I recorded this episode back in the spring of 2022. I felt so inspired by, at peace with, and safe in my new relationship (which I was then 6 months into) that I spontaneously felt compelled to talk about dating in my 20s, and candidly analyze many of the mistakes, failures, and instances of hurt that led to attracting healthy love at 28. That relationship has since come to an end, but my 'non-toxic dating' era has not - I am permanently changed. <3 By admitting (taboo!) to a long history of getting cheated on, dating addicts, misusing apps, having few boundaries, being a 'pick-me girl', and prioritizing all the wrong, surface-level things, I hope to resonate with even one person who is currently struggling from low self-esteem, is frustrated with dating, or feels like they'll never find their person. You will; you may even find more than one ;-) Here’s to more love, more vulnerability, and more connection in 2023. Happy New Year Angels.

GOT A ROMANTIC OR TERRIBLE DATING STORY? THOUGHTS ABOUT HOW TO ATTRACT GREAT LOVE? Email [email protected]. Degenerate MERCH is available for purchase on my Instagram - DM me. Tales of Taboo is part of the Eve Podcast Network and a Forever Dog Production. Cover photos by Erika Flynn.

Follow Ali on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliweissworld

Follow Ali on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliweissworld/

Follow Tales of Taboo on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talesoftaboo

Follow Tales of Taboo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talesoftaboopod/

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices