In this Dear Damona epsiode, we address what happens when you are late to the dating game, why dating is a skill you build through practice, and how to protect yourself without closing off to opportunity. If you're new to dating or want to approach it with a beginner's mind, this episode is a must-listen

This week, a listener named Butterfly shares:

"I am now in my late twenties and struggling to find a mate. I had strict parents and wasn't allowed to date in high school or my early twenties. I never tried with relationships, and now that I'm getting older, I'm in a place where I'd like a relationship, but I can never find the first person. I feel like the men I've tried to date have taken advantage of my naivety and wasted my time with no real intentions. I don't know how to build a genuine bond with someone and don't know what to look for and what to avoid. Can you help?"

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

• Why dating is a skill you build through practice, not something you're supposed to magically know

• The real reason people seem to "waste your time"

• Green flags to look for that signal someone is worthy of your trust and attentionThe "name and narrate" strategy

• How to approach dating with a beginner's mind at any stage of life

Resources and Links: 

Unlock the secret to successful dating with our Date Tracker at damonahoffman.com/datetracker.

Call or text your question to: 424-246-6255.  Follow @DamonaHoffman on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook and submit questions via DM or voice memo anytime.

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