In this episode, I’m answering your dating dilemmas. Listen and get my take on: 1. “He texts too much, but I'm not sure if it has to do with his mental health.” 2. “We're long distance, but can't decide who should move." 3. “How do I heal from a confusing situationship?” Get 15% off Jenni Kayne with code DATING15 > https://www.jennikayne.com/ Episodes mentioned: #30. Texting 101: How to navigate texting in early dating #93. Why you need momentum in early dating (and how to create it) Submit a...
Nov 15, 2024•25 min
Knowing when to end a relationship is tricky, especially if there’s no glaring dealbreaker—sometimes, it’s just not the right fit. How do you know when it’s time to move on? In this episode, I’m breaking down how to decide whether to keep dating someone or walk away, whether you’re just a few dates in or have been in a relationship for years. I’ll share tips for recognizing signs that it’s over, how to decide with compassion and practical advice for breaking things off based on where you are in ...
Nov 12, 2024•35 min
In this episode, I’m answering your dating dilemmas. Listen and get my take on these relatable dating scenarios and questions: 1. "If I'm so amazing (his words) why won't he date me?” 2. “I said we should just be friends, but now I’m interested in more.” 3. “How do I handle bad dating advice from family and friends?” We also have an update from last week's episode from the woman who found out about her date's divorce before he told her. Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz...
Nov 08, 2024•23 min
How long is the honeymoon phase supposed to last? Is it okay if we run into unsolvable issues in our relationship? What's an okay unsolvable issue, and what's not? These are some of the big questions my guest, Jordan Dann, explores in this episode. We also discuss the progression of new relationships and dealing with big differences. Jordan provides tips on how to get out of your head, stop constantly checking in, and navigate big challenges you may discover in the dating process. At the end, we...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I'm answering your dating dilemmas. Listen and get my take on: 1. "How do I navigate being more sexually experienced than my date?" 2. "Why do women keep rejecting me like this?" 3. "He never told me he was divorced, but I found out about it online." Submit a dating dilemma anonymously: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionally Get my free dating FAQ ...
Nov 01, 2024•19 min
In this episode, I get into whether you are asking too much of your partner or not. You’ll learn about how to know if you are asking for too much, why we need to communicate this, and what to do when sharing what you need from your partner. I also get into why someone might be worth it if they’re struggling to meet your needs but still trying. This episode is for you if you want to communicate your needs without feeling like you’re asking too much. And at the end, I answer a dating dilemma about...
Oct 29, 2024•30 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Morgan Anderson, a clinical psychologist and relationship coach. We talk about attachment theory, common misconceptions of attachment theory, and building a secure attachment style. You’ll hear about how Dr. Morgan helps clients become more secure in their relationships. And Dr. Morgan provides a ton of tips for people in relationships with the different attachment styles. At the end, we answer a dating dilemma about communicating your standards in relations...
Oct 25, 2024•48 min
In this episode, I share tips for talking about money in early dating, how to navigate dating when one person earns a lot more than the other and my experience with creating a prenuptial agreement with my husband. I share questions to ask on a first date to start talking about money and tips for getting into deeper conversations as your relationship progresses. At the end, I answer a dating dilemma from a woman who's concerned about her date's earning potential. APPLY TO BE ON DATING INTENTIONAL...
Oct 22, 2024•39 min
In this episode, Johnny and I recap our wedding and honeymoon experience. We answer questions about our favorite parts of the wedding weekend, things that went wrong, challenges during the planning process and how we made our day special. Then we get into our honeymoon in Greece, what it was like to use a travel agent for the first time and our thoughts on traveling together for 11 days. I hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks so much for listening and for following our journey. Travel agent we us...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 4 min
I'm back from my wedding & honeymoon with some brand new episodes! This week, we're deep-diving into age gaps. What's a good age range to have when searching for a partner? How do you deal with judgment when dating someone way older/younger than you? And can it work if you're over 10 years apart in age? In this episode, you'll hear my advice on navigating age gaps and setting your age range and you'll hear from folks who have experience dating people over 10 years older than them. Thanks to ...
Oct 15, 2024•29 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Alex Koren, my brother. We talk about how to approach dating in your 30s, moving on from relationships, and being yourself when dating. You’ll hear about how Alex is putting himself in situations where socializing is natural. And Alex shares what is important to him when messaging new women and going on dates. At the end, we do a “Why do men” segment and Alex shares what he wants to see more of in dating culture. Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWv...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Hello from Greece! I'm on my honeymoon and thought this would be a great week to share an essential Dating Intentionally episode in case you missed it (or need to hear it again). This episode originally aired in November 2023. Are you grounded in dating? Listen and learn what staying grounded in dating even means and what happens when we get completely carried away. I'm also getting into how to slow the process down and stay grounded in reality as you get to know someone you like. At the end of ...
Oct 08, 2024•32 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Shani Silver, a podcaster and author of A Single Revolution: Don't Look For a Match—Light One. We talk about singlehood, dating apps, and the balance between wanting to be single and wanting a partner. You’ll hear about how Shani changed her perspective on dating and being single. Shani also provides a ton of tips for folks who want to make connections without putting too much pressure on relationships. At the end, Shani shares what she wants to see more of in t...
Oct 04, 2024•50 min
In this episode, I answer five dating dilemmas from listeners. Thanks to everyone who submitted dating dilemmas! How to date when you have a checklist and don't want to waste time How to deal with crazy schedules in early dating What to do when they suddenly end it, even though it was great What to do when your date has no follow-through How to deal with hot and cold behavior in early dating And at the end, I included a new segment featuring {The And} question cards! Use code TALIA to get a disc...
Oct 01, 2024•30 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Lily Womble, a feminist dating coach and author of Thank You More Please. We talk about being a decision maker in your love life, self trust, and digging deeper to find what you really want. You’ll hear about how Lily adapted essence based preferences in her work. And Lily provides a ton of tips for folks who want to see more success in their dating lives. We discuss Lily’s book and Lily reveals what inspired her to write it. At the end, Lily shares her thoughts...
Sep 27, 2024•55 min
It's my wedding week! In this episode, I discuss how to know/decide that your partner is the one - meaning the person you will be with long-term and/or get married to. Even if you don't want to get married, this episode will walk you through the factors of deciding if the person you're with is someone you want to be with for the long haul. I address the mistakes we make along the way when making this decision and the pressure we put on ourselves. I also talk about how I decided/knew my fiance wa...
Sep 24, 2024•30 min
In this episode, you’ll hear from Whitni Miller, a couples’ intimacy coach and sex educator. We talk about desire discrepancy, speaking up during sex, and keeping it spicy in the bedroom. You’ll hear about how Whitni helps clients with different levels of desire start the conversation and work through it together. And Whitni provides a ton of tips for people pleasers who don’t want to fake orgasms anymore. At the end, we answer a dating dilemma about differing kinks and sexual likes early on. Fo...
Sep 20, 2024•59 min
In this episode, you'll get advice for starting and maintaining a long-distance relationship. I included advice from listeners who have successfully dated someone long distance, as well as advice from my own experience doing long distance for a year in my last relationship. You'll hear about how it works in the early stages of dating and how to strengthen and develop a long-term relationship even when you live far away from each other. Get 50% off Factor with code DI50: factor.com/di50 Submit a ...
Sep 17, 2024•42 min
In this episode, you'll hear from Ella Dawson, a writer and author, talk about what it’s like dating after leaving an abusive relationship and being diagnosed with an STI. She has made it her mission to break the stigma around herpes and other STIs because they’re a lot more common than you’d think. In this episode, Ella explains how to bring up STIs in a way that won’t result in an awkward silence or breakup. Ella also shares her advice for anyone who has experienced or is experiencing an abusi...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min
I believe dating can be fun. In this episode, you'll hear eight different ways to enjoy the process more so you can stop deleting and redownloading dating apps every month. Some of these tips are practical, like tweaking your pre-date routine. And some tips are more about your mindset, like why you need to stop trying to be liked. I also included a bunch of the BEST date ideas according to you, the listeners. At the end, I answer a dating dilemma about what to do when someone says "let's be frie...
Sep 10, 2024•37 min
In this episode, you'll hear from Celia Gurney, a writer and creator who covers demisexuality and asexuality. We get into Celia's journey and how she discovered demisexuality, different resources that helped her along the way, and different levels of attraction. You'll hear about primary attraction vs. secondary attraction and how to approach dating if you need to develop an emotional connection first. Read Celia's essay: https://mangoprism.com/where-are-all-the-boyfriends-i-was-promised/ Submit...
Sep 06, 2024•55 min
Get ready to be inspired! In this special episode (yay 101 episodes!), you'll hear from 5 members of this community about how they've found success in their dating lives. Success in dating is NOT just about finding a relationship (or whatever you're looking for). We can define it however we want. I'm so excited to have made it to over 100 episodes of this podcast, thanks to YOU, and so I wanted this episode to be about your successes. Episodes mentioned in this podcast: #23. How to stay grounded...
Sep 03, 2024•36 min
In this episode, you'll hear from a Dating Intentionally listener named Sara who decided to take her future into her own hands and start a family on her own before meeting her fiance on Bumble. Sara walk us through how she decided to have a child on her own at age 40, then through her experience dating (even though it was so short - she met her fiance quickly)! I love this story because it's important to hear experiences from folks who don't follow what society deems is the right path (meet some...
Aug 30, 2024•49 min
In this episode, you'll learn about the most important thing you can do while single if you want to enjoy dating and learn how to detach from the outcome: embracing your life without a partner. I talk about how to date NATO (not attached to the outcome) and the major steps you can take to lower the stakes in your dating life. I speak from experience as I share the reflection questions I used to dream up an amazing life for myself without a partner... while looking for one simultaneously. Don't s...
Aug 27, 2024•31 min
In this episode, you'll hear from Jemma Sbeg, the host of The Psychology Of Your 20's! We get into the psychology behind comparison and feeling behind, the paradox of choice and dating apps and navigating dating in hook up culture. Jemma shares the top two things daters need to be focused on if they want to get into a relationship, and tips for what to do when your date says they want to "go with the flow." I hope you enjoy this conversation! Connect with Jemma: https://www.instagram.com/thatpsy...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr
Let's say you meet someone you hit it off with, but they say they're not sure what they want. Or they're going through a lot and they can't focus on dating. Or they want to commit, but they're scared. Do you wait? Or do you move on? This episode breaks down when to walk and when to wait, and how to navigate conversations that come up in this sticky situation. At the end, I share wedding planning updates. Get Clara For Daters: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clara-for-daters/id1667355360 Submit a d...
Aug 20, 2024•29 min
I'm so excited to bring you this highly requested episode topic: dating in a bigger body! Jasmine King, a plus-sized dater and the founder of Jas Explains, provides incredible insight, tips and mindset shifts for those who want to get the most out of dating, but fear their body size holds them back. Jasmine and I dive deep into how to build confidence and face the challenges of dating in a larger body, like being fetishized while using apps. No matter your body size, this episode will make you f...
Aug 16, 2024•56 min
Is it just lust or something more? Do you really like them, or just the idea of them? In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between infatuation and genuine connection so you know when something is real (and when it's more of a fantasy). You'll also learn how to avoid infatuation and create connections that last. At the end, I share my bachelorette party experience in NYC! Download Clara for Daters: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clara-for-daters/id1667355360 Submit a dating dilemma: h...
Aug 13, 2024•30 min
What if you could take the pressure off yourself to start a family by a certain age? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Srini Reddy at Spring Fertility all about freezing your eggs, how it works and what to consider if you're thinking about doing it. I learned so much in this episode and love that there are so many options available when thinking about starting a family and when to do it. Use code 'DATING' for $150 off an initial consult with Spring Fertility! Download Clara for Daters: https://ap...
Aug 09, 2024•56 min
Isn't it so annoying when you hit it off with someone, and the connection suddenly dies? Or when a whole month goes by between your first and second date due to mismatched schedules? Keeping momentum is one of the many challenges in early dating. In this episode, learn how to keep the momentum going and why it's key to going from dating to getting into a committed relationship. If you've ever wondered, "how slow is too slow?" this episode is for you. You'll learn exactly how to build and maintai...
Aug 06, 2024•34 min
