I Ignored the Guy Who Cancelled Last Minute

EPISODE 25: I Ignored the Guy Who Cancelled Last MinuteYou don't owe anyone a response. You don't owe anyone a response. If someone hasn’t treated you the way you deserve, you don’t owe them anything.In this episode of The Date with Confidence Podcast, I'm talking about a recent (near) dating experience where I chose not to respond to a last-minute cancellation. I'm no longer available to not be respected by men. And I wanna encourage you to adopt this energy too.Here are some of the key things we chat about:1. You Don't Owe Anyone a Response: I'm emphasising the importance of understanding that you don't owe anyone a response, especially if they haven't treated you with the respect you deserve.2. Respecting Your Boundaries: I'm encouraging you to set boundaries and not tolerate disrespectful behaviour, emphasising that it's okay to prioritise self-respect over responding to someone who cancels last minute.3. Reflecting on Red Flags: I'm opening up about the red flags I'd seen before this guy cancelled the first date and how I believe I had a lucky escape in the end.4. Dealing with Rejection: I touch on my own sensitivity to rejection and provide insight on how to handle rejection with resilience and self-compassion.5. Empowering Yourself: I'm revealing the negative thoughts that flooded my brain when this incident happened and sharing how you can take charge of your inner narrative, practice self-awareness, and choose thoughts that empower and uplift you.Remember, you have the power to shape your own narrative in the world of dating. Prioritise self-respect, set healthy boundaries, and choose thoughts that empower you. Subscribe, review, and share the podcast with your single friends for more dating insights.Episodes mentioned:How to Deal with Rejection When You're DatingGet 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.  ResourcesThe Breakup Bounce BackAttract on the AppsThe Confidence KitThe Confidence CourseGet weekly-ish updates, exclusive offers and access behind the scenes gossip when you become a podcast insider.Visit The Date with Confidence website here.Follow The Date with Confidence Podcast on Instagram + follow your host Rebecca Hawkes here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.