We’re kicking off our brand new dating series and starting from the very beginning… how to actually prepare yourself to date. In this episode we talk about the idea of soulmates, how to know if you’re truly ready for marriage, and why dating with intention matters way more than most people think. Tal shares insights from her experience as a matchmaker, we discuss the difference between real deal breakers and pointless pickiness, and we get honest about social pressure, expectations, and the mindset that can make or break someone’s dating experience. While we’re speaking from our Jewish perspective, these ideas apply to both religious and secular dating, whether you’re navigating the shidduch world, the regular dating world, or somewhere in between. And even though this podcast is usually for the girlies, single guys who are curious about how women think about dating might actually enjoy this one too!