
In this episode, I'm covering one of the biggest sticking points in early dating: feeling connected between dates. I'm getting into the mindset work and how to stop the spiral, including my top practical tips for building connection between dates without overdoing it. Along the way, we talk about the role of phone calls, texting habits, and how to bring this up on a date without making it awkward. At the end, I tackle a dating dilemma from a woman who's questioning her long-term compatibility with an on-and-off boyfriend of 2 years.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEp 244: Building inner securityEpi 209: Why self-trust is key to feeling safeEp 138: Developing self-compassionTexts that are better than "how are you?"What are you looking forward to this week?What was the best part of your day?What’s a win you had today?What’s the most interesting thing that happened to you this week?What did you see recently that’s living rent-free in your mind?If we could skip to the weekend right now, what's the first thing you’d do?What food are you currently craving?THANKS TO OUR PARTNERSFactor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50offBoll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/datingWayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.comCONNECT WITH ME:Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionallyMORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENTDownload my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ)Get more dating advice from me on YouTubeSUPPORT THE PODRate on AppleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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