How to Date When You’re Shy, Haven’t Dated in Years, or Don’t Trust Yourself After a Devastating Breakup

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nina hasn’t dated anyone in 13 years. Now, she’s beyond scared at the thought of getting back into the dating world. But that 13-year stretch isn’t the real issue...</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When Nina was last in a relationship, so many things in her life changed--relocating, losing lots of friends, etc. However, things went sour, and she was left to pick up the pieces and rebuild from scratch. So she carries fear from the relationship that sparked her long dating sabbatical.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">On top of that, Nina has three specific reasons why she has this anxiety about re-entering the dating world. In this episode, she reveals what those reasons are, and I talk to her about working her way up to dating again when she lacks trust and confidence in herself.</span></p> <p><strong>7:42</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Questions to consider as you listen to this coaching call</span></p> <p><strong>9:04</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Fears that prevent Nina from being comfortable with the idea of dating</span></p> <p><strong>11:14</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- What drove Nina to make the decision she made in her prior relationship</span></p> <p><strong>19:29</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Where Nina can look to build confidence in herself</span></p> <p><strong>24:02</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- The big story Nina has built up in her head about dating again</span></p> <p><strong>29:25</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Some action steps Nina can take next</span></p> <p><strong>34:18</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- If you’re a survivor of cancer (or some other illness) and haven’t brought it up in your relationship</span></p> <p><strong>39:27</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Recapping highlights, takeaways, and next steps from the coaching call</span></p> <p><strong>43:39</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">- Are you shy, introverted, or reser