Dating with intention includes being clear about who you are to another person. The notion of a “situationship” undermines this clarity, causing confusion about what the nature of a relationship really is. On this episode of Intentional Dating, Connor McLaughlin explains the importance of putting a label on the relationship and what question immediately clears up the uncertainty of a situationship.

When you don’t know what you are to someone, you don’t know how to love them or receive love. This uncertainty is part of why an undefined relationship is so harmful. But what if you try to define your relationship with somebody, and it brings it to an end? It turns out, that may ultimately be for your benefit and what you need to proceed with confidence and intentionality.

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Produced by Patrick Lehe and Alan Hewitt.

Executive produced by David L. Guffey and Don Burt.

Theme composed by Adam Jones.

Pornography has heavily impacted men and women and how we view relationships. While it is necessary to address, the shame surrounding the topic makes it hard to talk about. On this episode of Intentional Dating, therapist Michael Gasparro dives into the psychology behind porn use and how we can fight the negative consequences it has on our dating lives.

Beyond labeling porn as detrimental, Michael explains what is fails to achieve and why it’s important to work through this harmful tendency or addiction. We don’t have to be trapped by the guilt of porn use; rather, it’s more helpful to try to understand why we’re attracted to certain things and how to redirect those attractions.

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Produced by Patrick Lehe and Alan Hewitt.

Executive produced by David L. Guffey and Don Burt.

Theme composed by Adam Jones.

An unprecedented amount of people are meeting online, meaning many first impressions are made on social media or an app. In the age of online dating, what’s the right posture to have towards this culture, and how do we make a good first impression and conduct ourselves online? Actor Sean Afable and content creator Naomi Leanage discuss their personal red flags, green flags, and what they perceive to make a good first impression.

While online profiles paint one picture, we’re ultimately preparing for a good in-person impression. A smile may go further than you think in making you approachable. How you dress for your friends may mean something totally different to someone of the opposite sex. And what’s up with guys with fish in their dating profiles? All that and more on this episode of “Intentional Dating.”

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Produced by Patrick Lehe and Alan Hewitt.

Executive produced by David L. Guffey and Don Burt.

Theme composed by Adam Jones.

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