The Kink Consultant3 Sep 2025

Dating Makeover: The Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making with Lana Ricco

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Episode 48 - If you’ve been on more first dates than you can count and you’re still single, chances are you’re making dating mistakes you didn’t even know about.

In this episode, I sit down with Lana Ricco, host of the Dating Makeover show and podcast, to dig into the biggest dating mistakes that are quietly keeping people single. From chasing the wrong type of partner, to ignoring red and green flags around money, marriage, and family, Lana breaks down how to approach dating with clarity, strategy, and confidence.

We talk about why men and women often marry for very different reasons, how to spot the difference between dominance and toxic “alpha” energy, and why your mindset going into a date matters just as much as your outfit. Lana also shares her own story of getting engaged within days of meeting her husband, and the key questions she asked up front that made the difference.

If you’re ready to stop repeating patterns, avoid the traps that keep you stuck, and finally give your dating life a makeover, this conversation will show you where to begin.

Episode Highlights:

(00:00) The Concept of Dating Makeover

(02:50) Insights on Men and Marriage

(12:45) Understanding Dominance in Relationships

(17:16) Understanding Submissiveness and Dominance

(19:55) Cultural Differences in Relationships

(23:19) Finding the Right Partner

(30:52) Core Questions for Relationship Success

(31:40) Knowing When You’re Ready to Date

Connect with Lana Ricco

https://www.instagram.com/lana.ricco/

https://www.youtube.com/@LanaRicco

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-makeover-with-lana-ricco/id1819348183

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