EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 8 MIN
EP 288 — How to Approach Dating If You’ve Been Single for Years
from And How Does That Make You Feel? · host Jack Heyworth
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you’ve been single for so long that dating starts to feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or emotionally overwhelming? In this episode, we explore how long-term singleness changes your nervous system, routines, expectations, and emotional defences — and why re-entering dating can feel far more vulnerable than people realise. Learn the biggest mistakes people make after years alone, how to stop turning dating into a reflection of your self-worth, and how to approach new relationships in a healthier, slower, and more grounded way without losing yourself in the process.
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Send us Fan Mail What happens when you’ve been single for so long that dating starts to feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or emotionally overwhelming? In this episode, we explore how long-term singleness changes your nervous system, routines, expectations, and emotional defences — and why re-entering dating can feel far more vulnerable than people realise. Learn the biggest mistakes people make after years alone, how to stop turning dating into a reflection of your self-worth, and how to approa...
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