Johnny Fernandez, life and love coach, joins Damona to answer the question: is dating really harder today? This is a hot debate and it continues as Johnny and Damona put their four decades of collective experience to work. Whether you're feeling like dating is impossible, or just wondering if you’re doing it all wrong, if you’re intrigued by masculine/feminine dynamics or not, this episode is for you! Then we have this Dear Damona question of the week:

• After coming on strong, communication with my match has slowed. How do I know if he’s busy or lost interest?

Book your tickets to an upcoming Love Breakthrough Live at radianceandcourage.com. The direct link will be in the show notes. You can learn more about Johnny and his wife Lara at @JohnnyAndLara

LAST CALL for questions for the February Dear Damona episode! Submit your audio or written questions asap on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or on voicemail at 424-246-6255

TIMESTAMPS

Introduction to Modern Dating Challenges (00:00:00)  

The Role of Love Coaching (00:01:06)  

Johnny's Journey into Love Coaching (00:02:20)  

Expectations in Modern Relationships (00:06:12)  

The Impact of Choice on Satisfaction (00:10:16)  

Effort Required in Today's Dating Landscape (00:12:16)  

The Importance of Romantic Relationships (00:13:18)  

Choosing Your Hard (00:15:04)  

Introduction to Modern Dating (00:15:13)  

The Rhetoric of Comparison (00:15:50)  

Awareness of Desire (00:17:02)  

Fundamentals of the 3D True Love Method (00:17:59)  

The Paradox of Choice in Dating (00:19:57)  

Societal Programming and Commitment (00:20:59)  

The Importance of Distinction (00:22:29)  

Focusing on Healthy Relationships (00:24:37)  

Authenticity in Dating (00:27:07)  

Quality vs. Quantity in Dating (00:29:28)  

The Reality of Romance (30:25)

Accepting What You Allow (31:16)

Understanding Self-Sabotage (31:28)

Love Breakthrough Live Overview (31:57)

Breaking Through Self-Limiting Beliefs (32:21)

Unpopular Opinion on Hustle Culture (34:19)

The Importance of Emotional Connection (35:00)

Closing Thoughts and Resources (35:56)

Listener Question Introduction (36:45)

Advice for a Listener (37:17)

Navigating Grief and Relationships (39:59)

The Importance of Mutual Interest (41:24)

Empathy and Understanding in Dating (42:30)

Possibility of Future Love (45:04)

Closing Remarks (46:14)

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