Are reality TV dating shows like The Bachelorette one of your guilty pleasures? Would you ever believe that watching reality TV dating shows can improve your dating life? In this week's episode, Dominique explains why, and breaks down three different reality dating shows that she recommends women watch - and what you can learn from them!

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Everyone is feeling the economic squeeze lately, and luxuries like date night are often the first thing to go when you're tightening your budget. But you can still enjoy date night and stay fiscally responsible - yes, even in Joe Biden's economy! The trick is that you have to be a little creative and be willing to think outside the box.  Today Dominique is sharing 10 ideas for dates that are both fun and budget-friendly.  With the right mindset, it's totally possible to keep date night on your calendar AND keep to your budget.

Want even more affordable date ideas? Check out this blog post: https://quitkissingfrogs.com/blog/fun-amp-frugal-date-ideas-for-joe-bidens-economy

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We've all heard of "new year, new me"...but what about new year, new love life? If 2022 found you single or in a relationship that wasn't what you'd hoped for, chances are that you're ready to make 2023 a better year for dating.  Today Dominique will talk about 3 different resolutions you can make for the year that will have a profound impact on your dating life. If you're ready to set a goal for yourself and make a change in your dating habits,  2023 could be the year that you find love!

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The holiday spirit is in the air, which means it’s the time of year for celebrating with loved ones through festive parties, holiday dinners, and mass quantities of dessert. This also means it’s the time of year when lots of relatives and family friends may be getting all up in your business with intrusive questions about your love life that make you feel incredibly uncomfortable. The good news is that this is THE episode to prepare you for Thanksgiving week and the upcoming Christmas season! That’s right - those nosy relatives don’t have to dampen your holiday cheer if you know how to respond to their awkward questions. Today we’ll talk all about the different ways you can respond to intrusive questions and how to gracefully shut down the folks who won’t stop interrogating you about your dating life.

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Who you choose to marry is one of the biggest decisions anyone makes. It affects the rest of your life in profound ways, and it’s not a decision most of us take lightly. But how do you KNOW when you’re with the right guy and it’s the right time to get married? Sure, you may know that you’re in love, and it may feel like the right time, but a monumental decision like marriage isn’t a decision you want to make based solely on emotions. Today we’ll be talking all about the questions to ask yourself (and your boyfriend) to evaluate your relationship and see if you two are compatible for the long haul and at the right point in your relationship to take the leap from dating to marriage. This episode isn’t just about whether you’re ready for marriage - it’s also about making sure that you’re ready to start your married life on the right foot and set yourselves up for a happy and lasting marriage.

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Sometimes the most effective way to learn about relationships is to observe real couples. For this week’s episode, we’re going to do exactly that and dive into a little “case study” as we talk about dating red flags. And what better case study to use than one of the most infamous couples from the first season of Netflix’s “Love Is Blind” - Jessica and Marc! If you haven’t seen the show, don’t worry, Dominique will provide plenty of background info so that you can follow along…but no one would blame you for indulging in some fun reality TV and watching (or re-watching!) season 1 of Love Is Blind.

More listening related to today’s episode:

• How important are chemistry and physical attraction in a relationship?
• Awkward conversations you need to have with your boyfriend/partner
• How to know when a relationship needs to end, and how to end it the right way
• Common questions and answers about break ups

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Today is a follow up to the prior episode of QKF, when we talked about dating anxiety and strategies for combating it so that you can actually enjoy dating and cultivate a romantic relationship that is rewarding. But what if the anxiety is still there when you’re in a relationship? This episode will cover how dating anxiety can affect relationships, whether they are new relationships (you just started dating!) or relationships that are already established and pretty serious (maybe you’re even talking about rings!) If you’ve ever been worried about why a new match takes forever to text you, why your boyfriend isn't ready to take the next step with you, or felt insecure about his dating history and worried that his ex was “prettier,” then this is the episode for you.

Mentioned in today’s episode:

• Blog: Are You Too Picky? 
• Blog: Dating Goals: How Knowing What You Want Can Transform Your Love Life
• Episode #03: Dealing With Insecurity In Dating
• Episode #06: Awkward Conversations You & Your Boyfriend Need To Have

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Dating anxiety is something that can suck all the fun and enjoyment out of dating. It’s hard to enjoy dating when you’re constantly feeling anxious about everything related to dating - meeting men, finding something to talk about on the first date, worrying about whether he likes you, and so on. Being an anxious dater can be exhausting! But the good news is that you don’t have to stay anxious about dating. Today we’ll talk about several different strategies for combatting dating anxiety so that you can find the fun in dating and enjoy the kind of romantic relationship you’ve been wanting all along.

Mentioned in today’s episode:

• Blog: Are You Too Picky? 
• Episode #05: Deal Breakers & Deal Makers
• Blog: Dating Goals: How Knowing What You Want Can Transform Your Love Life
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A lot of women find themselves wondering if there are any good men left out there. It’s a fair question - the modern dating landscape can seem pretty barren! But the good news is that there are good men out there, and those men are looking for good women just like you. The trick, of course, is being able to find each other. Today we’ll talk all about what makes a good man, why they can be hard to find, and how to identify and remove barriers that are standing in your way so that you can meet the guy who is the right match for you!

Mentioned in today’s episode:

• Episode #01: Dating in the Digital Era 
• Episode #13: Learn to Flirt (Even If You Feel Awkward)
• Blog: Dating Goals: How Knowing What You Want Can Transform Your Love Life
• Blog: Where Have All The Good Men Gone?

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We often hear that “opposites attract,” and they certainly can…but do opposites make you compatible for the long-haul? Today we’ll be discussing just how similar you ought to be - and what specifically you should have in common - for your relationship to work and for the two of you to potentially build a life together. We’ll also explore the benefits of differences, and how much a relationship can be improved by differences between partners. 

Mentioned in today’s episode:

Quit Kissing Frogs episode #05: Deal-Breakers & Deal-Makers

Quit Kissing Frogs episode #06: Awkward Conversations You Need to Have With Your Boyfriend 

Blog Post on “setting goal posts” -  Are You Too Picky?

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