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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2025 · 41 MIN

How to Quit Dating Someone You're Just Not Into

from The Date with Confidence Podcast

EPISODE 67: How to Quit Dating Someone You’re Just Not IntoHe didn’t make the bed so I ended it (but there’s more to this story….).What started as a promising connection took a turn on date seven, when the effort (or lack of it) just didn’t match up. It took around 3 seconds for me to be fully checked out and this time I ended things immediately. That’s growth for ya…In this episode of The Date with Confidence Podcast, I’m sharing how to stop dating someone when you know it’s just not it, even if they’re “nice.” I talk about the guilt that can creep in when someone seems great on paper, the fear of letting a good one go, and why it’s actually kinder to end it sooner rather than later. Plus, I’m introducing a fresh new format to the podcast (exciting!) — with updates from my own dating life, your dilemmas, and juicy mindset shifts to help you date with confidence.The vibe of this episode:1. Why it's okay to walk away from someone even if nothing’s “wrong”2. The shame we feel when we ignore our gut and stay too long3. How to end things kindly without overexplaining or apologising4. Why texting is totally acceptable in early dating breakups5.  The exact message I sent when I realised he wasn’t the one6. The realisations that came flooding within minutes of me getting the ick7. What I’m doing next as I start dating againIf you’ve ever wondered whether you're being “too picky” or you’ve struggled to end things without overexplaining, this is the pep talk you need.Mentioned:Blindsided By Red Flags After Healing? How to Remove the ShameYour Dream Relationship Exists: Here’s How to Believe In ItWe Know My Opinion On Shorts…Manifest The One🎥 Watch the episode on YouTubeGet Involved!You can contribute your stories to the Date with Confidence Podcast here. Share your best or worst dating stories, your biggest icks, dating tips you think everyone should know or ask me anything about my dating life or a burning question you need an answer for.  Support The Date with Confidence PodcastIf you'd like to show your support for the podcast, you can do so in these ways:1) Share the podcast with your friends2) Leave me a review on iTunes stating what you love most about the podcast so more people can find it3) Buy me a coffee to express your gratitude for the episodes if you found them helpful, inspiring or entertainingVisit The Date with Confidence website here. Follow your host Rebecca Hawkes on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE 67: How to Quit Dating Someone You’re Just Not IntoHe didn’t make the bed so I ended it (but there’s more to this story….).What started as a promising connection took a turn on date seven, when the effort (or lack of it) just didn’t match up. It took around 3 seconds for me to be fully checked out and this time I ended things immediately. That’s growth for ya…In this episode of The Date with Confidence Podcast, I’m sharing how to stop dating someone when you know it’s just not it, even if they’re “nice.” I talk about the guilt that can creep in when someone seems great on paper, the fear of letting a good one go, and why it’s actually kinder to end it sooner rather than later. Plus, I’m introducing a fresh new format to the podcast (exciting!) — with updates from my own dating life, your dilemmas, and juicy mindset shifts to help you date with confidence.The vibe of this episode:1. Why it's okay to walk away from someone even if nothing’s “wrong”2. The shame we feel when we ignore our gut and stay too long3. How to end things kindly without overexplaining or apologising4. Why texting is totally acceptable in early dating breakups5.  The exact message I sent when I realised he wasn’t the one6. The realisations that came flooding within minutes of me getting the ick7. What I’m doing next as I start dating againIf you’ve ever wondered whether you're being “too picky” or you’ve struggled to end things without overexplaining, this is the pep talk you need.Mentioned:Blindsided By Red Flags After Healing? How to Remove the ShameYour Dream Relationship Exists: Here’s How to Believe In ItWe Know My Opinion On Shorts…Manifest The One🎥 Watch the episode on YouTubeGet Involved!You can contribute your stories to the Date with Confidence Podcast here. Share your best or worst dating stories, your biggest icks, dating tips you think everyone should know or ask me anything about my dating life or a burning question you need an answer for.  Support The Date with Confidence PodcastIf you'd like to show your support for the podcast, you can do so in these ways:1) Share the podcast with your friends2) Leave me a review on iTunes stating what you love most about the podcast so more people can find it3) Buy me a coffee to express your gratitude for the episodes if you found them helpful, inspiring or entertainingVisit The Date with Confidence website here. Follow your host Rebecca Hawkes on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EPISODE 67: How to Quit Dating Someone You’re Just Not IntoHe didn’t make the bed so I ended it (but there’s more to this story….).What started as a promising connection took a turn on date seven, when the effort (or lack of it) just didn’t match...

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