25 min

S5E11: The Status Quo: Unraveling Our Obsession With Relationship Statuses Date Smarter. Sexier.

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S5E11: The Status Quo: Unraveling Our Obsession With Relationship Statuses

Summary

In this episode of Date Smarter Sexier, host Andrea LaRosa explores the phenomenon of perseveration in dating and relationships. She begins by discussing the waiting game after a great first date and how it can lead to constant checking of phones and overthinking. Andrea then explains the shift from dating to a committed relationship and the uncertainty that comes with it. She delves into the reasons why people perseverate on their relationship status, including societal pressure and the comparison trap. Andrea emphasizes the importance of embracing one's current status and advocating for oneself in relationships.

Takeaways


The beginning stages of a relationship can be filled with uncertainty and overthinking.


Societal pressure and the comparison trap contribute to perseverating on relationship status.


Being comfortable with your singlehood and embracing your current status is important.


Effective communication and advocating for yourself are key in navigating relationships.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Waiting Game

01:12 The Shift from Dating to Relationship

07:35 Reasons for Perseverating on Relationship Status

09:18 Societal Pressure

12:35 The Comparison Trap

13:26 Inner Workings and Relationship with Self

16:24 Embracing Your Current Status

21:39 Conclusion: The Only Status that Matters



For more information:

www.datesmartermatchmaking.com 

IG & FB: @datesmartercoach

YouTube: @datesmarter

TikTok: @datesmarter

______________________________

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S5E11: The Status Quo: Unraveling Our Obsession With Relationship Statuses

Summary

In this episode of Date Smarter Sexier, host Andrea LaRosa explores the phenomenon of perseveration in dating and relationships. She begins by discussing the waiting game after a great first date and how it can lead to constant checking of phones and overthinking. Andrea then explains the shift from dating to a committed relationship and the uncertainty that comes with it. She delves into the reasons why people perseverate on their relationship status, including societal pressure and the comparison trap. Andrea emphasizes the importance of embracing one's current status and advocating for oneself in relationships.

Takeaways


The beginning stages of a relationship can be filled with uncertainty and overthinking.


Societal pressure and the comparison trap contribute to perseverating on relationship status.


Being comfortable with your singlehood and embracing your current status is important.


Effective communication and advocating for yourself are key in navigating relationships.



Chapters

00:00 Introduction: The Waiting Game

01:12 The Shift from Dating to Relationship

07:35 Reasons for Perseverating on Relationship Status

09:18 Societal Pressure

12:35 The Comparison Trap

13:26 Inner Workings and Relationship with Self

16:24 Embracing Your Current Status

21:39 Conclusion: The Only Status that Matters



For more information:

www.datesmartermatchmaking.com 

IG & FB: @datesmartercoach

YouTube: @datesmarter

TikTok: @datesmarter

______________________________

Region: Use code DateSmarter10 for 10% off any wine purchase

Opulence Boutique: Shop online or in the store and use code DATECHIC for 15% offhttps://shopopulence.net/

25 min