"Reel" Dating Coaches: Dating Faux Pas of 2026 Part 1

Dating in 2026 requires clarity, intention, and emotional maturity not confusion, performance, or mixed signals. In this episode of the Handle Her With Care Podcast, host April Marie, self-care coach and restoration advocate, breaks down the dating rules of 2026 and debunks the viral social media dating myths causing overwhelm and burnout. Joined by her good girlfriend Tavia Wooley, April offers real, honest conversation from the perspective of two single women in their 40s navigating intentional dating in a culture driven by algorithms, trends, and performative relationships. In this episode, we cover:  Dating with intention vs dating for attention  Social media dating rules that don’t actually serve women Why you should observe how a man shows up not teach him  The difference between flirting vs building real tension  Non-sexual turn-ons that actually matter  Why authenticity will always outlast nonchalance Knowing when to walk away without guilt This episode is for women who are done shrinking, done performing, and ready to be handled with care starting with themselves. We also cover notes from IG Dating coaches @Tisiaxvs @datingcoachanwar and Taylor Love  Recorded at 661 Creators Space  Sponsored by myhairhoney.com  Available on Apple Podcasts, Podbean & Spotify  Follow us on Instagram: @handleherwithcare_podcast  www.aprilmarieholland.com Always remember: Handle Her With Care. #DatingRules2026 #ModernDating #DatingAdviceForWomen #IntentionalDating #SoftLifeLove #HandleHerWithCare