DATING REHAB: Letting go of control and judgement in relationships, discovering NATO dating + talking to 100 strangers

Letting go of control and judgement in dating: Eden discovers "NATO dating" (Not Attached To Outcome) with dating coach Eimear from Kindling Dating Coaching.In week three of the Dating Rehab series, Eden and dating coach Eimear unpack why chasing relationship milestones - the "official" label, moving in, getting engaged - creates anxiety instead of connection. Eimear introduces the concept of NATO dating: enjoying someone's company without being attached to where it leads, staying present instead of racing toward a destination.Eden puts the theory into practice on a second date around Leeds - a food hall detour to Northern Market after White Cloth Hall turned out to be closed, followed by a comedy night at Hedgerow House - and opens up about the "soldier with shell shock" feeling of dating again after heartbreak: enjoying the moment while still bracing for the fear of getting hurt. Eimear also shares why judgement on dates so often says more about us than the person across the table.Plus, a listener dilemma: a bisexual listener shares the biphobia she's faced dating women on apps like Hinge, and Eden talks through self-worth, boundaries, and why the right person will never make her feel she has to hide part of who she is.Get your love story started with Kindling Dating Coaching now 💗Heartbreak is so last season, and I've teamed up with Eimear from Kindling Dating Coaching to transform my dating life over the next six weeks. Each week I'll review my learnings and how I've put them into practise. You can send me your dilemmas by direct message or by emailing [email protected] THE PODCASTI want to create the best independent podcast for the LGBTQ+ community, and I need your help to do it! Take a few minutes to GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK IN OUR LISTENER SURVEY ⚡️I fund this podcast to bring the highest quality content, the most interesting guests, and inspiring conversations whilst working full-time.Please support the podcast by checking out the links below:Claim your exclusive 10% discount and get your love story started with Kindling Dating Coaching 💗Get your first and fifth Daily Doser for just £3.50 from Skin+Me to finally feel confident in your skin!Buy me a coffee to show your love for the content I create - mine's a brown sugar oat shaken espresso 😉Sign up to MisterBnB as a guest or host to support the podcast and find your next adventure.CREDITSQueer Love Stories is hosted, produced, and edited by Eden Heath, and mixed & mastered by Benji Antonio. Follow Queer Love Stories on Instagram 💕Follow Eden on Instagram 💕Following Kindling Dating ❣️If you or someone you know has a story to share we'd love to hear from you, send us a message on Instagram or email [email protected] to Eden's ULTIMATE BREAKUP ANTHEMS PLAYLIST ❤️‍🩹Get your love story started with Kindling Dating Coaching now 💗 Get your first and fifth Daily Doser for just £3.50 from Skin+Me to finally feel confident in your skin!Support the show