Your Life, Love, and Relationship Coach, Joey Francess

Joey Francess

Welcome to the wonderful world of life. Sometimes we need help, a different perspective, new ideas, guidelines to follow... Thats what I'm here for. Specializing in the world of Dating and Relationships. You could just listen for the entertainment, maybe learn something new or write in and get tailored help to your specific situation. The world of dating is an ever evolving landscape. With technology changing the game, new and forward ideas while some people holding on to the ways we use to do things. Come with an open mind and leave with clarity. I will do my best to help!

  1. May 29

    Episode 64 When Logic Doesn’t Heal the Heartbreak

    After a breakup, everyone tells you to be logical. Block them. Go no contact. Delete the pictures. Stop checking their social media. Stop reopening the wound. And listen, sometimes that advice is right. Sometimes distance is exactly what you need. Sometimes blocking someone is not childish or immature. Sometimes it is the healthiest thing you can do. But what happens when you do all of that and it still hurts? That is what I want to talk about in this episode. Because blocking someone may remove access, but it does not automatically remove attachment. You can know the relationship had to end and still miss the person. You can understand the decision logically and still feel the loss emotionally. Sometimes the hardest breakups are not the ones where someone was terrible. Sometimes they were a decent person. Sometimes there were good moments. Sometimes the love was real. And even with all of that, the relationship still was not right for your life. In this episode, I talk about how to process the feelings that logic cannot fix, how to stop waiting for someone else to validate your pain, and why healing is more than just getting someone out of your phone. For more episodes, books, coaching, YouTube, podcast links, and ways to get in contact with me, visit joeyfrancess.com. Hashtags: #breakuphealing#heartbreak#nocontact#breakupadvice#relationshipadvice#datingadvice#healingafterabreakup#lettinggo#movingon#selfworth#selfawareness#personalgrowth#heartbreakrecovery#healthyrelationships#relationshipcoach#joeyfrancess#whenlogicdoesnthealtheheartbreak

    28 min
  2. May 15

    Episode 62 Stop Dating What You Want — Start Dating What You Need

    Are you choosing people based on what you want, or what you actually need? In this episode, I break down one of the core ideas behind The Blueprint Method: why your wants are often misleading, why your needs are what protect your future, and how so many people keep choosing chemistry, fantasy, status, and surface-level attraction over the things that actually make a relationship healthy and sustainable. I talk about wants versus needs, how to translate vague desires into real relationship standards, why attraction still matters but cannot be the foundation, and how getting clear on your needs gives you more flexibility, better choices, and a much stronger chance at building something real. If you keep ending up in the same relationships with different people, this episode is for you. For coaching, books, and more, visit joeyfrancess.com Tags:dating advice, relationship advice, wants vs needs, wants versus needs in dating, stop dating what you want start dating what you need, The Blueprint Method, Joey Francis, Joey Francess, dating coach, relationship coach, choosing the right partner, how to choose a partner, dating standards, relationship standards, online dating advice, chemistry vs compatibility, attraction vs compatibility, relationship needs, dating wants, healthy relationships, self awareness in dating, emotional availability, modern dating, dating psychology, relationship mindset, how to find the right person, relationship boundaries, dating for marriage, intentional dating

    28 min
  3. May 1

    Episode 60 When the Need for Love Is Really the Need to Be Chosen

    Why do some people lose themselves the moment they like someone? In this episode, I talk about what happens when attraction turns into performance, when being interested in someone slowly becomes trying to earn their approval. If you’ve ever found yourself becoming overly helpful, too agreeable, too available, or trying to prove your value to someone who never really chose you, this episode is for you. We’re getting into the deeper psychology behind people-pleasing, fear of rejection, fantasy, overgiving, and why the need for love is sometimes really the need to be chosen. This is about self-awareness, self-respect, boundaries, and learning how to stop abandoning yourself just to keep a possibility alive. If you’re tired of chasing, tired of overthinking, and tired of giving too much to people who give too little back, this conversation will help you see the pattern more clearly. For coaching, books, and more, visit joeyfrancess.com Tags:need for love, need to be chosen, dating advice, relationship advice, dating psychology, people pleasing in dating, fear of rejection, self respect in dating, overgiving in relationships, attraction and attachment, why people chase love, trying to be chosen, dating coach, Joey Francis, modern dating, dating patterns, emotional availability, boundaries in dating, stop chasing, self worth and dating, fantasy in dating, why they lose interest, approval seeking, insecure attachment, relationship coach, love and relationships

    32 min
  4. Apr 24

    Episode 59 Sex Doesn’t Create Commitment: Stop Using Intimacy to Earn Love

    Episode 59 — Sex Doesn’t Create Commitment: Stop Using Intimacy to Earn Love Sex can be fun. Sex can be casual. Sex can be meaningful. But what it cannot do is manufacture commitment—or turn an unclear person into a serious one. In this episode, I break down one of the biggest traps in modern dating: using intimacy as a strategy. Trying to “win” someone over, lock them in, speed up the bond, or make the relationship real—without first verifying alignment. Because sex doesn’t create a foundation. It creates attachment. And when attachment happens before clarity, people start negotiating their standards, accepting mixed signals, and calling potential a relationship. We also talk about the other side of the coin: adults can have sex with no strings attached—and it isn’t “bad” when there’s honesty, transparency, and shared expectations. The problem is when one person is building toward commitment while the other person is just enjoying access. If you’ve ever felt the shift after getting intimate—communication changing, effort dropping, plans getting vague—this episode will help you see what’s really happening, protect your self-respect, and stop bonding in undefined lanes. And if you want a real relationship, here’s the truth: the right person can handle your pace. There’s no “three-date rule.” You move at your speed, verify the foundation, and let intimacy deepen alignment—not replace it. For coaching, services, and books: joeyfrancess.com Hashtags / Tags:#dating #datingadvice #relationships #relationshipadvice #sex #intimacy #commitment #attachment #situationship #boundaries #selfrespect #selfworth #modernDating #datingcoach #JoeyFrancess #chemistry #compatibility #emotionalmaturity #communication #intentionaldating

    33 min
  5. Apr 17

    Episode 58 Rejection Is a Favor: Stop Negotiating Your Worth

    Rejection Is a Favor: Stop Negotiating Your Worth Rejection hurts. It can sting your ego, trigger old insecurities, and make you question yourself—even when you know better. But here’s the truth most people miss: rejection isn’t a verdict on your value. It’s information. It’s clarity. And in modern dating, clarity is rare. In this episode, I break down why being rejected is actually one of the best things that can happen to you—because it stops you from wasting time in the wrong room. When someone doesn’t choose you, they’re saving you from a relationship where you’d have to edit yourself, shrink your needs, or perform just to be tolerated. That isn’t love. That’s survival. We’ll talk about how to reframe rejection without pretending it doesn’t hurt, how to calm your nervous system when your mind wants to chase closure, and how to stop turning someone else’s “no” into a personality test. I also share practical ways to cope after rejection—what to say, what not to do, how to detach cleanly, and how to move forward with self-respect instead of self-doubt. If you’ve ever begged for clarity, replayed conversations in your head, or tried to convince someone to see your value—this episode is your reset. For coaching, services, and books: joeyfrancess.com Hashtags / Tags:#dating #datingadvice #relationships #relationshipadvice #rejection #selfworth #selfrespect #confidence #healing #boundaries #attachment #emotionalmaturity #breakups #ghosting #situationship #modernDating #datingcoach #JoeyFrancess #mindset #personalgrowth

    40 min

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Welcome to the wonderful world of life. Sometimes we need help, a different perspective, new ideas, guidelines to follow... Thats what I'm here for. Specializing in the world of Dating and Relationships. You could just listen for the entertainment, maybe learn something new or write in and get tailored help to your specific situation. The world of dating is an ever evolving landscape. With technology changing the game, new and forward ideas while some people holding on to the ways we use to do things. Come with an open mind and leave with clarity. I will do my best to help!

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