Entitlement is killing modern dating — and nobody wants to talk about it honestly.

In this first episode of the new year, I’m calling out the transactional mindset that has taken over dating on both sides.
Men who think money buys access.
Women who believe their value is tied to expensive dates.
And everyone wondering why dating feels empty, exhausting, and broken.

Dating was never meant to be a business deal.
It was never meant to be an exchange of money for intimacy or status for attention.

Real dating is an exchange of energy, time, curiosity, and intention.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why entitlement is poisoning modern dating

• How transactional thinking leads to resentment, cheating, and disappointment

• Why coffee dates aren’t “cheap” — they’re intentional

• How leading with money, looks, or demands attracts the wrong partners

• The difference between pure intention and performative dating

• How to reset your dating energy and start the year clean

If you want real connection, stability, and something that actually lasts — this episode is your wake-up call.

This year isn’t about dating harder.
It’s about dating better.

Drop the entitlement.
Drop the transactions.
Start leading with intention.

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