EPISODE · Jan 1, 2026 · 52 MIN
Episode 43 Entitlement Is Killing Modern Dating — Start the Year With Better Energy
from Your Life, Love, and Relationship Coach, Joey Francess · host Joey Francess
Entitlement is killing modern dating — and nobody wants to talk about it honestly.In this first episode of the new year, I’m calling out the transactional mindset that has taken over dating on both sides.Men who think money buys access.Women who believe their value is tied to expensive dates.And everyone wondering why dating feels empty, exhausting, and broken.Dating was never meant to be a business deal.It was never meant to be an exchange of money for intimacy or status for attention.Real dating is an exchange of energy, time, curiosity, and intention.In this episode, we break down:Why entitlement is poisoning modern datingHow transactional thinking leads to resentment, cheating, and disappointmentWhy coffee dates aren’t “cheap” — they’re intentionalHow leading with money, looks, or demands attracts the wrong partnersThe difference between pure intention and performative datingHow to reset your dating energy and start the year cleanIf you want real connection, stability, and something that actually lasts — this episode is your wake-up call.This year isn’t about dating harder.It’s about dating better.Drop the entitlement.Drop the transactions.Start leading with intention.For more information on my books and services, JoeyFrancess.comMessage me your question or story!dating, modern dating, dating advice, relationship advice, dating podcast, dating mindset, entitlement in dating, men and dating, women and dating, dating standards, dating expectations, dating energy, intentional dating, healthy relationships, relationship coach, dating coach, emotional maturity, modern relationships, dating culture, self awareness, personal growth, love and relationships
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Entitlement is killing modern dating — and nobody wants to talk about it honestly.In this first episode of the new year, I’m calling out the transactional mindset that has taken over dating on both sides.Men who think money buys access.Women who believe their value is tied to expensive dates.And everyone wondering why dating feels empty, exhausting, and broken.Dating was never meant to be a business deal.It was never meant to be an exchange of money for intimacy or status for attention.Real dating is an exchange of energy, time, curiosity, and intention.In this episode, we break down:Why entitlement is poisoning modern datingHow transactional thinking leads to resentment, cheating, and disappointmentWhy coffee dates aren’t “cheap” — they’re intentionalHow leading with money, looks, or demands attracts the wrong partnersThe difference between pure intention and performative datingHow to reset your dating energy and start the year cleanIf you want real connection, stability, and something that actually lasts — this episode is your wake-up call.This year isn’t about dating harder.It’s about dating better.Drop the entitlement.Drop the transactions.Start leading with intention.For more information on my books and services, JoeyFrancess.comMessage me your question or story!dating, modern dating, dating advice, relationship advice, dating podcast, dating mindset, entitlement in dating, men and dating, women and dating, dating standards, dating expectations, dating energy, intentional dating, healthy relationships, relationship coach, dating coach, emotional maturity, modern relationships, dating culture, self awareness, personal growth, love and relationships
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