Dear Damona: Friends with Exes & Chemistry Cooler

Damona dedicates this week’s episode to YOU! Whether you’re in a relationship or looking for love, she is answering your toughest Dear Damona questions, like: I feel like my partner isn’t matching my efforts. How can I get him to be more of a caretaker? I want to stay friends with my exes but I find it incredibly painful. Am I self sabotaging? I thought we had fun but they said they didn’t feel chemistry…what went wrong? An ex once said my lack of questions was a red flag, but I think it's a difference in communication styles. What do you think?  Find Damona and submit your questions on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting her website DamonaHoffman.com/contact Only 1 spot left for VIP coaching this fall. Is it you? Register for an intro call at DamonaHoffman.com/introcall and find out! TIMESTAMPS Intro (00:00:00) Managing expectations in relationships (00:01:28) Communicating needs in relationships (00:02:02) Are love languages real? (00:05:25) Self-sabotaging in friendships (00:06:44) Navigating chemistry and attraction (00:10:50) Flirting techniques to enhance attraction (00:12:17) The impact of date venues on chemistry (00:15:49) Communication Styles in Dating (00:18:11) Questions as Indicators of Interest (00:19:13) Nervousness and Connection (00:20:12) Red Flags Revisited (00:21:22) Interpreting Signs and Signals (00:22:26) Inclusivity in Dating Advice (00:23:35) The Importance of Follow-Up Questions (00:24:43) Engagement in Conversations (00:25:51) Listener Interaction Invitation (00:26:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices