193. Are You Ready for a Relationship Or Just Ready to Date?

Listen to this episode from Dating Intentionally on Spotify. In this episode, I delve into what it truly means to be “ready” to date vs ready for a relationship. There’s a big difference between, and most people confuse the two. I’ll share how to tell if you're ready to date or for a relationship (or both), what true dating readiness looks like, and why you don’t need to have every part of your life perfectly together before putting yourself out there. We’ll also talk about dating while still healing from a breakup, the myth of being “fully healed,” and the mindset shifts that make it easier to date with clarity and confidence. Plus, I’m sharing a practical checklist to help you gauge your own readiness and I answer listener questions about emotional availability and long-term intentions. ⁠⁠Check out Quince bedding!⁠ Episodes mentioned: Casual dating #178 Recovering from a break up #70 How to get closer to someone #189 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Do I have space in my life for someone? Can I compromise and make decisions w/ someone else in mind? Can I say what I want out loud? When I picture a relationship, do I feel excited or dread? Do I want one because it fits my life right now, or just because I feel lonely or behind? Am I prepared to support someone else's goals, not just focus on myself? Do I know what I need in a partner? CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠⁠Ask a question for me to answer on the pod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Slide into my DMs on IG MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠⁠Free texting templates & dating FAQ guide⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠⁠ DATING COURSES ⁠⁠Master The Dating Apps⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How To Identify Your Needs ⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠⁠Rate on Apple⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices