193. Are You Ready for a Relationship Or Just Ready to Date?

193. Are You Ready for a Relationship Or Just Ready to Date?

In this episode, I delve into what it truly means to be “ready” to date vs ready for a relationship. There’s a big difference between, and most people confuse the two. I’ll share how to tell if you're ready to date or for a relationship (or both), what true dating readiness looks like, and why you don’t need to have every part of your life perfectly together before putting yourself out there. We’ll also talk about dating while still healing from a breakup, the myth of being “fully healed,” and the mindset shifts that make it easier to date with clarity and confidence. Plus, I’m sharing a practical checklist to help you gauge your own readiness and I answer listener questions about emotional availability and long-term intentions.

⁠⁠Check out Quince bedding!⁠


Episodes mentioned:


QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

  • Do I have space in my life for someone?
  • Can I compromise and make decisions w/ someone else in mind?
  • Can I say what I want out loud?
  • When I picture a relationship, do I feel excited or dread?
  • Do I want one because it fits my life right now, or just because I feel lonely or behind?
  • Am I prepared to support someone else's goals, not just focus on myself?
  • Do I know what I need in a partner?



CONNECT WITH ME:

⁠⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠⁠

⁠⁠Slide into my DMs on IG


MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT

⁠⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠⁠

⁠⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠⁠


DATING COURSES

⁠⁠Master The Dating Apps⁠⁠

⁠⁠How To Identify Your Needs ⁠


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(260)

253. How The Creator of Burned Haystack Method Found Love on Hinge w/ Dr. Jennie Young

253. How The Creator of Burned Haystack Method Found Love on Hinge w/ Dr. Jennie Young

I'm chatting with Dr. Jennie Young, creator of the Burned Haystack Dating Method and author of the brand-new book Burn the Haystack, on round two! This time, we're getting into everything from her own...

10 Apr 52min

252. How to Break Out Of The "Should I Stay Or Go?" Loop In Relationships

252. How to Break Out Of The "Should I Stay Or Go?" Loop In Relationships

I'm getting into relationship rumination and that "should I stay or should I go" loop that keeps you stuck without ever actually making a decision. I'm covering the science behind why your brain does ...

7 Apr 35min

251. What To Say In Conflict For Calmer Communication w/ Rikki Cloos

251. What To Say In Conflict For Calmer Communication w/ Rikki Cloos

I'm chatting with Rikki Cloos, the creator and author of Anxious Hearts Guide, one of the most grounded, accessible resources out there for healing insecure attachment. We're discussing communication ...

3 Apr 52min

250. Top 5 Ways To Show Interest In Someone (Even If You're Shy)

250. Top 5 Ways To Show Interest In Someone (Even If You're Shy)

In this episode, I'm breaking down five practical ways to show interest in early dating, even if you're shy, introverted, or just plain terrified. I'm covering what works, no matter how comfortable yo...

31 Mar 29min

249. What Your Dating App Profile Is Really Saying (And How to Fix It) w/ Eric Resnick

249. What Your Dating App Profile Is Really Saying (And How to Fix It) w/ Eric Resnick

I'm chatting with Eric Resnick, a dating profile expert with over 20 years of experience and 40,000+ profiles reviewed. We're discussing everything from why Bumble and Tinder are emotionally unhealthy...

27 Mar 1h 8min

248. Why Early Dating Is So Confusing Right Now (Dating Dilemmas)

248. Why Early Dating Is So Confusing Right Now (Dating Dilemmas)

I'm answering five dating dilemmas that all circle the same messy truth: early dating is confusing, and you're not alone if you feel like you and your date are on completely different planets. Dating ...

24 Mar 28min

247. The Truth About Low Libido In Relationships (And How to Get It Back) w/ Hannah Johnson

247. The Truth About Low Libido In Relationships (And How to Get It Back) w/ Hannah Johnson

I'm chatting with Hannah Johnson, aka The Libido Fairy, a sex educator with over half a million followers who helps women reclaim their desire and actually enjoy sex. We're discussing everything from ...

20 Mar 55min

246. Is Exclusivity a Thing and When Do You Bring It Up?

246. Is Exclusivity a Thing and When Do You Bring It Up?

I'm breaking down one of the most asked-about milestones in modern dating: exclusivity. I'm covering the difference between being exclusive and defining the relationship, the signs you're actually rea...

17 Mar 34min

Populært innen Fakta

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