Dating Intentionally

We have five new dating dilemmas! I'm answering listener questions about uneven effort, intense early connections, addiction recovery, confusing endings, and relationships that move way too fast.
I get into...
What it means when you're always the one initiating dates
How to tell the difference between interest and investment
Why we ignore red flags when we're excited about someone
The mistake people make after noticing a shift in someone's behavior
Whether it's too risky to date someone in addiction recovery
If sending a "close the loop" text is actually worth it
What to do when a new relationship is moving at lightning speed
Why trying to decode someone's feelings often keeps you stuck

If you've ever found yourself wondering, "am I overreacting?" or spending more time analyzing someone's behavior than evaluating whether the relationship is working for you, this episode is for you.

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Free dating FAQ guide: datingintentionally.com/gift
Close the loop text templates on IG

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What can we learn about dating from Love Island? Turns out - a lot. I'm watching Love Island USA Season 8 to pull real-life dating takeaways from the villa. This week (episodes 5-9), I'm getting into early dating expectations, knowing your needs, and how important it is to let someone show you who they are. Actions speak louder than words every time. I also talk about how people pleasing can be harmful and why it's GOOD that secure relationships feel boring. So much to unpack here.

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Have you read or heard of the book Attached? I'm chatting with Dr. Amir Levine, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of Secure and co-author of Attached, a book that has indefinitely changed my life. In this episode, we break down exactly how to attract and spot a securely attached person in early dating, and how to build more security in your life (whether you're in a relationship or not). At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma from a listener who flew across the country for a guy who then changed his mind.
You'll learn...
All about Dr. Levine's CARP and SIMI frameworks
Why CARP should be your new non-negotiable dating standard
How to do a "CARP intervention" early without it feeling like a big emotional conversation
Why a secure relationship is supposed to feel boring
The strategy for distancing yourself from someone who isn't meeting your standards
Why most of us already have secure people in our lives and keep ignoring them
How your attachment style can be totally different with different people (yes, even your pet)

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Secure by Dr. Amir Levine
Dr. Levine's website: amirlevinemd.com
Attachment Quiz
Dr. Levine's Masterclass: The Science Of Connection

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In this episode, I'm walking you through everything you need to nail a first date, from confirming the time and getting in the right mindset to navigating the conversation, handling the check, and knowing whether to go in for the kiss. This episode originally aired in January 2024/ At the end, I tackle a new dating dilemma about a woman who's dating a guy who didn't acknowledge her birthday.
You'll learn...
Six mindset tips for a first date
My fave low-pressure first date questions
What to do when your date isn't pulling their weight
Who pays for the first date?
Why you should NEVER plan date two on date one

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
90+ questions to ask your date!
My dating "rules" episode
Anti-Ghost text templates
Relationship Needs Masterclass - June 22 & 29

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