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3059: How You Misunderstand Your Dates and How It Backfires by Evan Marc Katz on Dating Awareness

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Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
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Jun 30, 2026
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3059: Evan Marc Katz explores how men and women often approach first dates with very different agendas, leading to misunderstandings that can unintentionally sabotage attraction. By recognizing the difference between screening for long-term compatibility and seeking signs of mutual interest, listeners can learn how to create stronger connections, reduce friction, and improve their dating experiences. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/how-you-misunderstand-your-dates-and-how-it-backfires Quotes to ponder: "Women want the potential for love. Men want the potential for physical intimacy." "Your perspective on intimacy is way different than his perspective, and how neither of them is wrong!" "He’s excited about you, he wants to impress you, he wants you to like him, and he wants to know you like him back." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices