Dating Intentionally

By Talia KorenSociety & Culture Education Self-Improvement Relationships

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March 18, 2025 157. "He Ghosted Me But Watches My Stories Daily" + 3 Other Dating Dilemmas
In this episode, I'm diving into four dating dilemmas from listeners! If you want to submit a longer question for me to answer on the podcast or YouTube, here's the link.

Here are the questions I get into on this episode:

"He ghosted me but watches my stories daily - can I salvage this?"
"I don't mind pursuing men, but they don't take me seriously. What am I doing wrong?"
"I'm a liberal woman, and he's a Trump supporter. Can it work?"
"I've done everything to move on after getting blindsided by my ex, but I'm still not over it. What can I do?"

Here's the episode I mentioned about signs that someone is interested/how to show interest.

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28 min
March 14, 2025 156. The Best First Date Questions + What Daters Regret Not Asking Sooner
Get 90+ questions to ask in early dating

Do you ever struggle with what to talk about on a date? Or maybe you want to get better at building real connections? In this episode, I’m sharing tons of inspiration for great questions to ask in early dating, the worst ones to avoid, and navigating tricky conversations without derailing the date. We’ll also dive into the number one topic that so many daters regret not bringing up sooner, how to answer "why are you single" (and what to ask instead). I also share how to ask better follow-up questions and scripts for handling tough topics like past relationships, STI talks, and career gaps.

Why they don't ask questions and how to deal

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42 min
March 11, 2025 155. Dating for the Long Haul? Here’s What to Think About (From a Guy’s POV) w/ Alex Koren
My brother Alex Koren is back on the podcast to share dating advice for folks looking for a long term relationship! Alex is a 30-year-old guy from NYC with his take on dating, relationships, and figuring out who’s the one. In this episode, we break down how to separate needs vs. wants, what past relationships can teach you, and how to tell if someone is just in it for the chase or actually ready for commitment. We also talk about how to approach people and where to meet great matches IRL. (Hint, it's not at the bars). Alex also shares his thoughts on not settling, DTR conversations, and how to build real comfort in dating. Plus, we dive into the mindset shifts that can help you make better choices in love, without overcomplicating things.

Listen to Alex's previous episode

Check out Random Acts of Dating

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1 hr 5 min
March 07, 2025 154. How To Avoid & Get Out Of Situationships (throwback)
This episode originally aired in October 2022!

Situationships are messy, undefined, and often leave you feeling stuck. In this episode, I break down what a situationship really is, how to tell if you're in one, and why they rarely lead to the kind of relationship you want. I’ll share how to get out of a situationship, whether you're the one who wants more or the one who can’t commit, plus tips on avoiding them altogether. I also answer a listener’s question on recognizing red flags early and share my own experience with a situationship that dragged on for years.

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24 min
March 04, 2025 153. Relationship Anxiety: What It Is And How To Overcome It w/ Natalie Kennedy
This week, I’m joined by Natalie Kennedy, founder of Anxious Love Coach, to talk about her experience with relationship anxiety and Relationship OCD (ROCD). We get into what it looked like in her relationship, the steps she took to work through it, and what “working on yourself” actually means, both in and out of a relationship. We also dive into obsessive thoughts in early dating and relationships, how to recognize when your fears are getting in the way, and practical advice for navigating them. If you’ve ever spiraled over whether your feelings are “right” or questioned a great relationship because of intrusive thoughts, this episode is for you.

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44 min
February 28, 2025 152. How To Tell If They're Emotionally Unavailable (And Signs You Are Too)
In this episode, I'm breaking down what emotional availability is, why it's important, how it relates to attachment style and signs your date isn't emotionally available. I share tips on how to navigate this and when it's a dealbreaker vs not. At the end, I get into signs you might be the emotionally unavailable one and steps to take toward becoming more emotionally available.

Signs someone is emotionally available episode

Questions:
Do I feel secure and confident in where I stand with them?
Do they communicate openly and consistently?
When I express my needs, do they listen and respond?
Do they follow through on what they say?
Do they make space for me in their life?
Do they show up emotionally when I need support?
Are they able to acknowledge their emotions and past relationship patterns?
Do I feel like I can be fully myself around them?
If I were to stop putting in effort, would this relationship still move forward?

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34 min
February 25, 2025 151. Bisexual & Queer Dating: Advice & What To Expect w/ Casey Tanner
In this episode, Casey Tanner, founder of Queer Sex Therapy and The Expansive Group, shares their journey, from navigating insecurities as someone newly exploring queer dating to meeting their current partner. We dive into dating IRL as a queer person, long-distance relationships, and what to do if you're intimidated by dating women. Casey also breaks down common queer sex myths, explores how gender roles translate in queer relationships, and shares mistakes they've made along the way. I love Casey's honest take on how it feels to date women as a woman with zero experience. Even if you’re straight, there’s plenty to learn from this fun conversation!

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51 min
February 21, 2025 150. How To Define & Discuss Your Relationship Needs In Dating (throwback)
In this episode, I'm deep-diving into why knowing your needs in a relationship is important, how I discovered mine and tips for discussing your relationship needs with a partner. Discovering my non-negotiables in a relationship is what kicked off my dating journey and I'm breaking down how you can use them to guide you in your dating journey. You'll learn what needs are, what they're not and what to expect when you bring them up with someone for the first time.

This episode originally aired in November 2022.

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39 min
February 18, 2025 149. Beyond Early Dating: When Secure Feels Boring, Frequent Fighting & Not Feeling In Love
Today's episode features three new dating dilemmas for you, focusing on issues daters face in new relationships. The first is from a woman who's not sure she can fall in love with her guy and isn't sure what to do. Our second dilemma focuses on the question: how much fighting is normal? And the last one is from a woman in a loving, secure relationship that she feels lacks excitement. Listen for my takes and advice, and comment below to share yours!

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25 min
February 14, 2025 148. How To Show Interest In Early Dating (Without Looking Desperate)
If showing interest in the person you're dating is scary, this episode will help! Showing interest when you're interested is key in developing a secure, healthy relationship in the early dating stage - even when things feel uncertain. I'm breaking down the appropriate, not-desperate ways to show someone you're into them before you're committed so they know exactly where you stand. On the flipside, listen to learn ways people may be showing interest in YOU that you could be missing. At the end, I'm sharing results from a survey I took on what people really want for Valentine's Day.

36 love questions

Love bombing vs genuine interest

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32 min

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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…