This Valentine’s Day, we’re talking about love, but without the clichés.

In this special episode of Cycle Hood, I’m joined by Dating & Relationship Coach Cybele to decode the psychology behind modern dating. We unpack attachment styles, break down Blair Waldorf and Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl, analyze Carrie Bradshaw through an attachment lens, and even discuss the viral Vogue article asking: “Is having a boyfriend embarrassing?”

Yes — we went there.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why men’s emotional worlds are often unexplored
• The difference between dating in Dubai and New York
• Why Dubai dating can feel especially confusing and non-committal
• Coffee dates, “traditional values,” and cultural expectations
• Red flags no one talks about
• How to navigate dating apps intentionally
• How to cycle-sync your dating life and avoid luteal-phase decisions

Cybele shares practical tools for creating standout dating profiles, starting conversations that actually go somewhere, and protecting your energy in early dating. We also explore how your menstrual cycle influences attraction, mood, clarity, and connection.

If you’re navigating dating in Dubai, feeling burnt out on apps, questioning modern relationship narratives, or simply curious about how attachment styles shape your love life — this episode is for you.

Find Cybele here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cybele.pov/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cybele.pov
TikTok (scene breakdowns): https://www.tiktok.com/@cybele.pov.scenes

If you’d like to explore your own relational patterns through a hormone-informed coaching lens, book a free discovery session at www.cyclehood.co

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