Episode 43: How To Start Dating Again
One of the many things we’re loving about life after lockdown is that LOVE IS BACK, BABY! So many people are jumping back into the dating world, but we’ve also heard from lots of single friends that they’re feeling a little apprehensive or unsure of how to get back into it all after over a year of isolation. In our recent Instagram polls about dating, 47% of you said you’re a litttttle nervous to get back into dating post-Covid, too, and lots of you have had less than ideal experiences on dating apps.
Navigating love and the dating world in 2021 ain’t easy, so we called in love and relationship coach, Lauren Zoeller, to answer all of your burning Qs, and give us the advice that everyone needs to hear, whether you’re newly single, have been on the market for a while, or are in an open relationship.
Lauren is a CTA certified Love & Relationship Coach, motivational speaker and podcast host. She helps high performing, female executives attract the dream relationship and life they crave, and she’s the creator of The Aligned Love Experience™, a coaching program that teaches women how to attract love. She’s been featured in international publications like Prevention, Shape, Business Insider, Thrive Global, Money Inc., and more. Believe us when we say love is her language!
Tune in as we chat about:
The lowdown on which apps are best for your wants and needs
How to meet someone IRL vs. on the apps
Tools for bouncing back from bad dating app experiences
The inner work we all NEED to do to show up as our best selves
3 non-negotiables you should be setting from the get-go when dating
Confidence boosters to get you feelin’ good as hell going into a date
Tips for setting boundaries early on when dating and why that’s *actually* sexy
How to deal with rejection and what to do if you’re ghosted
Good questions to ask on a first date to build connection
What you should consider if you have a “type” you only date
Red flags to look out for on apps and during a date
Lauren’s hot tip to successful dating in 2021
We hope this episode helps you get back out there, date with confidence, and pursue the love that you deserve!
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