Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Boundaries, Moms, & The Post-Date Spiral

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A long-time listener sent in a heartfelt question:

“My Mom constantly has opinions about who I should date, what kind of guy is right for me, even how I should look or act to attract the right person… one comment from her has me spiraling.”

In this episode, Damona explores how well-meaning love advice can actually sabotage your future relationships and offers step-by-step strategies for gently setting boundaries and building up your own self-confidence.

What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

  • Why outside opinions (especially from parents) can derail your dating momentum
  • How to shift from second-guessing to self-trust in your dating decisions
  • The invisible cost of oversharing—and how to protect your emotional energy
  • Pre-date and post-date rituals that build confidence and clarity
  • Damona’s personal rulebook for managing advice overload
  • When to share... and when to keep your dating life to yourself

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