First Date Mistakes To Avoid in 2025!

Join Paul as he explores the real-life dating from three remarkable guests: Jo, who at 44, has never been in a relationship; Heather who, as a single parent, is navigating the dating world after the tragic loss of her partner; and Emmalee, who recently lost her leg and is finding dating to be challenging.

Also - stay tuned to meet Paul’s special guest - someone who many Married at First Sight fans will know all too well!

Whether you're starting afresh, or looking for love under unique circumstances, this episode offers practical tools and invaluable insights to help you on your journey.

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Sections:

00:00 Introduction

02:13 Meet Jo

02:44 Self-Love Challenges

03:48 Finding Love: Challenges and Solutions

04:00 Living in the Moment: Techniques and Benefits

04:19 Family Dynamics: Understanding Relationship Impacts

07:12 Exploring Attachment Styles with Jo

11:11 Jo's Love Life

12:21 Has Jo Truly Been in Love?

14:48 Modern Dating Tips with Jo

18:44 Reconnecting with Fathers

21:00 The Power of Letter Writing in Healing

24:51 Changing Negative Beliefs

30:14 Adobe Ad

31:11 Introducing Heather: New Beginnings

31:50 Why Heather Chose Therapy with Paul

31:23 Inside Heather's Love Life: Current Status

34:25 Relationship Analysis: Heather and Dave

37:46 Is Heather Ready for Dating? Expert Assessment

39:53 Are You Ready to Date? Paul's Test Explained

43:45 Tips for Dating Again: Openness and Preparedness

50:50 Creating a Vision Board: Steps and Benefits

55:47 Dealing with Guilt: Effective Strategies

56:39 Paul's Parting Advice: Lasting Thoughts

58:27 Intro to Emmalee: A Soldier's Story

00:59:03 Relationship Lessons from Military Life with Emmalee

01:00:07 Healthy Relationships in the Military: Emmalee's Experience

01:00:36 Coping with Injury and Military Exit: Emmalee's Story

01:02:39 Dealing with Trauma: Emmalee's Leg Amputation Story

01:03:24 Dating as an Amputee: Challenges and Insights

01:04:58 Emmalee's Dating Life

01:05:42 Emmalee Discusses Love

01:06:30 Introducing Jay from Married at First Sight

01:07:00 Why Emmalee Follows Jay

01:07:36 Jay's Experience on MAFS as an Amputee

01:08:52 Building Dating Confidence

01:09:36 Addressing Fetishization in Disabled Dating

01:13:08 Vulnerability in Dating: Amputee Experiences

01:16:23 Tackling Anxiety in Social Situations: Emmalee's Techniques

01:17:15 Confidence Building for Dating: Paul's Guidance

01:22:00 Creating a Supportive Friend Network

01:25:30 The Importance of Setting Boundaries in Relationships

01:25:56 Emmalee's Revealing Conversations

01:27:18 Memorable Conversations

01:27:21 Paul's Key Takeaways

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