Flirt with Tawni Blake

  In this episode, I talk about dating after therapy....How you might feel really ready! You've talked it all out. You may feel you have it all figured out now. All the sh#t from your childhood....But then you meet someone you really like, and all that you think you know flies right out the window....

Cold weather is here....time to find someone to cuddle with to stay warm. I am also celebrating another successful singles gathering and feeling beyond grateful!

You have to choose it. To work at it. To celebrate it. You must start with having hope that they exist!  

Words matter. Be more intentional. Be a better listener. It can improve your dating life!

I describe my yummy feelings and energy of a new crush! Heady like a drug. Losing all logic. Feeling silly. ALL the fun!

Yes, I have decided to be single again....here we go....my first date adventures...."dear diary" episodes to follow. Stay tuned. I'm excited. 

The beginning of a new relationship can be terrifying. Our fears make us act out and do stupid stuff to test the other human. The answer = true vulnerability and some blatant truth. First to ourselves.

I talk about how you can assume you know someone, never having asked the tough questions. And for people going on first dates, get that chip off your shoulder. 

I tell a story of a super negative experience this week. Why do people lash out at strangers? Again, hurt people hurting people, I guess. Does it make them feel better? Make sure you aren't one of these people.

Figure out your insecurities and what your addictions are and try to heal them. Work on loving yourself more and not always seeking external validation.

Ouch! How to handle the blow to your ego....

We must remember in relationships that actions speak louder than words. People can tell you who they WANT to be with you, but how they treat you on a daily basis is the key. Pay attention. 

But keep trying. Do it better. More effectively. And also try more to meet in the wild! It's a numbers game. Be your own matchmaker. And don't wear an ugly sweater on a date! :)

Courage to do the deep dive to build your confidence. Examining your past so you can move forward in a more healthy way. Shifting your energy so you can draw more to you.

Limiting beliefs. Narrow minded views.  Your attitude around dating needs to be more positive. 

I talk about the evolution of my incredibly BOY CRAZY dating life... A walk down memory lane. And I include advice on how YOU can get it right this time around...

If flirting could be so easy....Just engage and be curious. Friendly. Open. It's not rocket science, people! 

In this episode, I talk about my week of coaching several pain in the ass clients. :)  And I discuss attachment styles and how it affects your dating behavior.

Deliberate deception to woo you into a commitment based on lies. How to avoid this trap. Ask direct questions! Pay attention to the red flags!

Do you find the idea of a singles event terrifying? :) I recap the success of my event, and my new clients who are already transforming seemingly overnight. And all the other different personalities coming together for a night of flirting. 

Do more shit outside your comfort zone! Stop being boring! Talk to people. Flirt more! Be more fearless! Find more joy in your life! No risk=no reward.

Pining after a lost love...Did you learn anything the first time? And happy birthday to me! My gratitude for my joy filled life.

The Lost Art - do you know how to FLIRT? Without being too sexual too soon? Have we all forgotten how to talk to people? Has technology ruined us?

And other stories of people being stuck. Random emails I get from total strangers.....  Another day in the life of a dating coach. 

1. Stop feeling lonely on this commercialized, arbitrary day designed to shame you for being single.  2. Try to incorporate your cool "on vacation" energy in your own town to date better. 3. Get off your couch and off the apps and back into the "wild".

If he's afraid to label your relationship.... And if he drives a luxury car.... Pay attention, ladies.  

In this episode I talk about what keeps a long term relationship romantic, fresh, healthy, and fun. 

I celebrate a milestone with my company, FLIRT.  The joy of bringing people together and helping them stay there.  And how I am still flirting, as a way of life. :)

I talk with Nick Pollard, one of my favorite people and my favorite coach! Confidence is the key to successful dating. You must figure yourself out first.    It takes some commitment and time working on yourself to get really clear so you can be a better date!

The age old question--why are you still single? And one answer may be that sometimes you choose way out of your league! When you do not offer the same traits or characteristics that you are demanding.

Stop complaining about your dating life and do something differently!

The emotional rollercoaster of holding onto your romantic memories.   The frequent trips down memory lane....are they good for you?

And other dating adventures....

Dear Diary episode. The demise of my fun spring fling. The lesson of the red flags! Pay attention. 

Relationships are so fun in the beginning! How to keep that chemistry and yummy energy going....I also ask the question, why do relationships have to last till "death do us part"? Feels like a lot of pressure especially in the beginning. 

1. Authenticity! Be more transparent. Less fearful.  2. How to have a relationship that thrives. 3. I also pose the question: Is chivalry dead?

What to avoid when you meet someone new. The danger of becoming emotionally attached too soon. How to Deal with Ghosting.

Why does dating have to be so complicated!?!? Stop looking for the red flags and start finding things you like in the new people you meet. More optimism. Less frustration! Like attracts like. You need to find your own joy before you invite someone into your life!

Sometimes the stars align, and you have a first date with someone where things just click - on every level - and it feels magical. It can bring back your hope for dating. 

Get out of your monotony! Do something different to shake things up! Move to a new city. Explore more. Change up your routine. Life is too short! And maybe you will find love (if you've been looking).

In this episode, I discuss the importance of communication and boundaries. Life is short! Speak up for yourself. But beware of people's potential reactions to your new found voice.   

Don't judge a book by its cover.   There is almost always a soft gooey center under the hard candy shell of a human. 

A story of love bombing, a first date, and an intense 5 day relationship. It was filled with optimism and hope.    Then the quick crashing and burning.    What not to do dating advice.

The topic of online dating continues. I go on another first date from a dating app - while still in the South. And it goes horribly wrong after an auspicious beginning. (What not to do. Too much too soon.)

How to master the dating app. Dating app advice/Dating in the South   Dear Diary. :)  I have some big life changes. :) Here's how it's affecting my dating life.   

The warning signs of domestic abuse. In this episode, I give advice on how to get out of unhealthy relationships.

A little advice on how to date better, and where (and how) to find more quality people to date!  

I tackle the question of futility and complacency. I offer advice on how to evoke change and start living in your best life.  

This episode has a surprising reveal from a matchmaker!  I share my feelings on marriage...is it an obsolete institution?

In this episode I discuss how people are dating during this crazy time, my personal experience, and the downside of online dating/dating apps. Plus, I include a little extra dash of dating advice!