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298. 7 Dating Mistakes That Make Finding a Relationship Take Longer

15 de setembro de 2026 · 28 min

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Feel like you're done wasting time on the wrong connections? I get it! In this episode, I'm breaking down seven of the most common mistakes I see people make in early dating, from dating someone's potential and staying in situationships to taking constant dating breaks, avoiding uncomfortable conversations, and being pen pals. I'm also sharing what to do differently so you can protect your time and energy and get closer to the relationship you actually want.

In this episode, you'll learn:

  • Why dating someone's potential can keep you invested way too long
  • How staying in a situationship can delay you from finding your person
  • Why constantly taking breaks from dating may be slowing you down and what to work on instead
  • How speaking up about small issues early can reveal someone's ability to handle conflict
  • What it means to date from your "back foot" and why it's a time waster
  • Why texting for weeks before meeting can create false intimacy
  • How to recognize red flags without confusing them with preferences
  • Why getting curious about someone's behavior can help you make better decisions sooner
  • How to stay grounded in who someone is today instead of who you hope they'll become

Plus, I answer a dating dilemma from a 40-year-old man who just learned that his new girlfriend occasionally smokes cigarettes and he's not sure what to do.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Ep 260 - How to end a situationship

Ep 186 - Tips for taking a dating break

Ep 286 - Balancing effort in early dating

Ep 192 - Sneaky red flags in early dating

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