Dating Intentionally

I'm so excited to bring you this highly requested episode topic: dating in a bigger body! Jasmine King, a plus-sized dater and the founder of Jas Explains, provides incredible insight, tips and mindset shifts for those who want to get the most out of dating, but fear their body size holds them back. Jasmine and I dive deep into how to build confidence and face the challenges of dating in a larger body, like being fetishized while using apps. No matter your body size, this episode will make you feel empowered in your dating life. Connect with Jasmine: https://www.instagram.com/thejasexplains/Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP About Jasmine King:Jasmine King is the founder of Jas Explains; a platform designed to foster open dialogue and empowerment. It serves as a vibrant hub where individuals can explore topics such as sexual wellness, relationships, personal growth, and empowerment, all within the unique context of Malaysia. Through Jas Explains, Jasmine endeavors to break down barriers, normalize conversations, and uplift communities, ultimately striving for a more informed, inclusive, and empowered society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it just lust or something more? Do you really like them, or just the idea of them? In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between infatuation and genuine connection so you know when something is real (and when it's more of a fantasy). You'll also learn how to avoid infatuation and create connections that last. At the end, I share my bachelorette party experience in NYC! Download Clara for Daters: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clara-for-daters/id1667355360 Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you could take the pressure off yourself to start a family by a certain age? In this episode, I chat with Dr. Srini Reddy at Spring Fertility all about freezing your eggs, how it works and what to consider if you're thinking about doing it. I learned so much in this episode and love that there are so many options available when thinking about starting a family and when to do it. Use code 'DATING' for $150 off an initial consult with Spring Fertility!Download Clara for Daters: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/clara-for-daters/id1667355360Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Learn more about Spring Fertility: Spring Fertility is a full-service fertility clinic specializing in assisted reproductive technologies, such as IVF, as well as fertility preservation. Spring was founded in 2016 to increase access to personalized fertility care, because we believe our patients should never feel like a number. Spring has locations across the San Francisco Bay Area as well as in New York City and Portland, OR.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Isn't it so annoying when you hit it off with someone, and the connection suddenly dies? Or when a whole month goes by between your first and second date due to mismatched schedules? Keeping momentum is one of the many challenges in early dating. In this episode, learn how to keep the momentum going and why it's key to going from dating to getting into a committed relationship. If you've ever wondered, "how slow is too slow?" this episode is for you. You'll learn exactly how to build and maintain momentum in early dating. At the end, I answer a dating dilemma about getting aligned on future plans and goals in a relationship. Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I discuss making friends and building community as an adult with Rachel Saslaw, the founder of StoryTell. She also happens to be my childhood best friend! We talk about the difference between community and friends, how to be open to new platonic connections and the various ways Rachel has made new friends in cities that she has lived in. We also talk about being an "inviter" vs being a "participater" in a friend group, and the importance of focusing on what needs friendships can meet in your life. Follow StoryTell: https://www.instagram.com/storytellnyc/Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you obsessed with figuring out if your crush or date likes you back? Do you find yourself spiraling over someone who's sending mixed signals? This is the episode for you. I'm breaking down why we need to focus more on ourselves (our emotions, actions, and experiences) than on the other person's behavior in early dating. I provide tips on how to make this mental and emotional shift and what happens if you don't start dating more "selfishly." At the end of the episode, I answer a dating dilemma about getting ghosted after a great second date.Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, I talk to Todd Baratz, LMHC, about the importance of self-awareness, why it's more than okay to be clingy in dating and relationships, and how our dating checklists hold us back from intimacy. We also discuss how we make dating more challenging for ourselves and how to focus our energy on analyzing other people's behavior inward instead. At the end of the episode, Todd shares his take on some of the most common dating advice on Instagram. Connect with Todd: https://www.instagram.com/yourdiagnonsense/Get Todd's book!https://www.amazon.com/Love-Someone-Without-Losing-Your/dp/0593581199Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP About Todd Baratz, LMHCTodd Baratz is a renowned psychotherapist and sex therapist whose innovative approach to mental health and relationships has established him as a leading figure in his field. In addition to his clinical practice, Baratz is a prolific writer and speaker. His insights are regularly featured in various media outlets, where he discusses topics ranging from romantic relationships to individual mental wellness. He lives in New York City and Los Angeles. Learn more on Instagram under his handle @YourDiagnonsense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You've heard of the slow burn, but how do you take it slow in dating? This episode covers 10 of the most effective tips for taking it slow in early dating and not rushing the process. At the end of the episode, I discuss dating dilemmas such as asking for gifts in a relationship and dealing with a lack of physical affection. Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, you'll hear Matchmaker Maria and I get into a ton of topics, from social media's effect on today's dating culture to whether or not my fiance and I should combine finances. We talk about online dating, meeting people IRL and a lot about how her company's matchmaking services work. We also got into Maria's 12 Date Rule, Green Dress Theory and living with a partner before or after engagement. At the end, we do a rapid-fire round of "Ask A Matchmaker." About Agape Match: https://agapematch.com/services/Schedule a dating assessment with Agape Match: https://calendly.com/felix-louie/dating-assessment?month=2024-07Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP About Maria AvgitidisMaria Avgitidis is the CEO of Agape Match, an award-winning matchmaking service based out of NYC, and the host of the dating and relationship podcast, Ask a Matchmaker. Maria’s dating advice has been featured on The NY Times, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Esquire, Elle, and many other outlets. Her book, Ask A Matchmaker, comes out in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If there's one mistake to avoid in early dating, it's following each other too early. In this episode, I explain why it's best to wait to connect on social media, how it amplifies our anxieties, and how it breeds miscommunication. I also share best practices for navigating connecting on social media in the early dating stages and how to talk about it. At the end of the episode, I answer two dating dilemmas about not feeling attracted to people right away and what to do when the people you date aren't prioritizing dating. I also share personal updates. Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Slide into my DMs on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dating.intentionally/Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dating.intentionallyMy Identify Your Needs course: http://bit.ly/4e2nwGC Get my free dating FAQ guide: https://intentionally.dating/gift/Read more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.