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What if modern dating didn't have to feel exhausting, confusing or like a second job? Dating Intentionally is the podcast for singles who are done with outdated dating rules and are ready to date with clarity, confidence and purpose. Whether you're back in the dating pool after a breakup, using the apps for the first (or millionth) time, trying to stop attracting the wrong people, or just figuring out how to find your person in all the chaos, you're in the right place. Dating Intentionally is your how-to guide for making decisions that align with your values while finding joy in the process. Hosted by Talia Koren, Dating Intentionally dives into practical advice to help you attract better matches, build real connections and move toward the relationship you want - no matter what season of life you're in. Talia shares realistic, grounded advice from her experience going on 150 dates with over 60 people in under a year before meeting her husband, plus helpful conversations with guest experts, therapists and authors to guide you in your early dating journey. If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, Dating Intentionally is for you: Why do I keep attracting the wrong people? How can I slow down in early dating? How do I stop going for emotionally unavailable partners? How many dates should we have before we define the relationship? How do I tell the difference between green flags, red flags and dealbreakers? How do I get back out there after a breakup? Where can I meet people who want a serious relationship? What are the signs they're interested in me? How do I know if we're compatible? How do I stop wasting time on dead-end dates?
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- 6 days ago28 min
310. When They Seem Interested But Their Actions Don’t Match (Dating Dilemmas)
What do you do when someone’s words say one thing, but their actions tell a different story?In this episode, I’m answering four Dating Dilemmas about confusing behavior, mixed signals, and figuring out whether a connection is actually right for you. We’re talking about someone who keeps dating you but won't define the relationship, someone who says they’re ready to date but isn’t available, a long-distance connection that goes nowhere, and a relationship that starts intensely and then ends abruptly.The common thread? Instead of trying to figure out exactly how someone feels about you, pay attention to how their behavior makes you feel and whether the relationship they’re offering is one you actually want.Submit a dating dilemma: https://forms.gle/qNimkXbWPwM4euW47In this episode:How to ask for clarity when someone avoids commitmentWhat to do when someone isn’t ready to dateHow to navigate a confusing long-distance connectionWhy intense beginnings don’t guarantee lasting interestHow to recognize unhealthy communication patternsWhy you don’t have to match someone else’s paceHow to move on without waiting for an apologyWhen to stop playing detective and trust what you seeMENTIONED:Episode 306 on pacing mismatchMORE FROM DATING INTENTIONALLYDate Tracker: Start your 7-day free trial! (iOS link)Take the quiz: What's holding you back in dating?Say hi on InstagramBook a 1:1 with meSubmit a dating dilemmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago1h 6m
309. How Falling in Love Turns Into Lasting Love w/ Kristy Scher
What if building a lasting relationship has less to do with falling in love and more to do with knowing yourself, choosing the right person, and learning how to love someone who is different from you? In this episode, I’m talking with relationship expert Kristy Scher about why we can’t rely on chemistry and the excitement of falling in love alone to build a lasting relationship, and how developing self-awareness and taking responsibility for our own behavior can change the way we show up in relationships.Kristy breaks down the difference between falling in love and mature love, why disillusionment is a necessary part of building intimacy, and how learning to tolerate discomfort and embrace our differences can help us create deeper, more connected relationships.We’re getting into how to...Find the right fit instead of getting swept up in the intensity of falling in loveUnderstand the three essentials of a lasting partnership: love, lust, and likeMove through disillusionment and build mature loveStay true to yourself while making room for your partner to be differentRecognize how social media shapes our views of relationships and genderUnderstand how childhood experiences and personal wounds affect our relationshipsTake responsibility for your own behavior instead of focusing only on your partner’s flawsAppreciate your partner’s efforts while giving grace without dropping your standardsGet comfortable with silence and stop feeling responsible for carrying every conversationStop imagining a future with someone before you know them and learn to tolerate uncertainty in datingPlus, Kristy and I answer a dating dilemma from a 26-year-old man who wants a serious relationship but finds himself imagining a future with women before he even knows them. We talk about why the desire for connection can make us rush ahead, how to get curious about our own unmet needs, and why taking the time to discover whether someone is actually right for you matters more than simply finding someone who’s available.MENTIONED Kristy’s year-long program: The Way of the Adored Woman™ Kristy’s InstagramMORE FROM DATING INTENTIONALLYDate Tracker: Start your 7-day free trial! (iOS link)Take the quiz: What's holding you back in dating?Say hi on InstagramBook a 1:1 with meSubmit a dating dilemmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago37 min
308. Why Dates Feel Platonic (And How to Build Romantic Connection)
Have you ever gone on what felt like a really good date, only to get the dreaded “I had a great time, but I didn’t feel a romantic connection” text afterward?In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually creates romantic connection in early dating and 10 ways to make it easier for that connection to develop without forcing chemistry, performing, or trying to convince someone to like you.I’m getting into...What a romantic connection actually feels like in the first few datesWhy a great conversation doesn’t always translate into romantic chemistryWhy first dates can feel more like performances than real connectionThe interview, audition, and evaluation date traps that keep dates feeling platonicWhy playing it cool and waiting for the other person to make every move can kill momentumHow compliments, vulnerability, and follow-up questions create more connectionWhy showing more of your personality makes you more attractive to the right peopleThe role texting and between-date communication plays in building momentumWhy physical touch and flirting matter and how to do both without making things overly sexualHow being honest about your interest can make dating feel less confusingWhy talking about your goals and dreams can create surprising intimacyHow to give someone more access to the real you without oversharingWhy your job isn’t to make someone like you, but to make it possible for them to actually get to know youPlus, I answer a Dating Dilemma from a listener wondering how to embrace a slow burn when the person she’s dating is still seeing other people, including how to think about exclusivity, sex, and boundaries in early dating.MENTIONED IN THIS EPEp 211 on flirting w/ Francesca HogiTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS😎 Zenni: Get 15% off your first order and free shipping on orders over $65MORE FROM DATING INTENTIONALLYDate Tracker: Start your 7-day free trial! (iOS link)Take the quiz: What's holding you back in dating?Say hi on InstagramBook a 1:1 with meSubmit a dating dilemmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago52 min
307. Stop Dating Like You’re Running Out of Time w/ Alex Daly
What if getting divorced wasn’t the end of your love story, but a chance to rebuild your life and learn to date in a completely different way? In this episode, I’m talking with dating-after-divorce creator Alex Daly about dating after divorce, rebuilding your life from scratch, and how approaching dating with curiosity and an experimental mindset can help you figure out what you actually want.Alex shares her experience of getting divorced in her late 30s, moving to a new city, and re-entering the dating world after a long break. We’re talking about her Hoe era, why dating doesn’t have to be so serious, and how letting go of the pressure to find a relationship can actually create space for a connection to develop naturally. We’re getting into how to...Rebuild your life and approach dating after divorceUse dating as an opportunity to explore what you actually wantHave a "Hoe era" without shame, guilt, or putting pressure on yourself to find a relationshipDate safely and have conversations about sexual healthHandle ghosting and other disappointing parts of dating without taking them personallyLet go of arbitrary dating rules and take an experimental approach insteadKnow when it’s time to try dating outside of your usual “type”Transition from enjoying your single life into a relationship without rushing itHave check-in conversations with a new partner without turning them into pressure-filled “what are we?” conversationsLook at your own patterns and take responsibility for how you show up in relationshipsTalk about divorce in early dating without oversharing or bad-mouthing your exBuild a relationship differently after learning from what didn’t work in the pastTrust that it’s never too late to start over, date, explore, or find lovePlus, Alex and I answer a dating dilemma from a listener who has spent years repeating a cycle with her ex-husband and continues to find herself attracted to men who don’t choose her.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS😎 Zenni: Get 15% off your first order and free shipping on orders over $65MORE FROM DATING INTENTIONALLYDate Tracker: Start your 7-day free trial! (iOS link)Take the quiz: What's holding you back in dating?Say hi on InstagramBook a 1:1 with meSubmit a dating dilemmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago32 min
306. It's Ok If You're Not Aligned On How Fast (Or Slow) To Progress In Early Dating
How fast should a relationship actually move? In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the trickiest parts of early dating: what to do when you and the person you’re dating aren’t moving at the same pace. We’ll talk about why pacing mismatches are so normal, how to tell when a relationship is simply moving slowly versus going nowhere, and how to navigate it when one person is ready for the next step before the other.I'm getting into...Why there’s no universal timeline for becoming official, having sex, saying “I love you,” or hitting other relationship milestonesThe difference between a pacing mismatch and a pacing problemWhy wanting the same relationship but moving at different speeds can still workHow to talk about pacing without turning every date into a relationship check-inWhat to say when you need more time or when you’re the one waitingWhy someone moving slowly doesn’t necessarily mean they’re less interested in youHow to know when “slow” has become stagnantThe five areas of a relationship where you should still see some forward motionWhy catching feelings makes pacing feel so much more stressfulHow to stay present and keep vetting someone instead of obsessing over the next milestonePlus, I answer a Dating Dilemma from a listener whose two past connections unexpectedly came back into her life.MENTIONED:The Slow Burn Masterclass: How To Stop Rushing Connections - live on 10/19!THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS😎 Zenni: Get 15% off your first order and free shipping on orders over $65MORE FROM DATING INTENTIONALLYDate Tracker: Start your 7-day free trial! (iOS link)Take the quiz: What's holding you back in dating?Say hi on InstagramBook a 1:1 with meSubmit a dating dilemmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago54 min
305. The Truth About 50/50 and Dating as an Ambitious Woman w/ Stefanie O’Connell
Why do so many couples who believe in equality still end up falling into traditional gender roles? I’m joined by Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez, author of The Ambition Penalty, to talk about what happens when money, ambition, power, and gender collide in dating and relationships.We get into why women’s success can create unexpected tension in heterosexual relationships, what happens when a woman earns more than her male partner, and why saying you want an equal relationship is very different from building one in practice. We also talk about dating when you’re financially successful, expanding what it means to “provide,” when to start talking about money, and how to think about a partner who isn’t where you want them to be financially.In this episode...Why modern couples still fall into traditional gender rolesWhat can happen when a woman earns more than her male partnerWhy believing in equality doesn’t automatically create an equal relationshipWhat real support for an ambitious partner looks like in practiceWhy “providing” in a relationship should mean much more than moneyWhen and how to start talking about salary, debt, savings, and finances while datingHow to date someone who is financially behind without dating their potentialWhy having a full life and strong community outside your relationship mattersMENTIONEDStefanie’s Substack, Too AmbitiousFair Play by Eve RodskyTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS😎 Zenni: Get 15% off your first order and free shipping on orders over $65MORE FROM DATING INTENTIONALLYDate Tracker: Start your 7-day free trial! (iOS link)Take the quiz: What's holding you back in dating?Say hi on InstagramBook a 1:1 with meSubmit a dating dilemmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 3 weeks ago26 min
304. Essential Texting Do's & Don'ts For Early Dating (throwback)
Texting can create SO much unnecessary anxiety in early dating. You’re wondering if you’re texting too much, if you should text first, why they suddenly seem less responsive, or whether someone who’s great in person but terrible over text is actually worth pursuing.In this episode, I’m breaking down what texting should actually look like before, after and between dates so you can stop analyzing every message and focus more on the connection happening in real life.This episode originally aired in December 2023.You’ll learn:Why texting too much before a first date can create false intimacyWhy you don’t need to wait for someone else to text first after a good dateThe texting mistake that can turn a promising connection into a pen-pal situationWhat realistic communication between dates can look likeWhat to do when you notice someone’s texting suddenly slow down or changeHow to handle dating someone who texts much less than you’d preferWhy double texting isn’t the dating crime people make it out to beWhat to do when texting turns sexual earlier than you’re comfortable withPlus, I answer a new Dating Dilemma from a listener who's worried she accidentally gave her date the impression that she only wants something physical.MENTIONEDSpeaking in Thumbs by Mimi WinsbergFree Texting Templates!MORE FROM DATING INTENTIONALLYDate Tracker: Start your 7-day free trial! (iOS link)Take the quiz: What's holding you back in dating?Say hi on InstagramBook a 1:1 with meSubmit a dating dilemmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Oct 2, 202652 min
303. The Science of Getting Past Small Talk (And What To Share on Dates) w/ Vanessa Bohns
What if the secret to better dates isn’t saying the “right” thing, but worrying less about how you’re coming across and getting more curious about the person in front of you? In this episode, I’m talking with experimental social psychologist and author Vanessa Bohns about the science of what we say, what we hold back, and how other people actually respond to us.Vanessa breaks down why we often underestimate how much people like us, why vulnerability tends to go over better than we expect, and how asking the right kinds of questions can create more intimacy without making a date feel like an interview.We’re getting into how to...Decide when to share something vulnerable or sensitive in early datingTell the difference between healthy vulnerability and trauma dumpingFigure out why you feel the urge to disclose somethingTalk about your accomplishments without sounding like you’re braggingUnderstand the “liking gap” and why your dates may like you more than you thinkAsk questions that actually build connection instead of slipping into interview modeUse follow-up questions to naturally get into deeper conversationsHandle dates where you’re doing all the asking and they aren’t asking anything backDecide whether you should give someone feedback after a dateBe honest without saying something unnecessarily hurtfulStop focusing so much on impressing someone and start paying attention to whether you actually like themPlus, Vanessa and I answer a dating dilemma from a listener who is four dates in with someone she likes and wondering whether she should proactively tell him she’s still dating other people.MENTIONEDVanessa's book: Should I Say Something?: The Science of What to Share―and What to Keep to YourselfVanessa's InstagramMORE FROM DATING INTENTIONALLYDate Tracker: Start your 7-day free trial! (iOS link)Take the quiz: What's holding you back in dating?Say hi on InstagramBook a 1:1 with meSubmit a dating dilemmaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What if modern dating didn't have to feel exhausting, confusing or like a second job? Dating Intentionally is the podcast for singles who are done with outdated dating rules and are ready to date with clarity, confidence and purpose. Whether you're back in the dating pool after a breakup, using the apps for the first (or millionth) time, trying to stop attracting the wrong people, or just figuring out how to find your person in all the chaos, you're in the right place. Dating Intentionally is your how-to guide for making decisions that align with your values while finding joy in the process. Hosted by Talia Koren, Dating Intentionally dives into practical advice to help you attract better matches, build real connections and move toward the relationship you want - no matter what season of life you're in. Talia shares realistic, grounded advice from her experience going on 150 dates with over 60 people in under a year before meeting her husband, plus helpful conversations with guest experts, therapists and authors to guide you in your early dating journey. If you've ever asked yourself any of these questions, Dating Intentionally is for you: Why do I keep attracting the wrong people? How can I slow down in early dating? How do I stop going for emotionally unavailable partners? How many dates should we have before we define the relationship? How do I tell the difference between green flags, red flags and dealbreakers? How do I get back out there after a breakup? Where can I meet people who want a serious relationship? What are the signs they're interested in me? How do I know if we're compatible? How do I stop wasting time on dead-end dates?
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