Ep. 32 💕 Stages of Dating: Expectations, Intentions & Self-Love ✨

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Dating today feels more complicated than ever—apps, endless choices, and blurred intentions. In this episode, Chloe and Dagmar get real about the stages of dating, from setting boundaries early to recognizing red flags, intimacy, chemistry, and learning to date yourself first. With stories from their own experiences, this raw and funny conversation empowers you to bring more clarity, confidence, and authenticity to your dating life—whether you’re in your 20s, 50s, or anywhere in between.

🎧 You’ll Hear:

• Why setting intentions before dating makes the process clearer and less stressful.
• The problem with “dating too many at once” and how it creates confusion.
• The role of intimacy beyond the physical — connecting emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
• Why moving slower in relationships can create deeper, more lasting bonds.
• Red flags to notice early — and why you should believe them the first time.
• How love languages (like touch or acts of kindness) show up in everyday moments.
• The importance of dating yourself first before jumping into a relationship.

✨ Takeaways

• Dating without clarity leads to overwhelm — know what you want before you begin.
• Too many options (apps, DMs, profiles) make it harder to focus and build true connection.
• Intimacy starts with emotional and spiritual connection, not just physical attraction.
• Confidence is sexy: when you’re secure in yourself, you naturally attract better partners.
• Moving slower gives you time to evaluate compatibility on deeper levels.
• Red flags in the early stages are real indicators of future problems — don’t ignore them.
• Dating yourself first builds confidence, independence, and stronger boundaries.
• Compatibility isn’t just about chemistry — values, goals, and lifestyle must align.

🎤 Sound Bites

• “Date yourself first.”
• “Confidence is sexy.”
• “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.”
• “Intimacy means connecting spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically.”
• “Too many choices in dating create more confusion, not clarity.”

📌 Timestamps & Chapters

00:00 – Intro & shoutout to male listeners
02:00 – Why stages of dating spark anxiety
06:00 – Dating with intention vs. dating for distraction
10:50 – Dating in your 50s vs. your 20s
13:30 – Men’s expectations & women’s boundaries
15:20 – Chemistry vs. compatibility
20:00 – Redefining intimacy & love languages
25:00 – Old-school dating vs. Instagram DMs
27:00 – Date yourself first (the ultimate stage)
29:00 – Closing thoughts & coaching invites

👉 We’d love to hear from you! DM us your dating stories, questions, or lessons learned for a chance to inspire a future episode.

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