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455: Dating Part 3: Flirting Secrets, Safety, and More!

Jun 30, 2025
Angela Krumm, a clinical psychologist specializing in social anxiety and flirting skills, joins psychiatrist Leigh Harrington, who navigates relationship problems and social anxiety. Together, they unveil practical flirting techniques and the importance of safety in dating. Expect insights on overcoming social anxiety, establishing meaningful connections, and the art of creating a secure emotional environment. They also share personal anecdotes about dating dynamics and the nuances of consent, making modern romance more enjoyable and empowering.
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ANECDOTE

Helping Patients Connect Through Vulnerability

  • Leigh took a socially anxious patient to a drugstore to ask for toenail fungus treatment.
  • This helped the patient feel warmth and connection through vulnerability with a kind clerk.
ADVICE

Use Playful Conversation Openers

  • Use conversation openers like complimenting or asking for advice to start chatting with strangers.
  • Add playful elements like false time constraints to reduce pressure and spark intrigue.
ADVICE

Build Connection With Intimacy Hierarchy

  • Create an intimacy hierarchy listing topics from safe to deeply personal for sharing progressively.
  • Share gradually and test the listener's respect to deepen connection safely.
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