Is something wrong with you, or are you just missing a few dating skills? Dating coach, certified matchmaker, and hypnotherapist Amari Ice explains why so many of us are trying to have a level 25 relationship with level 3 dating skills, and how to finally level up.

Amari Ice, "The Prince of Hearts," is the first Black, gay certified matchmaker in the industry, the founder of Amari Means Love, and the author of the bestselling book Lasting Love at Last. He has coached more than 1,000 singles since 2011, and he does it all while wearing a crown, because love shouldn't be taken so seriously.

Host Charla Goodnight and Amari talk about why love isn't a fairy tale but more like a video game, why clarity looks like speed, the four pillars of relationship readiness, how to become your own matchmaker on dating apps, how hypnotherapy can calm dating anxiety, what love bombing really is, and the three building blocks that keep passion alive long after the honeymoon phase.

In this episode:
- Why overthinking means you're asking the wrong question
- Why your "must-have" list may be attracting narcissists
- The 4 C's of healthy love: commitment, connection, chemistry, and consistency
- Why all dating is marketing, and what "organic" really means
- The 1-in-100 rule for dating apps and how to pre-vet your matches
- Matchmaker vs. dating coach: which one you actually need
- How hypnotherapy helps with dating anxiety and attachment insecurity
- Love bombing vs. a genuinely generous partner
- How to stop putting someone on a pedestal
- Novelty, curiosity, and emotional arousal: how to keep passion alive
- The best first date question, the biggest red flags, and the ultimate green flag

🔗 CONNECT WITH AMARI ICE

Free Dating Skill Quiz: https://datingskillquiz.com

Bio: https://bio.site/princeamari

Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KZ9CVD?&linkCode=sl1&tag=lovealchemy-20&linkId=17a7701a8e812b062fe6356ff2ed9613&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.