on Dating in Your 20s vs 30s

Actor and writer Shreya Dhanwanthary joins Leeza Mangaldas to unpack how dating, sex, and self-worth shift from your 20s to your 30s. From first dates and people-pleasing habits to embracing self-confidence, body positivity, and dating apps in your 30s, they explore the lessons learned along the way. Shreya shares her journey of rejecting societal conditioning, defining her own femininity, and finding freedom in being single. Whether it’s navigating dating apps, understanding intentions, or breaking free from gender norms, this conversation is full of honesty, humor, and heartfelt advice for anyone figuring out love on their own terms.

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CREDITS:

Produced by:

Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)
Charulata Biswas (IE)

Researcher & Editor:
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Editorial Support:
Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

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