First Dates & Old Flames

Mat Boggs, YouTube dating coach, sets you up for your best first date yet as he covers everything from red flags and conversation topics to knowing how much time to invest in a match.The Dating Dish story this week comes from Mashable:Dating Culture Has Become Selfish. How Do We Fix It?Then our Dear Damona question this week is:An old flame invited me to their big birthday bash in Cabo. Should I go?Follow Mat on Youtube @MatBoggs and check out his MANifest Your Man Program by visiting: https://www.bravethinkinginstitute.com/love-relationships/resources/mym/offer/strategy-sessionRead the Mashable story at: mashable.com/article/selfish-dating-app-cultureGet convenient, online therapy with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DATESANDMATES today to get 10% off your first month. Dates & Mates is sponsored by Betterhelp.TIMESTAMPS(00:00:12) First dates: The gateway to new possibilities (00:01:57) Dating culture: A selfish era (00:04:35) The capitalist mindset and dating(00:08:45) Rethinking the approach to dating(00:10:22) Do's and don'ts of first dates(00:17:47) Red Flags in Dating (00:18:38) Internal Repetitive Energy (00:19:35) Internal GPS System (00:21:28) Manipulative Behaviors(00:23:04) Vibration for Long-Lasting Love (00:24:35) Compatibility of Interests (00:25:42) Mindset and Deal Breakers (00:26:37) Mindset for Online Dating (00:29:50) Intentional Action in Dating(00:30:51) Sharing on First Dates (00:33:30) Whose hands are you going to put this baby into?(00:35:33)Shifting the conversation (00:36:33) Mel's authentic approach(00:43:46) Dear Damona - Tracy's dilemma (00:45:17) Damona's advice to Tracy (00:49:06) Happy Birthday and Letting Go (00:50:17) Lily Womble Up Next Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mentioned in this episode:Book Your Breakthrough Boost todayDamonaHoffman.com/breakthrough