He’s Perfect on Paper… So Why Don’t I Love Him? | Dating Coach Stevie Bowen

In this episode of 1-800 Bridesmaid, Jen is joined by Certified NYC Dating Coach, Author, and Founder of The City of Dating, Stevie Bowen. They discuss dating-app burnout, how to meet people in real life, overcoming the fear of rejection, texting after a first date and why modern dating rules may be holding you back.

Stevie also helps answer a listener’s difficult question: Should you stay with someone who is perfect on paper when the thought of your future together fills you with dread?

They discuss:

• How to meet someone without dating apps
• The biggest mistakes people make after a first date
• Why texting can create false intimacy
• Whether you should text immediately after a date
• How to know when you’ve fallen out of love
• Why staying out of fear can cause more heartbreak
• How to start over after ending a long-term relationship

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