Devora Krasnianski speaks with C. Rochel Duchman, a dating coach about dating. We cover the types of conversations to have, how to move forward when dating gets stuck, and the role of the shachan. And lots more.
https://www.adaiad.org/shidduch-u
(This series is funded by a grant from the New York City DOVE initiative recommended by Council Member Rita Joseph)
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To reach Rochel Duchman
Website: www.autumncoaching.net
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0:00 Introduction
3:27 Understanding the dating process and the role of a coach
8:56 When the dating seems stuck
15:56 Dating is about learning about the other and sharing about yourself
24:41 How to bring up or ask about uncomfortable topics
30:41 Phases of dating 38:22 It is important to have the difficult conversations
46:20 “Convos” cards: probing questions for dating partners to discover each other
47:25 How long should the shadchan be involved?
53:50 Complimenting on a date
1:01:18 Having “we” discussions
1:05:34 Wrap up
Link to prev episodes of the Marriage Readiness series (2022) (also available on Spotify and Google Podcasts)