Am I Actually Delusional?! The Rollercoaster Of Modern Dating

Episode 12: Am I Actually Delusional?! The Rollercoaster Of Modern DatingAm I actually delusional? Did I make this shit up? Am I just living on a whole different planet?!These are just some of the questions I was left asking myself after a recent dating experience that ended as quickly as it started. It was the first time I’d caught the feels for someone since my breakup 4 years ago and it was an experience to say the least.In this episode of The Date with Confidence Podcast, I take you through a whirlwind of emotions as I recount the recent dating experience that left me questioning everything. It's a journey filled with excitement, vulnerability, deep conversations, unexpected twists, old wounds split wide open, self reflection and yet more personal growth (are we not done with this shit yet?!).Here’s an overview of what you’ll hear:1. The Connection: I recount my recent + intense connection with a guy I met on a dating app, highlighting the deep conversations + intellectual chemistry that attracted me to him.2. Healthy Communication: I emphasise the importance of open + respectful communication, sharing a pivotal moment where we resolved tension by addressing our feelings honestly.3. Exploring New Territory: We progress from intellectual connection to physical attraction, marking a significant milestone in my four-year journey of being single.4. Aligned Values: We explore our compatibility, discussing shared values, love languages + potential future plans, hinting at the possibilities ahead.5. Emotional Investment: Reflecting on how we discussed meeting parents, trips together + the complexities of love, I contemplate the depth of our connection.6. Rollercoaster Dating: I share the ups + downs of a four-date journey that seemed promising at first but took an unexpected turn.7. Empowerment & Self-Worth: I explore my newfound strength in handling rejection + the importance of self-worth in dating.8. Personal Growth: I emphasise the growth and self-awareness achieved through this dating experience, ultimately leading to a stronger sense of self.Make sure you’re subscribed to The Date with Confidence Podcast so you don’t miss the follow up episode where I reveal whether I did, in fact, send a follow up message to him…. 👀Get Involved!You can contribute your stories to the Date with Confidence Podcast here. Share your best or worst dating stories, your biggest icks, dating tips you think everyone should know or ask me anything about my dating life or a burning question you need an answer for.  ResourcesThe Breakup Bounce BackThe Confidence CourseGet weekly-ish updates, exclusive offers and access behind the scenes gossip when you become a podcast insider.Visit The Date with Confidence website here.Follow The Date with Confidence Podcast on Instagram + follow your host Rebecca Hawkes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.