• 124. Tips For A Solo Holiday Season, Creating Chemistry & Getting Benched
    Nov 22 2024
    In this episode I'm sharing tips on making the most of a holiday season when you're single (again), how to be sparkier and create chemistry on dates and what to do when someone is trying to bench you or save you for later. Listen and hear my answer to these questions: I'm single on the holidays for the 3rd year in a row. What should I do? How can I build more chemistry on first dates? I've been dating someone who's about to deploy. How to move forward? Episodes mentioned: #43 - How to build chemistry and stop chasing sparks Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionally My Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/ Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP #dating #datingadvice #datingadviceforwomen #datingadviceformen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 123. Demystifying Sex Talks w/ Vanessa and Xander Marin
    Nov 19 2024
    In this episode, you’ll hear from a sex therapist and her husband, Vanessa and Xander Marin! We talk about when to bring up sex in early dating, what to do if you don’t feel a “spark,” and you'll get specific tips for navigating other sex-related conversations. You’ll hear about how Vanessa and Xander help clients talk to their partners about sex and their interests and tips for taking responsibility for your own pleasure. At the end, we get into what has become a huge topic in recent years: mental load and how it can negatively affect your sex life. Follow Vanessa and Xander on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vanessaandxander/ Visit Vanessa and Xander’s website: https://vmtherapy.com/ Submit a dating dilemma: 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 guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guides Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP About Vanessa and Xander: Vanessa is a licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience in the sex therapy field, and Xander is a regular dude who’s here to show you that you don’t need a graduate degree or license to have extraordinary intimacy. Together, they wrote Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life, which is an NYT best seller, and they host the podcast, Pillow Talks, available on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 122. Daily Texting, Moving For a Partner & Situationship Blues (Q&A)
    Nov 15 2024
    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 dating dilemma: 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 guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guides Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • 121. Signs it's time to break up (and how to end it)
    Nov 12 2024
    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 your dating journey. I also share my personal experience and exact scripts to start the break up conversation. Get 15% off at Jenni Kayne with promo code DATING15 - https://www.jennikayne.com/ Episodes mentioned: Ep 93: Why you need momentum in early dating (and how to create it) Submit a dating dilemma: 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 guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guides Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • 120. Mixed signals, being friend zoned, and setting boundaries
    Nov 8 2024
    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/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 guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guides Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • 119. What to pay attention to in the honeymoon phase w/ Jordan Dann
    Nov 5 2024
    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 talk about season 7 of Love Is Blind. Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/jordandann/?hl=en Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/ Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionally My Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/ Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Jordan Dann is a passionate and dynamic psychoanalyst, author, teacher, and speaker. With a rich background in Gestalt therapy, Somatic Experiencing, and Imago Relationship Therapy, she has honed her skills in helping individuals become more relational, self-aware, and emotionally expressive. Her earlier career as a coach and director for actors further fueled her desire to guide people toward authentic self-expression and freedom in their lives. For over 20 years, Jordan dedicated herself to coaching professionals in the nonprofit sector, fostering environments where creativity, communication, and conflict resolution can thrive. She’s committed to helping individuals and teams achieve deeper fulfillment, effectiveness, and joy in their work. As the author of "Somatic Therapy for Healing Trauma" and creator of the Relationship Transformation School, Jordan brings her expertise to those seeking healing and personal growth. She serves as faculty at Gestalt Associates for Psychotherapy in Manhattan and is a nationally certified, New York State-licensed psychoanalyst with a private practice in New York City. Follow her on Instagram @jordandann for insights and inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 118. Potential red flags, sexual inexperience & dealing with rejection
    Nov 1 2024
    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 guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guides Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • 117. Are you asking for too much in your relationships?
    Oct 29 2024
    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 getting back together with someone who wasn’t ready to commit, but now they say they are. Episodes mentioned in this podcast: #9 How to define and discuss relationship needs #31 Love bombing vs genuine interest (how to tell) Submit a dating dilemma (anon): 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 guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guides Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins