Dating Intentionally

Why date one person at a time when you can be more efficient and overlap? This episode covers all things circular dating, which is meeting and getting to know a few people simultaneously before deciding who to commit to. I talk about why it's beneficial, how to do it without hurting anyone's feelings or getting exhausted and I share YOUR reasons why it might not be a good idea, just to balance it...

Hear from Christopher* a man of Asian descent in his early 30s who works in academia, which means he has to move for work frequently. Christopher is looking for a long-term relationship and takes dating seriously despite the fact that he's dating in an east coast city that he'll eventually have to leave in a few months. We talk about how he uses the apps, what he looks for and how he takes calcula...

Think of regular check-ins with your partner as relationship maintenance. In this episode, you'll learn what a relationship check-in is, why they're beneficial and how to start the conversation with your partner about doing them. I'm also sharing my favorite method for relationship check-ins and how I brought the topic up with my current boyfriend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Hear from Yolanda Russell of The Conscious H.O.E. who shares all about what dating casually in Austin is like. Yolanda has entered the dating scene after ending a 6-year relationship with someone she was engaged to. Now she's dating casually with confidence and empowerment and I got to hear all about it! Yolanda talks about how to build self-confidence, how to navigate dating when you're not looki...

In today's solo episode, I'm talking about attraction in early dating which comes up a lot. Do you feel like you're never attracted to anyone on the first date, therefore don't end up going on a second date? This episode breaks down why you likely won't feel attraction right away (as a woman dating men) and what to focus on instead. I talk about different types of attraction, how many dates to giv...

Hear from Scott, who's a 42 y/o man based in Australia, dating after divorce and as the father of two young boys. Scott shares all about how he approaches intentional dating after divorce, navigating tough dating schedules and how he faces the unique challenges that come up. He shares what works, what doesn't and what he's working toward. At the end of this episode, hear a funny story about how I...

The Dating Intentionally Podcast is back! Tired of online dating? Is it just not working for you? I'm sharing my BEST tips and tricks for meeting people in real life and finding good matches off the apps. I talk about what I've tried that actually works, how to start conversations with strangers and be more approachable. If you want to meet someone in real life to date, I've got you covered. Learn...

In this episode, I'm sharing my 5 needs in a partner and how I figured them out. I'm also talking about how to figure out your relationship needs vs. wants and how to communicate them with the person you're dating. I also cover how to address feelings of guilt around needs and the concept of interdependence in relationships. At the end, as a bonus, I'm sharing the infamous Fisherman story - which...

There's nothing quite like the anxiety that comes with trying to figure out where to spend the holidays with your significant other! In this episode, I'm talking about how to have conversations around the holidays, approaching gifts for each other and families, and the truth about letting people down in the process of making these decisions. I'm also sharing how I'm approaching the holidays differ...

In this episode, I talk about how each relationship gives us an opportunity break old habits and patterns and replace them with new healthier ones. I cover specific habits I'm working on breaking in my new relationship, like not speaking my needs and keeping score. I'll also talk about relationship habits I'm working on creating, like asking more questions and prioritizing repair attempts after ha...

In this episode, I share my best tips for navigating sex in earl stage dating. I talk a bit about my experience navigating physical intimacy early on, when to actually have sex with someone you just started dating, how to set and communicate boundaries and more. I’ll also cover a few listener questions and share the worst (but funny, not like actually bad) experience I had having sex with someone...

In this episode, I talk about having a healthy mindset for first dates, what to NOT do before a first date, how to have a great first date, how to decide if it's worth going on a second date and more. I also answer listener questions and share my worst first date story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Situationships are messy, confusing and in my opinion, a total waste of time if you're looking for a serious relationship. In this episode, I talk about what situationships are, why they happen in the first place, how to get out of one if that's your life right now and how to avoid them altogether. You deserve better ok? I also answer a listener question about situationships and share a personal e...

Deciding to break up or stick it out is one of the toughest choices you'll ever make (maybe more than once) in your relationship. In this episode, I share my very personal experience with choosing to end a 6-year relationship. I walk you through the questions I asked myself, how I realized my ex was wrong for me and how I ultimately called it off. I also share my favorite break-up book as well as...

In this episode, I share my best practices for dating apps from soup to nuts - everything from how to set up your profile to setting up dates. But most importantly, I talk about a successful dating app mindset so you can stop deleting and re-downloading dating apps every few weeks. Dating apps CAN be fun and I can't wait for you to hear how they can work for you, not against you.  Learn more about...

If you're dating, especially on dating apps, you're going to face a good amount of rejection. Rejection comes in many forms and it's one of the hardest parts of staying positive on that dating grind. In this episode, you'll learn how to reframe rejection, how to move on after you've been rejected, and some practices you can try today to increase your self-worth. Slide into my DMs on IG: https://ww...

New to dating? Have you been at it for a while and want to get better? You're in the right place. On Dating Intentionally, you'll get practical, no-nonsense advice to make dating easier and more fun twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...