Dating Intentionally 227. Dating When You've Never Been In A Relationship w/ Allora Dannon
Jan 9, 2026
Allora Dannon, a content creator and author who gained fame discussing her late-blooming dating journey, chats about her first date at 32 and her path to engagement. She offers insights on disclosing dating inexperience, navigating physical intimacy, and addressing the grief of unmet timelines. Allora emphasizes the importance of honesty, support from friends, and the benefits of dating later in life. Plus, she tackles listener dilemmas around texting inconsistencies and pressures from social timelines—reminding everyone it's never too late to embrace dating!
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Viral Reveal Sparked A Community
- Allora Dannon went viral after revealing she was 32 and had never been on a date, kissed, or been asked out.
- Her TikTok discovery connected her with a large community who shared similar late-blooming experiences.
Lead With Simplicity, Not Shame
- Don't lead with your lack of dating experience; say simply, "I don't have a ton of dating experience" when ready.
- Share more details only when you feel the person has earned that vulnerability.
Set A Short Deadline To Meet
- Move conversations off apps and set a short personal deadline to meet in person (Allora used ~2 weeks).
- Aim for one date first; shrinking the goal reduces anxiety and speeds clarity.