Do you find the early stages of dating challenging? Do you feel you want to press fast forward and get to the relationship part? Watch the episode on You Tube

Hi friend, and welcome back to The Thrive in Love after 40 Podcast with me, your host, Sarah Duff. In this episode, I'm delving into how you can navigate those uncertain and often awkward early stages of dating and offering valuable insights, especially for those who identify with having more anxious tendencies.

If you answer yes to these questions:

• Do you have compulsions when you begin dating someone that may not lead to the result that you want?


• Do you seek a lot of validation and reassurance from the person that you are dating?


• Do you find yourself worrying and overthinking excessively about dating interactions?


• Do you struggle with being authentic in your interactions?

This episode is a must-listen for you. ❤️

🌟What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to recognise and address anxious tendencies in the early stages of dating.


• The importance of self-awareness and authenticity in your dating interactions.


• Strategies for emotional release and inner child healing to improve your dating experience.


• Practical tips for creating a solid dating strategy and mastering healthy communication.


• The role of pacing and taking things slowly in dating success.

Key Takeaways and advice:

• Dating can be challenging, especially in the beginning, and even more so for individuals prone to anxiety.


• Anxious behaviours, often driven by a need for validation, can inadvertently push potential partners away.


• Self-awareness is the key to improving your dating experience; ask yourself crucial questions about your dating behaviours.


• Understanding and addressing underlying issues like attachment wounds and past relationship baggage can lead to healthier dating experiences.


• The episode introduces emotional release work and the significance of inner child healing in managing dating anxiety.


• Commence your journey by working on inner issues and understanding the root causes of dating anxiety.


• Identify and modify anxious behaviours that might hinder your dating progress.


• Develop self-soothing practices and methods to maintain emotional balance during the dating process.


• Explore the healing potential of inner child work to nurture your inner insecurities.


• Cultivate the habit of self-reflection and providing yourself with what you need rather than seeking it externally.


• Reflect on your motivations behind dating actions and whether they align with the energy you want to radiate and the outcome you want to experience.

Podcast episode on managing self-doubt and insecurity: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/ZU5Kdz49qDb

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