Dating Intentionally

In this episode, I'm breaking down the most common early dating mistakes and what you can do to avoid them. Whether you're new to dating or you've been at it for awhile, this episode will help ensure you're not accidentally holding yourself back, self-sabotaging or sending the wrong message to potential partners. Get 15% off Jenni Kayne with code DATING15! https://www.jennikayne.com/ --Episodes mentioned: Stay grounded in early dating Tips for slowing down in early dating Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Watch on YT: https://youtu.be/VugvsOJbLNsSlide 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/ Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listeners dive into the complexities of modern dating with relatable dilemmas. They explore what to do when communication goes silent after a few dates and how to encourage deeper conversations with partners. The challenges of differing lifestyles, like drinking habits, spark discussions on ending relationships gracefully. Plus, practical advice is shared on navigating the emotional terrain of long-distance dating, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and open dialogue.

How do you know if it's your gut telling you to do something or if it's just anxiety? In this episode, guest Amanda White and I get into a variety of topics like navigating dating advice on social media, getting out of the comparison trap, doing less in our love lives and more. Amanda shares so many practical tips for embracing ambiguity, sitting in the discomfort of indecision and how to lean into your intuition rather than listen to your anxiety. At the end, we talk about her new substack, Fence Sitter, and her tips for figuring out whether or not to have children (something I'm dealing with right now). I love Amanda's unique perspective and I know you're going to learn a ton from her! Get 15% off Jenni Kayne with code DATING15! https://www.jennikayne.com/Connect with Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/therapyforwomen/?hl=enSubmit 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/ Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP About Amanda White:Amanda is an author, and the founder and director of Therapy for Women Center, a therapy practice based out of Philadelphia with therapists across the country. She teaches women how to set boundaries and engage in real self care and she quit drinking in 2014. Whether you are interested in sobriety, boundaries, self care, or something in between, Amanda has relatable and actionable mental health tips for you.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello from NYC! In this episode, I cover one of the trickiest parts of dating: identifying a good match. You'll get practical tips on what to look for in a partner, why finding a good match can be so challenging, and how to assess compatibility after the first few dates. You'll learn what defines a good match, three major obstacles to finding the right person and how to have an open mind when it comes to dating and meeting new people. I also get into key signs of compatibility. At the end I answer a listener’s question about casual dating after a breakup and setting boundaries around intimacy while navigating a new dating landscape.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.intentionallyGet my free dating FAQ guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guidesRead more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.IntentionallyRate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're in a relationship with someone who is avoidantly attached, or if you have this attachment style, this episode is for you. I got to talk to Adam Lane Smith, an attachment specialist, about the difference between manipulative and ethical avoidant attachment, signs someone is avoidant, and how to navigate a relationship with someone who is avoidant. You’ll hear about how Adam helps clients heal their avoidant attachment and so much more. At the end, Adam shares how to bring up the topic of attachment styles with a partner who is avoidantly attached. Let me know your thoughts in the comments! Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentadam/ 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.intentionallyGet my free dating FAQ guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guidesRead more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.IntentionallyRate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP About Adam: With an unwavering belief in the transformative power of secure attachment to help right many social ills facing the modern world, Adam has amassed a dedicated following of over 550,000 on social media. Together, they're rewriting the belief about how human connection is supposed to function. Adam teaches honesty, direct communication, clear boundaries, measurable levels of trust, and other means of building secure and healthy relationships.Drawing from his wealth of clinical experience and personal insight, Adam offers a unique perspective on the essential role of attachment in our lives. His engaging podcast episodes on the I Wish You Knew podcast and his online presentations during livestreams and recorded video media have inspired individuals, couples, and families around the world to embrace the journey of repairing their relationships and fostering secure attachments.Visit Adam’s website: https://adamlanesmith.com/ Connect with Adam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBO093GsMmnA9tb8lZPhbgg  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode I'm sharing tips on making the most of a holiday season when you're single (again), how to be sparkier and create chemistry on dates and what to do when someone is trying to bench you or save you for later. Listen and hear my answer to these questions: I'm single on the holidays for the 3rd year in a row. What should I do? How can I build more chemistry on first dates? I've been dating someone who's about to deploy. How to move forward? Episodes mentioned: #43 - How to build chemistry and stop chasing sparksSubmit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/xCmAWvDPGJdr3rFz9 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.Intentionally 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/ Rate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP #dating #datingadvice #datingadviceforwomen #datingadviceformen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, you’ll hear from a sex therapist and her husband, Vanessa and Xander Marin! We talk about when to bring up sex in early dating, what to do if you don’t feel a “spark,” and you'll get specific tips for navigating other sex-related conversations. You’ll hear about how Vanessa and Xander help clients talk to their partners about sex and their interests and tips for taking responsibility for your own pleasure. At the end, we get into what has become a huge topic in recent years: mental load and how it can negatively affect your sex life.Follow Vanessa and Xander on IG: https://www.instagram.com/vanessaandxander/ Visit Vanessa and Xander’s website: https://vmtherapy.com/ 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.intentionallyGet my free dating FAQ guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guidesRead more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.IntentionallyRate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP About Vanessa and Xander: Vanessa is a licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience in the sex therapy field, and Xander is a regular dude who’s here to show you that you don’t need a graduate degree or license to have extraordinary intimacy. Together, they wrote Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life, which is an NYT best seller, and they host the podcast, Pillow Talks, available on all platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listeners dive into a whirlwind of dating dilemmas. The effects of excessive texting on mental health are unpacked, raising questions about communication norms. Couples grapple with the tough decision of moving for a partner, amidst long-distance struggles. The heartache of navigating confusing situationships is explored, along with essential tips on recognizing red flags and setting boundaries. Tune in for insightful advice on fostering healthier connections and understanding the emotional intricacies of modern dating!

Knowing when to end a relationship is tricky, especially if there’s no glaring dealbreaker—sometimes, it’s just not the right fit. How do you know when it’s time to move on?In this episode, I’m breaking down how to decide whether to keep dating someone or walk away, whether you’re just a few dates in or have been in a relationship for years. I’ll share tips for recognizing signs that it’s over, how to decide with compassion and practical advice for breaking things off based on where you are in your dating journey. I also share my personal experience and exact scripts to start the break up conversation. Get 15% off at Jenni Kayne with promo code DATING15 - https://www.jennikayne.com/Episodes mentioned:Ep 93: Why you need momentum in early dating (and how to create it)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.intentionallyGet my free dating FAQ guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guidesRead more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.IntentionallyRate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I’m answering your dating dilemmas. Listen and get my take on these relatable dating scenarios and questions:1. "If I'm so amazing (his words) why won't he date me?”2. “I said we should just be friends, but now I’m interested in more.”3. “How do I handle bad dating advice from family and friends?”We also have an update from last week's episode from the woman who found out about her date's divorce before he told her. 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.intentionallyGet my free dating FAQ guide: https://datingintentionally.myflodesk.com/free-guidesRead more on the blog: https://intentionally.dating/blog-posts/ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dating.IntentionallyRate on Apple: https://t.ly/JJgpP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices