Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman Boundaries, Moms, & The Post-Date Spiral
A long-time listener sent in a heartfelt question:
“My Mom constantly has opinions about who I should date, what kind of guy is right for me, even how I should look or act to attract the right person… one comment from her has me spiraling.”
In this episode, Damona explores how well-meaning love advice can actually sabotage your future relationships and offers step-by-step strategies for gently setting boundaries and building up your own self-confidence.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode:
- Why outside opinions (especially from parents) can derail your dating momentum
- How to shift from second-guessing to self-trust in your dating decisions
- The invisible cost of oversharing—and how to protect your emotional energy
- Pre-date and post-date rituals that build confidence and clarity
- Damona’s personal rulebook for managing advice overload
- When to share... and when to keep your dating life to yourself
Resources & Links:
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Have a question about dating or any relationship that matters to you? Text or leave a voicemail for Damona at 424-246-6255
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