When it comes to icons of the
screen, Sylvester Stallone is up there with the best. The man who made the
movie training montage a prerequisite for any sporting flick, particularly
those of the boxing variety, became a household name since bursting onto our
screens in Rocky – a film that not only spawned a franchise but
continues to be the go-to movie for anyone looking to be swept away in
brilliant storytelling while simultaneously being inspired to get after your
own goals, no matter how lofty or obscure they might be.
Since then, Stallone has
continued to lend his charismatic charm to a number of film roles and projects,
cementing his place as one of the most bankable action stars in Hollywood
history. But it appears that’s not the only thing Stallone excels at. As a father,
he’s also known for dishing out some excellent life advice and when it comes to
his daughter, Stallone is revered as something of a dating and relationship
guru.
In a recent episode of the
podcast Unwaxed, Stallone’s daughters Sophia and Sistine spoke about
dating and how Stallone frequently offers some sage advice when it comes to
their love lives. “I was telling my mum about how I have a date this week, and
my dad suddenly comes out of nowhere. He was dropping me some golden nuggets,”
said Sophia.
“He was like, ‘Can I butt in
here?’ He was saying about being patient for the right one and that the way
that the guy treats you early on really is an indicator of how his overall
personality will be in the relationship.”
At a time where the highlight
reel of social media makes it seem like you need to be paired off to be
“successful” or living your best life, Sophia revealed that her dad instead
assured her that there’s no pressure on finding “the one” too quickly.
Ultimately, Stallone insisted that it’s more important to find someone who is
right for you than it is to waste your time on the wrong person.
“He said it might be next
week, or it might be when you’re 35 years old,” she said. “But choose happiness
and true compatibility than chasing the clock.”
Sistine could only agree with
her sister and the advice offered by their dad, suggesting that they get
Stallone onto the podcast for an episode where he would be able to share more
of his paternal wisdom. “Sometimes he is Shakespearian when it comes to dating,”
she said.
We have to hand it to
Stallone, he certainly knows his stuff when it comes to dating. Who knew Rocky
also doubled as a relationship guru, too.
