As we approach the new year, we're bringing you a special series: the 8 days of dating optimism, where we air the top episodes that restored our hope and confidence in finding our person.

Next up: Making dating fun again! We’re chatting with positive psychology coach and play expert Jeff Harry, who shows us what happens when you bring a fun, playful energy back into the dating process. If you’ve ever found yourself saying dating feels like another job, this episode is your reminder that joy, curiosity, and playfulness might just be the missing ingredients you’ve been overlooking.

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