Ep: 138; How To Deal With Anxiety With Dating

Diary of An Empath by Keresse Thompson, LCSW

In this episode, Keresse Thompson discusses anxiety and realistic expectations in dating and relationships. She addresses the challenges of navigating the dating process, managing anxiety, and understanding oneself. Thompson emphasizes the importance of identifying needs and boundaries, managing expectations, and effective communication. She also explores topics such as dealing with rejection, online dating, balancing independence and partnership, recognizing red flags and deal breakers, embracing imperfections, and prioritizing compatibility over chemistry.

Keywordsanxiety, dating, relationships, realistic expectations, managing expectations, communication, rejection, online dating, independence, partnership, red flags, deal breakers, imperfections, compatibility, chemistry

Takeaways

Understanding oneself and identifying needs and boundaries is crucial in the dating process.

Managing expectations and being flexible can lead to more successful dating experiences.

Effective communication is key in building healthy relationships.

Dealing with rejection is a normal part of dating and should be seen as redirection.

Online dating can be challenging and requires patience and perseverance.

Balancing independence and partnership is important for maintaining a sense of self in relationships.

Recognizing red flags and deal breakers is essential for avoiding unhealthy relationships.

Embracing imperfections and prioritizing compatibility over chemistry can lead to more fulfilling relationships.

Titles

Challenges and Tips for Online Dating

Recognizing Red Flags and Deal Breakers

Sound Bites

"Understanding yourself is going to help you when you're going through the dating process."

"Managing expectations, I think, is going to be something that is going to be difficult for a lot of people."

"Communication is so, so important when it comes to dating."

Chapters

00:00Introduction: Anxiety and Realistic Expectations in Dating and Relationships

05:13Managing Expectations and Being Flexible

09:54Effective Communication in Dating and Relationships

16:39Balancing Independence and Partnership in Relationships

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