How To Not Be Alone In 2025 Real Advice For Real Singles - Is Sober Dating The Next Big Thing?

Listen to this episode from We Need To Talk with Paul C. Brunson on Spotify. First Date Mistakes To Avoid in 2025!Join Paul as he explores the real-life dating from three remarkable guests: Jo, who at 44, has never been in a relationship; Heather who, as a single parent, is navigating the dating world after the tragic loss of her partner; and Emmalee, who recently lost her leg and is finding dating to be challenging.Also - stay tuned to meet Paul’s special guest - someone who many Married at First Sight fans will know all too well!Whether you're starting afresh, or looking for love under unique circumstances, this episode offers practical tools and invaluable insights to help you on your journey.Follow me here:https://www.instagram.com/needtotalkhttps://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpodSections:00:00 Introduction02:13 Meet Jo02:44 Self-Love Challenges03:48 Finding Love: Challenges and Solutions04:00 Living in the Moment: Techniques and Benefits04:19 Family Dynamics: Understanding Relationship Impacts07:12 Exploring Attachment Styles with Jo11:11 Jo's Love Life12:21 Has Jo Truly Been in Love?14:48 Modern Dating Tips with Jo18:44 Reconnecting with Fathers21:00 The Power of Letter Writing in Healing24:51 Changing Negative Beliefs30:14 Adobe Ad31:11 Introducing Heather: New Beginnings31:50 Why Heather Chose Therapy with Paul31:23 Inside Heather's Love Life: Current Status34:25 Relationship Analysis: Heather and Dave37:46 Is Heather Ready for Dating? Expert Assessment39:53 Are You Ready to Date? Paul's Test Explained43:45 Tips for Dating Again: Openness and Preparedness50:50 Creating a Vision Board: Steps and Benefits55:47 Dealing with Guilt: Effective Strategies56:39 Paul's Parting Advice: Lasting Thoughts58:27 Intro to Emmalee: A Soldier's Story00:59:03 Relationship Lessons from Military Life with Emmalee01:00:07 Healthy Relationships in the Military: Emmalee's Experience01:00:36 Coping with Injury and Military Exit: Emmalee's Story01:02:39 Dealing with Trauma: Emmalee's Leg Amputation Story01:03:24 Dating as an Amputee: Challenges and Insights01:04:58 Emmalee's Dating Life01:05:42 Emmalee Discusses Love01:06:30 Introducing Jay from Married at First Sight01:07:00 Why Emmalee Follows Jay01:07:36 Jay's Experience on MAFS as an Amputee01:08:52 Building Dating Confidence01:09:36 Addressing Fetishization in Disabled Dating01:13:08 Vulnerability in Dating: Amputee Experiences01:16:23 Tackling Anxiety in Social Situations: Emmalee's Techniques01:17:15 Confidence Building for Dating: Paul's Guidance01:22:00 Creating a Supportive Friend Network01:25:30 The Importance of Setting Boundaries in Relationships01:25:56 Emmalee's Revealing Conversations01:27:18 Memorable Conversations01:27:21 Paul's Key Takeaways01:30:40 Tinder AdSponsored by:Adobe: https://www.adobe.com/uk/express/Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices