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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 1H 9M

DNA of The Cold Open: Breaking the Ice and Beating Rejection

from The DNA of Love with Dr. Williams · host Dr. Deonte Williams

Dating is hard enough once you're in a relationship, but getting there seems to be a battle in itself. When dating apps fail and our social circle is limited, it can appear impossible to meet the person of your dreams if said person is someone you know of but don't know personally. Then, if you're lucky enough to run into them randomly in life, you're faced with a completely different challenge altogether. How to initiate the courtship process with a complete stranger, when that stranger may be the one. This is called the cold open, and in this edition of the DNA of Love, we break down exactly how to initiate the romantic process with a crush you may not know, and how to overcome rejection if your approach fails. We then dive into some listener feedback for those who have been brave enough to write in with questions on the subject. Tune in to discover how to break the ice in this installment of the DNA of Love with Dr. Williams.

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Dating is hard enough once you're in a relationship, but getting there seems to be a battle in itself. When dating apps fail and our social circle is limited, it can appear impossible to meet the person of your dreams if said person is someone you know of but don't know personally. Then, if you're lucky enough to run into them randomly in life, you're faced with a completely different challenge altogether. How to initiate the courtship process with a complete stranger, when that stranger may ...

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