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5 Signs You’re Trying Too Hard in a Relationship

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Are you trying too hard in a relationship in order to win their affection? Here are 5 signs you’re working too hard and what to do instead. — Have you ever felt that you were trying too hard in a relationship? Maybe you were the one to plan everything or pick up the slack when your partner didn’t come through. Trying too hard is unhealthy for both of you. Today, I’ll be sharing five signs you’re working too hard in a relationship and three things you can do instead. 5 Signs You’re Trying Too Hard in a Relationship 1. You make excuses for their bad behavior 2. You overanalyze everything they do or don’t do 3. You overanalyze everything YOU do 4. You try to win their affection  5. You feel like they have all the power How to stop trying so hard in a relationship Remember your value and ask yourself the following questions to asses if this relationship is working for you: Are they investing the same energy and time into the relationship as you?  Are you givin...

Why Am I So Scared To Date Again?

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Why is Jen so scared to date again? It’s been ten years since a devastating breakup, and she’s finding it hard to move on… — In this episode of Last First Date Radio, I coach Jen, a woman who is afraid to date again. Ten years ago, she was blindsided when her boyfriend of three years suddenly ended the relationship without any explanation. She wants to open her heart to love again, but she doesn’t know how. Listen as I help her: Identify her unhealthy dating patterns See the connection between her relationship with her mother and the men she’s dated Refine her dating questions and must-have and deal breaker lists Reframe how she thinks about men EP 589: Live Coaching with Jen: Why Am I So Scared To Date Again? Last First Date Radio Dating and relationships don’t have to be so complicated! Join Sandy Weiner, THE dating and relationship coach for women over 40, for this inspirational show about attracting and sustaining healthy relationships. You’ll learn the mo...

Dating Fatigue: 5 Reasons to Take a Dating Break

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If you have dating fatigue, it’s time to take a break. In this video, learn five benefits of taking a dating break. — Do you have dating fatigue? It might be time to take a break from dating. Maybe you’re feeling burned out, or you’ve had a several conversations fizzle out in a way that left you frustrated, or you’re just busy right now and focused on other things. Whatever the case, if you feel you’re not in the right place to date, stepping back for some time—whether it’s for a few hours, a few days, or a few weeks—can be very beneficial. Here are five reasons and benefits of taking a dating break. 5 Reasons to Take a Dating Break 1. You’re bored with dating 2. You’re consumed with dating and neglecting other aspects of your life 3. Dating makes you feel bad about yourself and/or the people you date 4. You’re losing hope and giving up on finding love 5. You’re too busy to date and feeling overwhelmed Once you’re clear about why you want to take a break, you can ta...

The Science of Finding Your Soul Mate

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Finding your soul mate can be frustrating. Desirel Lawrence uses numerology to find love. Listen to this episode to learn more. — Desirel Lawrence is the author of “Power of Paradise” and “The Wiz Diary”. He also offers insights into relationships, blending metaphysics with practical advice. His goal is to empower self-discovery and relationship success, offering a unique method for quickly finding true love. He is a matchmaker and a guide to meaningful relationships. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Why Desirel became a matchmaker How the science of numbers plays a role in finding your soul mate Case studies of celebrities with long-lasting marriages How astrology and numerology can assist in finding true love EP 588:  Desirel Calvin Lawrence – Beyond Superficial Traits: The Science of Finding Your Soul Mate Last First Date Radio Dating and relationships don’t have to be so complicated! Join Sandy Weiner, THE dating and relationship coach for wome...

Why the Slow Fade Is Worse Than Ghosting

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Here’s why the slow fade is worse than ghosting, and what you can do if you’ve been on the receiving end of a slow fader. — You thought the relationship was developing. Maybe you even slept with him. And then the slow fade began. He didn’t text or call the next day. When you texted him, he texted back ten hours later. He called the next day and acted like nothing was wrong. And then crickets.  The slow fade in a relationship is worse than ghosting. Here’s why… Why the Slow Fade Is Worse Than Ghosting Whether you’re simply not interested in the person you’re dating or your life is too busy, it’s not easy to end a relationship. Someone’s feelings are going to get hurt, and who wants to cause someone pain? What slow-faders don’t realize is that prolonging a breakup can be much more painful than being direct and kind.  While ghosting has become the norm in our society, the slow fade is even worse. One partner wants to end the relationship, but they don’t say anything....

From Hype to Reality: A Beginner’s Guide to OnlyFans

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How to Transform Your Relationship in 30 Days

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Annabel and Meshach Spooner teach how to transform your relationship in only 30 days! Listen to this inspirational podcast episode. — Annabel and Meshach Spooner are Intimacy Alchemists and have been together for 20 years. They have a vision to make ‘1% Love’ a global phenomenon. They empower couples to transform their relationships into Sacred Unions of ‘1% Love’ within 30 days. In this episode of Last First Date Radio: The inspiration behind 1% Love The principles of 1% Love that will transform your relationship How to communicate through conflict in relationships What to do if your partner gives you the silent treatment EP 587: Annabel and Meshach Spooner – How to Transform Your Relationship in 30 Days Last First Date Radio Dating and relationships don’t have to be so complicated! Join Sandy Weiner, THE dating and relationship coach for women over 40, for this inspirational show about attracting and sustaining healthy relationships. You’ll learn the most ef...

5 Benefits of Older Women Dating Younger Men

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What are the benefits of older women dating younger men? And why is there a stigma with these age-gap relationships? — Older women who are dating younger men are more satisfied in their relationships, according to a survey of 200 heterosexual couples by Dr. Justin J. Lehmiller. When a man is much older than his partner, people don’t blink an eye. However, people tend to criticize older women dating younger men. Why is there such a double standard among age-gap relationships? And what are five benefits of older women dating younger men? 5 Benefits of Older Women Dating Younger Men The Bias Against Older Women Age-Gap Relationships Older women who date younger men are often called  cougars , which implies a predatory nature, but there are no derogatory labels for younger men who enter these relationships. This bias against these types of age-gap relationships helps explain why they’re relatively rare. Lack of support or criticism by society or friends and family can...

Why Do I Keep Dating Men Who Aren’t Kind?

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Why does Mary date men who aren’t kind? In this episode, I coach her to be able to choose men who respect and value her. — This is a one-time coaching session with “Mary”, who’s not a client. She wrote in to the show: “Most of my life I’ve dated and had been married to men that have not been kind yet I would continue to give them chance after chance and think that it would get better. It never would, yet I have found myself in the same type of relationships over and over again. I would like to figure out why I give men chances when they have hurt me more than once.“ In this episode of Last First Date Radio: How to stop giving the people you date the benefit of the doubt Why it takes seven times to leave an abusive relationship Why it’s important for people to earn their way back into your life if you breakup and they want to come back How our childhood influences our romantic relationships How one deal breaker makes all the good qualities null and void Why it’s important t...

Do You Need to Heal Before Dating Again?

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Do you need to heal before dating again after loss or a breakup? In this video, you’ll learn how to heal and when to move on to date again. — Do you have to heal completely before dating again after a breakup, divorce, or loss? The short answer is no, because we are never completely healed, and there’s a risk of doing so much healing, you put off dating altogether. But, the longer answer is it’s important to do some healing and self-reflection before jumping into a new relationship, or you will run the risk of repeating unhealthy dating patterns. In this video, you’ll learn about the type of healing that’s necessary and how to assess when you’re ready to start dating again. Do You Need to Heal Before Dating Again? What does it mean to heal after a relationship ends? There are many emotions that come up after ending a relationship, and most of us don’t want to feel pain of any kind, so we get busy denying or pushing away our feelings. The problem is, if you don’t sit with th...