189. How to Get Closer Without Doing ALL the Emotional Labor (10 Tips)

189. How to Get Closer Without Doing ALL the Emotional Labor (10 Tips)

In this episode, I’m breaking down 10 practical, low-pressure ways to build emotional closeness that feel fun, natural, and mutual so you’re not stuck carrying all the weight of “going deep.” I’ll show you how to connect through shared experiences, create emotional safety, and build trust without forcing heavy conversations, plus why emotional intimacy is more than just talking about your feelings. You’ll also hear a listener Q&A on oversharing, one-sided connection, and giving things time to develop, a Dating Dilemma on whether “too slow” is a red flag, and a Text Support breakdown of when not to offer a second date.


LINKS MENTIONED:

Get free shipping on Quince bedding and more!!

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel

Listen to episode 174 about new relationships/integration

Try the 36 love questions

Check out [The And] question cards - use code TALIA

Agape question app


CONNECT WITH ME:

Ask a question for me to answer on the pod

Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally!


MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT

Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide

Get more dating advice from me on YouTube


DATING COURSES

Swipe, Match, Date - Master The Dating Apps

How To Identify Your Needs 1-hr Class


SUPPORT THE POD

Rate on Apple


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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episoder(262)

208. Top 5 Tips For Dating When Your Biological Clock Is Ticking

208. Top 5 Tips For Dating When Your Biological Clock Is Ticking

If your biological clock is ticking and dating feels stressful, this episode’s for you! I share real-life dating advice and relationship tips for managing timelines, trusting the process, and a remind...

4 Nov 202539min

207. Male POV: Dating IRL In Your 30's w/ Alex Koren

207. Male POV: Dating IRL In Your 30's w/ Alex Koren

In this episode, I sit down with my younger brother and podcast regular, Alex Koren, to discuss dating in real life versus using apps. We share our experiences, offer tips for meeting people confident...

31 Okt 202547min

206. When To Have Sex With Someone New (And What If You Already Did?)

206. When To Have Sex With Someone New (And What If You Already Did?)

When should you have sex with someone new, and is there such a thing as "too soon?" In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common questions about timing, boundaries, and emotional pacing when it ...

28 Okt 202534min

205. Truths About Love We Don't Like Hearing (But Need To) w/ Jillian Turecki

205. Truths About Love We Don't Like Hearing (But Need To) w/ Jillian Turecki

In this episode, I sit down with author and relationship coach Jillian Turecki to talk about the hard truths of love, why it really begins with you, and what changes when you stop outsourcing certain...

24 Okt 202545min

204. How To Make Dating Apps Work (Even If You Hate Them)

204. How To Make Dating Apps Work (Even If You Hate Them)

You don’t have to love dating apps to make them work, but you do need a grounded strategy so you don't lose your mind! In this episode, I’m breaking down how to use dating apps without swearing off th...

21 Okt 202537min

203.  You Don’t Have to Be Healed to Find the Right Person w/ Dr. Molly Burrets

203. You Don’t Have to Be Healed to Find the Right Person w/ Dr. Molly Burrets

She called off her wedding, then married the same man. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Molly Burrets, a clinical psychologist and couples therapist, about what it really looks like to date while heal...

17 Okt 202549min

202. When Communication Styles Clash: What’s Workable vs. What’s a Dealbreaker

202. When Communication Styles Clash: What’s Workable vs. What’s a Dealbreaker

Are they bad at communicating, or just not that into you? Let’s unpack texting habits, mixed signals, and what’s really going on. If you’ve ever found yourself analyzing every message or wondering if ...

14 Okt 202535min

Comparing Notes Pt. 3: The Truth About Relationships at 1 Year w/ Ali Jackson

Comparing Notes Pt. 3: The Truth About Relationships at 1 Year w/ Ali Jackson

The one-year mark in a relationship is a major milestone! It comes with new challenges, changes, and conversations. In this final episode of Comparing Notes, Ali Jackson from Finding Mr. Height and I...

10 Okt 20251h 5min

Populært innen Fakta

fastlegen
dine-penger-pengeradet
mikkels-paskenotter
relasjonspodden-med-dora-thorhallsdottir-kjersti-idem
foreldreradet
rss-strid-de-norske-borgerkrigene
treningspodden
jakt-og-fiskepodden
rss-bisarr-historie
rss-kull
rss-sunn-okonomi
takk-og-lov-med-anine-kierulf
sinnsyn
rss-kunsten-a-leve
hagespiren-podcast
gravid-uke-for-uke
hverdagspsyken
tomprat-med-gunnar-tjomlid
fryktlos
rss-bak-luftfarten