Dating Intentionally

By Talia KorenSociety & Culture Education Self-Improvement Relationships

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November 10313. How To Meet More People Without Relying On Dating Apps
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In this episode, I’m talking with one of my listeners, Danielle, about dating in your 30s, putting yourself out there in real life, and how taking the pressure off can make dating more enjoyable.
Danielle shares how she’s been expanding her social circle, trying new experiences, and approaching dating with a “do it for the story” mindset. We talk about getting clear on what you want, taking initiative when you meet someone you’re interested in, and why it’s worth putting yourself out there even when it doesn’t lead to a date.
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Balancing being happy single with looking for a relationship

Meeting new people without making dating the only goal

Our experiences with Timeleft events

Getting comfortable going to events alone

Knowing when your social battery needs a break

Taking initiative when you meet someone you’re interested in

Giving someone your number without putting pressure on them
Plus, Danielle and I answer a dating dilemma from a listener who wants to reconnect with a guy she went to high school.
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48 min
November 03312. 7 Signs They Actually Like You in Early Dating
How do you know if someone likes you early in dating? In this episode, I’m breaking down the clearest signs someone is romantically interested in you, the signals that are way too easy to overanalyze, and the number one way to get clarity when you’re confused.
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The seven biggest signs someone is genuinely interested in you

Why consistently showing up matters more than flirting, texting style, or body language

How to tell if your connection is actually progressing over time

Why someone can like you even if they don’t show interest exactly the way you would

The social media “signs” you should probably stop reading into

The number one way to confirm whether someone likes you

Why showing your own interest can save you from weeks of analyzing mixed signals

When confusion in early dating is normal — and when it starts becoming concerning

The difference between someone being interested in you and someone simply enjoying your attention

Why someone liking you still isn’t enough to make a relationship work long term

Why you should go into dates assuming the other person wants to be there
Plus, I answer a Dating Dilemma from a listener who has a crush on his coworker.

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Ep 191 - Tips for dating a coworker
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26 min
October 30311. Former Tinder Sociologist Explains What We Get Wrong About Dating Apps w/ Dr. Jess Carbino
What if dating apps aren’t the problem, but the expectations we bring to them? In this episode, I’m talking with sociologist and dating expert Dr. Jess Carbino about how dating apps have changed the way we meet people, why we put so much pressure on finding an instant connection, and how to approach dating with more intention.
Jess shares what she learned from her time as Tinder’s 25th employee, why the spark isn’t the only thing that matters when choosing a partner, and how romantic relationships can help us understand ourselves and change the patterns we bring into our relationships.
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Use dating apps as a way to meet people instead of treating every match like a promise of a relationship
Let go of the pressure to find a magical meet-cute or experience love at first sight
Balance chemistry and attraction with compatibility and long-term potential
Understand how our early relationships shape the patterns we repeat in adulthood
Think critically about how AI can help with dating and where it can get in the way of genuine connection
Decide what matters most to you before you start swiping
Know what you can and can’t learn about someone from a dating profile
Create a dating profile that reflects who you really are instead of who you think you should be
Stop trying to present an idealized version of yourself to attract a partner
Approach dating with more confidence and trust that not meeting someone yet doesn’t mean you never will
Plus, Jess and I answer a dating dilemma from a 46-year-old single dad who has started dating a woman again after their first attempt ended because she didn’t feel the spark. We talk about how long to give the connection to develop, what might be holding her back, and what he should consider before continuing to invest in the relationship.

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51 min
October 27310. When They Seem Interested But Their Actions Don’t Match (Dating Dilemmas)
What do you do when someone’s words say one thing, but their actions tell a different story?
In this episode, I’m answering four Dating Dilemmas about confusing behavior, mixed signals, and figuring out whether a connection is actually right for you. We’re talking about someone who keeps dating you but won't define the relationship, someone who says they’re ready to date but isn’t available, a long-distance connection that goes nowhere, and a relationship that starts intensely and then ends abruptly.
The common thread? Instead of trying to figure out exactly how someone feels about you, pay attention to how their behavior makes you feel and whether the relationship they’re offering is one you actually want.
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In this episode:
How to ask for clarity when someone avoids commitment
What to do when someone isn’t ready to date
How to navigate a confusing long-distance connection
Why intense beginnings don’t guarantee lasting interest
How to recognize unhealthy communication patterns
Why you don’t have to match someone else’s pace
How to move on without waiting for an apology
When to stop playing detective and trust what you see
MENTIONED:
Episode 306 on pacing mismatch
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29 min
October 23309. How Falling in Love Turns Into Lasting Love w/ Kristy Scher
What if building a lasting relationship has less to do with falling in love and more to do with knowing yourself, choosing the right person, and learning how to love someone who is different from you? In this episode, I’m talking with relationship expert Kristy Scher about why we can’t rely on chemistry and the excitement of falling in love alone to build a lasting relationship, and how developing self-awareness and taking responsibility for our own behavior can change the way we show up in relationships.
Kristy breaks down the difference between falling in love and mature love, why disillusionment is a necessary part of building intimacy, and how learning to tolerate discomfort and embrace our differences can help us create deeper, more connected relationships.
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Find the right fit instead of getting swept up in the intensity of falling in love
Understand the three essentials of a lasting partnership: love, lust, and like
Move through disillusionment and build mature love
Stay true to yourself while making room for your partner to be different
Recognize how social media shapes our views of relationships and gender
Understand how childhood experiences and personal wounds affect our relationships
Take responsibility for your own behavior instead of focusing only on your partner’s flaws
Appreciate your partner’s efforts while giving grace without dropping your standards
Get comfortable with silence and stop feeling responsible for carrying every conversation
Stop imagining a future with someone before you know them and learn to tolerate uncertainty in dating

Plus, Kristy and I answer a dating dilemma from a 26-year-old man who wants a serious relationship but finds himself imagining a future with women before he even knows them. We talk about why the desire for connection can make us rush ahead, how to get curious about our own unmet needs, and why taking the time to discover whether someone is actually right for you matters more than simply finding someone who’s available.

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Kristy’s year-long program: The Way of the Adored Woman™
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1 hr 7 min
October 20308. Why Dates Feel Platonic (And How to Build Romantic Connection)
Have you ever gone on what felt like a really good date, only to get the dreaded “I had a great time, but I didn’t feel a romantic connection” text afterward?
In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually creates romantic connection in early dating and 10 ways to make it easier for that connection to develop without forcing chemistry, performing, or trying to convince someone to like you.
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What a romantic connection actually feels like in the first few dates
Why a great conversation doesn’t always translate into romantic chemistry
Why first dates can feel more like performances than real connection
The interview, audition, and evaluation date traps that keep dates feeling platonic
Why playing it cool and waiting for the other person to make every move can kill momentum
How compliments, vulnerability, and follow-up questions create more connection
Why showing more of your personality makes you more attractive to the right people
The role texting and between-date communication plays in building momentum
Why physical touch and flirting matter and how to do both without making things overly sexual
How being honest about your interest can make dating feel less confusing
Why talking about your goals and dreams can create surprising intimacy
How to give someone more access to the real you without oversharing
Why your job isn’t to make someone like you, but to make it possible for them to actually get to know you
Plus, I answer a Dating Dilemma from a listener wondering how to embrace a slow burn when the person she’s dating is still seeing other people, including how to think about exclusivity, sex, and boundaries in early dating.

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Ep 211 on flirting w/ Francesca Hogi
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38 min
October 16307. Stop Dating Like You’re Running Out of Time w/ Alex Daly
What if getting divorced wasn’t the end of your love story, but a chance to rebuild your life and learn to date in a completely different way? In this episode, I’m talking with dating-after-divorce creator Alex Daly about dating after divorce, rebuilding your life from scratch, and how approaching dating with curiosity and an experimental mindset can help you figure out what you actually want.
Alex shares her experience of getting divorced in her late 30s, moving to a new city, and re-entering the dating world after a long break. We’re talking about her Hoe era, why dating doesn’t have to be so serious, and how letting go of the pressure to find a relationship can actually create space for a connection to develop naturally. We’re getting into how to...
Rebuild your life and approach dating after divorce
Use dating as an opportunity to explore what you actually want
Have a "Hoe era" without shame, guilt, or putting pressure on yourself to find a relationship
Date safely and have conversations about sexual health
Handle ghosting and other disappointing parts of dating without taking them personally
Let go of arbitrary dating rules and take an experimental approach instead
Know when it’s time to try dating outside of your usual “type”
Transition from enjoying your single life into a relationship without rushing it
Have check-in conversations with a new partner without turning them into pressure-filled “what are we?” conversations
Look at your own patterns and take responsibility for how you show up in relationships
Talk about divorce in early dating without oversharing or bad-mouthing your ex
Build a relationship differently after learning from what didn’t work in the past
Trust that it’s never too late to start over, date, explore, or find love
Plus, Alex and I answer a dating dilemma from a listener who has spent years repeating a cycle with her ex-husband and continues to find herself attracted to men who don’t choose her.
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53 min
October 13306. It's Ok If You're Not Aligned On How Fast (Or Slow) To Progress In Early Dating
How fast should a relationship actually move? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the trickiest parts of early dating: what to do when you and the person you’re dating aren’t moving at the same pace. We’ll talk about why pacing mismatches are so normal, how to tell when a relationship is simply moving slowly versus going nowhere, and how to navigate it when one person is ready for the next step before the other.
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Why there’s no universal timeline for becoming official, having sex, saying “I love you,” or hitting other relationship milestones
The difference between a pacing mismatch and a pacing problem
Why wanting the same relationship but moving at different speeds can still work
How to talk about pacing without turning every date into a relationship check-in
What to say when you need more time or when you’re the one waiting
Why someone moving slowly doesn’t necessarily mean they’re less interested in you
How to know when “slow” has become stagnant
The five areas of a relationship where you should still see some forward motion
Why catching feelings makes pacing feel so much more stressful
How to stay present and keep vetting someone instead of obsessing over the next milestone
Plus, I answer a Dating Dilemma from a listener whose two past connections unexpectedly came back into her life.
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33 min
October 09305. The Truth About 50/50 and Dating as an Ambitious Woman w/ Stefanie O’Connell
Why do so many couples who believe in equality still end up falling into traditional gender roles? I’m joined by Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez, author of The Ambition Penalty, to talk about what happens when money, ambition, power, and gender collide in dating and relationships.
We get into why women’s success can create unexpected tension in heterosexual relationships, what happens when a woman earns more than her male partner, and why saying you want an equal relationship is very different from building one in practice. We also talk about dating when you’re financially successful, expanding what it means to “provide,” when to start talking about money, and how to think about a partner who isn’t where you want them to be financially.
In this episode...
Why modern couples still fall into traditional gender roles
What can happen when a woman earns more than her male partner
Why believing in equality doesn’t automatically create an equal relationship
What real support for an ambitious partner looks like in practice
Why “providing” in a relationship should mean much more than money
When and how to start talking about salary, debt, savings, and finances while dating
How to date someone who is financially behind without dating their potential
Why having a full life and strong community outside your relationship matters

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Fair Play by Eve Rodsky
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55 min
October 06304. Essential Texting Do's & Don'ts For Early Dating (throwback)
Texting can create SO much unnecessary anxiety in early dating. You’re wondering if you’re texting too much, if you should text first, why they suddenly seem less responsive, or whether someone who’s great in person but terrible over text is actually worth pursuing.
In this episode, I’m breaking down what texting should actually look like before, after and between dates so you can stop analyzing every message and focus more on the connection happening in real life.
This episode originally aired in December 2023.
You’ll learn:
Why texting too much before a first date can create false intimacy
Why you don’t need to wait for someone else to text first after a good date
The texting mistake that can turn a promising connection into a pen-pal situation
What realistic communication between dates can look like
What to do when you notice someone’s texting suddenly slow down or change
How to handle dating someone who texts much less than you’d prefer
Why double texting isn’t the dating crime people make it out to be
What to do when texting turns sexual earlier than you’re comfortable with
Plus, I answer a new Dating Dilemma from a listener who's worried she accidentally gave her date the impression that she only wants something physical.
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Speaking in Thumbs by Mimi Winsberg
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27 min

About Dating Intentionally

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What if modern dating didn't have to feel exhausting, confusing or like a second job? Dating Intentionally is the podcast for singles who are done with outdated dating rules and are ready to date with clarity, confidence and purpose.