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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 22 MIN

Stop Auditioning for Men (Why Trying Too Hard Backfires in Dating)

from One-Derful Life with Mary Dittman · host Mary Dittman

Have you ever felt like you were trying to prove yourself to a man? Explaining why you’re a good match… Reassuring him… Trying to show him how great you are? It can happen so subtly that you don’t even realize you’re doing it. In this episode, we talk about what it means to “audition” in dating — and why trying to win someone over often backfires. We discuss: • What the “audition mindset” looks like in dating • Why trying too hard lowers your value • The difference between proving yourself and choosing wisely • How confidence changes the dynamic • Why the right relationship doesn’t require convincing You don’t have to prove your worth. You just have to recognize it — and act accordingly. 💛 Free resources to support you: 👉 ABC’s of Healing: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/abcsofhealing  👉 Overcoming Loneliness: https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/free%20loneliness%20training%20optin  📖 Read the full blog here:https://marydittman.mykajabi.com/blog/stop-auditioning-for-men   One-Derful Life is a podcast for single Christian women over 40 who want to live peaceful, confident lives — even while they’re still waiting for the relationship they desire.

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