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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 55 MIN

21: Title Options Love Sucks (Until It Doesn’t): Dating, Desperation & Doing the Work

from Coffee With Dan · host Dan Meredith

Love sucks.Except… it doesn’t.In this Body & The Beast episode of Coffee With Dan, Dan and Jay unpack modern dating, heartbreak, self-worth, desperation, discipline, and why the person you’re looking for might be waiting for you to sort your own shit out first.If you’re tired of the apps, sick of situationships, fresh out of a breakup, or quietly wondering where your person is… this one’s for you.This isn’t fluffy romance advice.This is about becoming someone worth choosing.Learning how to be happy on your own.Understanding your triggers.Communicating your flaws.And building a life that someone actually wants to join.They cover:• Why neediness kills attraction• The paradox of being happy alone but open to love• “In what way are you f*cked up?” – the question you should ask on a first date• How to build self-respect through daily habits• Why purpose makes you more attractive• The danger of chasing attention instead of connection• Dating apps vs real-world confidence• Why heartbreak hurts so much• How to stack the decks in your favour• A practical AI exercise to understand yourself deeplyJay shares hard-earned wisdom from 27 years in a relationship.Dan shares what heartbreak taught him and why he refuses to give up on love.If Valentine’s left you feeling some type of way… press play.If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs it.Follow:Dan – @therealdanmeredithJay – @[email protected]

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