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Almost Adulting with Violet Benson

DATING SURVIVAL GUIDE

Jun 22, 2023
32:01

Your go to guide on how to survive the first 3 months of dating and turn it into a committed relationship!!

What are the pros and cons of those thrilling first stages of dating? It's common to experience feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even fear of rejection. The pressure to make a good impression and the ambiguity of early intentions can also add to the mix. Well, let's take a closer look. 

Today, Violetta explores the mixed emotions that come with the exciting yet nerve-wracking journey of the beginning stages of dating. From the thrill of new connections to the underlying fears and insecurities, the common struggles of anxiety, doubt, seeking validation, withdrawal, and battling our own insecurities to the value of authentic connection, how it can lead to a fulfilling and lasting relationship, and challenging the perception of negative emotions and highlight their potential for growth and transformation.  

Tune in to this enlightening episode as we navigate the ups and downs of dating, uncover the lessons that relationships teach us, and explore how vulnerability and communication can lead to authentic and thriving connections. 


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What to Listen For:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:44 The beginning stages of dating is fun but also scary
  • 05:01 The biggest teachers are those who didn’t truly love us
  • 06:29 There’s no perfect partner, but a person who truly wants to be with you will stay
  • 08:53 We are the worst narrators of our own lives
  • 11:29 Pause and ask yourself, “Why am I reacting like this?”
  • 16:41 Instead of pushing your partner away, communicate
  • 19:08 Our reactions are hurting our partner as well
  • 24:59 Negative emotions can be helpful
  • 26:39 A healthy relationships happens when you show up for each other


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