The Date Brazen Podcast 238. Late Bloomer Series: How to Start Dating (If You've Never Dated)
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May 13, 2025 Feeling like a late bloomer in the dating world? Discover a powerful 6-step roadmap to boost your confidence and embrace your unique journey. Learn to overcome shame, define your relationship preferences, and set healthy boundaries. Dive into practical strategies for engaging in real-life connections while celebrating small wins along the way. With self-compassion and intentional communication, you'll find that dating can be a fulfilling and empowering experience.
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Drop Shame With Self-Compassion
- Drop the shame by practicing self-compassion instead of toxic positivity or logic-based dismissal.
- Expand your social circle and accept shame as a normal feeling to process it effectively.
Own Essence-Based Preferences
- Own your essence-based preferences by identifying core values and personality traits you want in a partner.
- Use a personalized vocabulary to clarify what you want and refine your preferences as you date.
Use Qualifying Questions
- Claim one to three qualifying or disqualifying questions to gauge alignment with your essence-based preferences.
- Use these questions early in conversations to avoid wasting time and center yourself in the dating process.
