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Online dating is filled with annoying questions. Here’s a guide for how to answer them – without losing your patience or your mind! — Do you find it frustrating when men on dating apps ask annoying questions like these early on? 1) What are you looking for on here? 2) How long have you been single?  3) How are you doing on this app? If you’re never really sure how to answer (or you want to give up on online dating) watch this video! How to Answer the Most Annoying Questions in Online Dating These types of annoying questions are going to show up in online dating whether you like it or not. Three ways you can approach annoying questions 1. Get mad 2. Get so mad you quit online dating. 3. Figure out clever ways of answering them. Here’s to option three! Clever ways to respond to annoying questions 1) What are you looking for on here? I’m looking for my keys. Have you found them? I’m looking for Mr. Goodb...

In this episode, listen to Elisa Romeo & Adam Foley, as they guide you to what they call ‘holy love’, a sacred partnership. Elisa Romeo and Adam Foley are the authors of Holy Love: The Essential Guide to Soul-Fulfilling Relationships . They also co host the Holy & Human Podcast . Together, they help individuals awaken and deepen their soulful nature within relationship. As married parents of two, Elisa and Adam use practical stories from the trenches of everyday life, their personal spiritual experiences, and examples from their work with thousands of couples to teach sacred partnership.  I n this episode of Last First Date Radio, you’ll learn: • What is the definition of “Holy Love?”  • What is the difference between someone’s personality and someone’s Soul? • How Holy Love is applicable for single people and other relationships besides intimate partnerships?  • What is Soul Journaling and why is it so important?  EP 503: Elisa Ro...

The age old question – can attraction grow? In this video, you’ll discover what to do when the attraction isn’t strong at first. — Can attraction grow? You might have dated men where the ‘it’ factor wasn’t there. They were kind, smart, and good looking, but there were no butterflies. Do you continue dating men like this and hope attraction will grow? In this video, you’ll learn how attraction can grow and what’s necessary to make that happen. Can Attraction Grow? Most of us think we need instant chemistry From the time we’re young, we’re fed the belief that romance is filled with butterflies and rainbows. He sees her from across the room, and there’s fairy dust and music playing in the background. They are immediately attracted. He rescues her on his white horse, and they live happily ever after. Yeah, that almost never happens in real life. And if some version of that story does happen, it usually burns out quickly. That’s because it’s us...

If you’re dating with an anxious attachment style, listen to this episode with Jessica Baum. You’ll learn helpful tips for dating success. — Jessica Baum is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who supports those struggling with anxiety, relationship conflict, marital issues, and codependent relationships. She’s the author of the upcoming book, Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love , to be published in June 2022, available for preorder now. Jessica is the founder of the Relationship Institute of Palm Beach, a group practice providing couples therapy, family counseling, and addiction therapy in south Florida since 2016, the Self-full® Method, and her sister company, Be Self-full . In this episode of Last First Date Radio: Tools to use when triggered in a relationship How to become aware of repeating patterns of low self-worth and abandonment How our nervous system impacts our relationships and is unconsciously driving our behavior Healthy ...

If you have unhealthy dating patterns, watch this video. Learn tips to help you break toxic patterns and attract lasting love. — Do you keep dating the same person with a different face? If you feel stuck in a cycle of unhealthy dating patterns, the tips in this video will help you begin to break those patterns and attract healthier relationships. Breaking Unhealthy Dating Patterns 1. Recognize the signs of unhealthy dating patterns Any type of abuse Dishonesty Controlling behavior Avoidance Codependent behavior 2. Discover where these patterns originated Family blueprint Feels familiar Don’t feel worthy 3. Heal past wounds Rejection Shame Traumatic experiences 4. Learn healthy relationship skills Improve communication skills Regulate your emotions Set boundaries 5. Be picky about the right things Character Values Lifestyle Worldview 6. Be kind to yourself and the people you date Take care...

My podcast guest is Sherry Gaba, an expert on love addiction, codependency, and toxic relationships. Listen to this important episode! — Sherry Gaba, LCSW , is a psychotherapist and life coach who specializes in trauma, codependency, love addiction, and toxic relationships. She’s the author of the best selling book, “Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love”. She’s the go-to expert on VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Pinsky. Sherry is also the host of The Love Fix Podcast and a Social Media Influencer on IG with over 75,000 followers at @codependencycurious . In this episode of Last First Date Radio: What is love addiction? What does trauma have to do with picking toxic relationships? How do you know if you are in a toxic relationship? Why do we get addicted to toxic relationships? How do we overcome our addiction to toxic relationships? EP 501: Sherry Gaba – Codependency, Love Addiction, ...

Experts tell us we should have unconditional love in our romantic relationships. I believe that’s a really bad idea. Here’s why… — We’re told to aim for unconditional love and to accept our romantic partners as they are. In this video, I share why I think unconditional love can be toxic, and what we can aim for instead. Unconditional love sounds beautiful. Many experts say it’s the ideal, the golden ticket to love someone unconditionally, and accept them with all their flaws.  I do believe it’s important to choose a partner who has your must-haves and no deal breakers. Once you accept that this is the person you want to be with, accept them for who they are and don’t try to change them. But, there’s a big difference between that and unconditional love.  I believe unconditional love is a myth, and it’s harmful to believe it’s attainable. Here’s the problem: If we accept and love our partners unconditionally, it means they don’t have to meet any ...

AnneLena, a widow, struggled with online dating until she took my course. A month later, she found love online. Listen to her story here. — Learn how AnneLena found love online. She was widowed seven years ago. When her husband tragically died from cancer, she had just turned fifty, had six teens at home, and she didn’t think would ever find love again. When she was ready to date again 18 months later, it was hard. Then came COVID in 2020, and things got harder. AnneLena signed up for my course, How to Find Love Online During the Pandemic , and a month later, she found love online. Here’s their story. Last First Date Radio Join Sandy Weiner, THE renowned dating and relationship coach for women over 40, for this inspirational show about attracting and sustaining healthy relationships in midlife. Listen to interviews with top experts and cutting edge authors, plus live coaching! Don’t you want to go on your LAST FIRST DATE? lastfirstdate.com EP 500: AnneLena – How...

Check out these signs of codependent behavior. If they sound like you, watch this video and learn how to begin to heal. — When you’re dating, do you tend to put your partner’s needs before your own? You may be behaving in codependent ways. Recognizing the signs of codependent behavior is the first step towards having healthier relationships. Signs You May Be Codependent What is codependency? Codependency refers to any enmeshed relationship in which one person believes they need to tend to the other person’s needs, while losing their own sense of autonomy. Codependent behavior generally involves: Self-sacrifice Focusing on others first A need for control Difficulty expressing emotions and setting boundaries A person with codependent behavior might experience: Trust issues with themselves and others The desire to fix/save people to feel needed Putting others’ needs before their own Problems with confrontation and decision-making D...

Check out these signs of codependent behavior. If they sound like you, watch this video and learn how to begin to heal. — When you’re dating, do you tend to put your partner’s needs before your own? You may be behaving in codependent ways. Recognizing the signs of codependent behavior is the first step towards having healthier relationships. Signs You May Be Codependent What is codependency? Codependency refers to any enmeshed relationship in which one person believes they need to tend to the other person’s needs, while losing their own sense of autonomy. Codependent behavior generally involves: Self-sacrifice Focusing on others first A need for control Difficulty expressing emotions and setting boundaries A person with codependent behavior might experience: Trust issues with themselves and others The desire to fix/save people to feel needed Putting others’ needs before their own Problems with confrontation and decision-making D...

Check out these signs of codependent behavior. If they sound like you, watch this video and learn how to begin to heal. — When you’re dating, do you tend to put your partner’s needs before your own? You may be behaving in codependent ways. Recognizing the signs of codependent behavior is the first step towards having healthier relationships. Signs You May Be Codependent What is codependency? Codependency refers to any enmeshed relationship in which one person believes they need to tend to the other person’s needs, while losing their own sense of autonomy. Codependent behavior generally involves: Self-sacrifice Focusing on others first A need for control Difficulty expressing emotions and setting boundaries A person with codependent behavior might experience: Trust issues with themselves and others The desire to fix/save people to feel needed Putting others’ needs before their own Problems with confrontation and decision-making D...

Check out these signs of codependent behavior. If they sound like you, watch this video and learn how to begin to heal. — When you’re dating, do you tend to put your partner’s needs before your own? You may be behaving in codependent ways. Recognizing the signs of codependent behavior is the first step towards having healthier relationships. Signs You May Be Codependent What is codependency? Codependency refers to any enmeshed relationship in which one person believes they need to tend to the other person’s needs, while losing their own sense of autonomy. Codependent behavior generally involves: Self-sacrifice Focusing on others first A need for control Difficulty expressing emotions and setting boundaries A person with codependent behavior might experience: Trust issues with themselves and others The desire to fix/save people to feel needed Putting others’ needs before their own Problems with confrontation and decision-making D...

Check out these signs of codependent behavior. If they sound like you, watch this video and learn how to begin to heal. — When you’re dating, do you tend to put your partner’s needs before your own? You may be behaving in codependent ways. Recognizing the signs of codependent behavior is the first step towards having healthier relationships. Signs You May Be Codependent What is codependency? Codependency refers to any enmeshed relationship in which one person believes they need to tend to the other person’s needs, while losing their own sense of autonomy. Codependent behavior generally involves: Self-sacrifice Focusing on others first A need for control Difficulty expressing emotions and setting boundaries A person with codependent behavior might experience: Trust issues with themselves and others The desire to fix/save people to feel needed Putting others’ needs before their own Problems with confrontation and decision-making D...