As we reflect on the year we’ve had and look ahead to start fresh, finding a partner to do life with often becomes a top priority. It all starts with getting clarity on what you’re looking for in a relationship. In this minisode Damona outlines the steps to making a vision board and breaks down why they work so that you can design a powerful roadmap for your life and manifest the relationship that you want. 

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Hunt Ethridge, award-winning international dating and relationship expert, breaks down cool new science in the relationship and dating space so you can hack the dating game once and for all.The Dating Dish headline is: Over one in 10 men are likely to cancel date plans due to feeling self-conscious. And the Dear Damona question is: My matches say they want commitment but then pull away after the 3rd or 4th date. What should I do?

Be sure to follow Hunt on Instagram @QuestforAdvice and check out HuntforAdvice.com for more information.

Looking for support in finding your forever person in 2023? Early Bird Enrollment is now open for the next round of the Dating Accelerator Program!

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Dufflyn Lammers, Relationship and Recovery Coach, outlines how to set healthy boundaries with your loved ones and dates so that you can have a happy and healthy holiday season. The Dating Dish headline is: Just FYI, Your Fourth Date Should Absolutely Be a Day Date. And the Dear Damona question is: My matches aren’t putting in the same effort I do. Should I confront them?

Be sure to follow Dufflyn on Instagram @Dufflyn and check out her upcoming course Boundaries Are The New Black happening Saturday, December 17, 2022. 

You can also download her FREE guide, 8 Top Tips for Getting Through the Holidays with Boundaries, by visiting:

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Chris Thompson, one of the hottest multi-platform content creators, breaks down the gender war he’s witnessing online and shares his methods for coming back to a place of peace. The Dating Dish headline is: Should Dating References Be Required In Online Dating? And the Dear Damona question is: Is my picker broken?

Be sure to follow Chris on TikTok and Instagram @SupDaily and check out his podcast “Unfiltered Friends” wherever you listen to Dates & Mates!

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Jennifer Hurvitz, best-selling author and relationship coach, shares her personal experience and outlines how to return to dating after a big breakup. The Dating Dish headline is: Is the relationship doomed if you’re not sexually attracted to your partner. In Dear Damona a listener says: My boyfriend is great on paper, but things feel mundane. Am I being too picky, unrealistic, or holding onto an idealized connection that may never materialize? 

Be sure to follow Jennifer on Instagram @DoingRelationshipsRight and check out her book “Midlife Priceless: A Dating Coach’s Guide to *Finally* Doing Relationships Right”.

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Jordan Green, family therapist and the founder of the Remble app, breaks down the 5 stages of every relationship to help you navigate the ups and downs that come with time. The Dating Dish headline today is: Here’s the No. 1 thing that makes relationships successful according to psychologists. The Dear Damona question is: I’m ready to return to dating and Bumble seems right for me. Can you share some tips?

Be sure to follow Jordan on Instagram @The.Love.Therapist and check out the Remble app! 

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Nicole Lapin, best-selling author and host of the podcast Money Rehab, meets you at the intersection of money and dating to help you develop your financial love language. The Dating Dish headline today is: Do you have a type? Maybe what you think you want and what you actually prefer don’t match up. The Dear Damona question is: After having our first video chat, I can no longer see myself kissing my match. What should I do?

Be sure to follow Nicole on Instagram @NicoleLapin and pick up a copy of her book “Miss Independent” at NicoleLapin.com!

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Kamie Crawford, co-host of MTV’s Catfish and host of the podcast Relationsh!t, brings you up to speed on all things dating, from the apps to catfishing and beyond, just in time for Cuffing Season. We kick off the show with a Romance Rollback this week with a retrospective on a classic custom that you might be able to still use today – dance cards. The Dear Damona question is: I think I am ready to start dating again after losing my husband two years ago. Where should I begin?

Be sure to follow Kamie on Instagram @KamieCrawford and listen to Relationsh!t wherever you listen to Dates & Mates!

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Married At First Sight expert, Dr. Pia Holec, shares tips on how to build trust and intimacy with a partner for a healthier, more satisfying relationship. The Dating Dish headline today is: What Is Toxic Forgiveness? And Is It Really Possible to "Forgive and Forget"? The Dear Damona question is: I’m nervous about showing my body to a new partner. What should I do?

Be sure to watch Married At First Sight Season 15 on Lifetime!

And follow Dr. Pia on Instagram @SexDrPia

Read the PopSugar article on Toxic Forgiveness at https://www.popsugar.com/love/what-is-toxic-forgiveness-48984021

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You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast every Monday and Thursday wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.

Drew Barrymore wants to give you good news on the go, because we all need it right now. Catch new episodes of Drew’s News every Friday wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.

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In this special Halloween episode, Damona is back with another round of your deepest, darkest dating horror stories. She’s joined by Rory Uphold, actress, singer-songwriter and host of the podcast, Crimes of the Heart. Together they discuss what went wrong and what you might be able to do if you find yourself in a similar situation. The Dating Dish headline today is: 95 Couples Costumes Ideas That Are Cute, But Not The Nauseating Kind Of Cute.

Be sure to follow Rory on Instagram @ICouldBeBlonder 

And, check out her podcast, Crimes of the Heart, wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.

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