Sex, Love & Mindful Dating

There’s a big difference in dating someone who is confident and has a strong sense of self than dating someone who is all about... well, just all about themselves (aka a Narcissist). Far too many singles out there confuse the confident personality traits with the insecurity based traits of a narcissist. The result of this mix-up is a dating history littered with toxic relationships and broken hearts. In this episode, Kevin and Amie will talk about their own interactions with narcissistic exes and share the 10 signs to tell if someone is a narcissist. Important takeaways from this episode: Why are we attracted to narcissistic people. 10 signs they are a narcissist. How to avoid dating narcissistic people. Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

One of the biggest mistakes singles make is letting their past relationships negatively affect their present and future ones. Even though breakups can be a difficult and painful part of love, they still contain valuable learning lessons that when processed correctly can truly improve your love life. In this episode, Kevin and Amie tell intimate stories about some of their exes, as well as offer up important information which will help you better understand when it is the right time to consider getting back with an ex or walking away for good. Important takeaways from this episode: What it means to “Process and Learn” from your past relationships How your exes can help you fix your dating picker and find real love What you need to know before building your relationship non-negotiables list. How to know if your ex may still be the right one for you. Steps to take to get your ex back. Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

*Updated* Did you know that by understanding and mastering the lost art of conversation you will become more attractive to other singles? This episode is all about how active listening, vulnerability, and other relationship-building skills will completely transform your love life and teach you how to connect through conversation. Important takeaways from this episode: The key elements of the Art of Conversation. Why asking open-ended questions and actively listening and are major factors in connecting and moving a relationship forward. The power of positivity and how to make it work for you. Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

Sex is an important aspect of any long-term relationship, but just how important is it? This question can be better answered by investigating the societal pressures, like the “three-date rule,” which causes many singles to negotiate their sexual boundaries and misinterpret when to have sex. In this episode, Kevin and Amie will share experiences from their sex life, as well as offer up powerful tools to make sure sex becomes a more reliable partner in your quest to find everlasting love.   Important  takeaways from this episode: When is it the right time to have sex with a prospective partner? Learn the chemistry of love and how it can affect your love life. How to have difficult conversations around sexual boundaries, wants, and needs. What you can do to guard yourself against getting emotionally attached when it comes to sex. Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

For singles who are looking for long-lasting love, the first date is a necessary, but an often unwelcomed event. The awkward silences, the unstimulating conversations, or lack of chemistry can prove trying for even the most trident dater. In this episode, Kevin and Amie will breakdown what happened on the first date that led to their eventual marriage, as well as offer up some powerful first date information and strategies to help try to make your next first date be the last one before you walk down the aisle. Important  takeaways from this episode: How to make your first date a safe date Why knowing your Non-negotiables will be game-changers for your first dates How to “Be the Chooser” not the chaser Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

Approximately 25% of all long-term relationships get their start from an online connection. This includes the creators of this podcast Kevin and Amie who met on an online dating website almost a decade ago. Kevin and Amie share the serendipitous and uplifting story of how they met, as well as offer up some valuable strategies to help you improve your chances of safely finding love in the digital age. Important takeaways from this episode: Tips to make your profile stand out from the rest How to date safely online without getting scammed or Catfished Ways to save time and money while dating online Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

The wedding day has arrived in the form of Episode 10 of “Love is Blind.” Each of the couples will finally let us know if the person they fell for in the experiment is really marriage material. Kevin and Amie will share stories from their own 8-year marriage, as well as powerful principles from Amie’s Conscious Dating program to help make sure that when you walk down the aisle and get married, it will be forever. Important takeaways from this episode: Learn the 5 key principles that make someone marriage material. Understand the warning signs that it's time to walk away from a potential mate. Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

The idea that there is one perfect person out there for each of us is a theory that has been around for centuries.  By breaking down Episode 9 of “Love is Blind” Kevin and Amie will ask the question, “Do soulmates really exist?” By doing so they will unveil the truth that believing in soulmates may hurt your chances in finding love lasting love. Important takeaways from this episode: Avoid falling into the Soulmate Trap What you need to look for instead of a soulmate. Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

Ever been in one of those relationships where you feel like you HAVE TO take the next step, but your gut is telling you not to? In this show, we will share the eight outside influences that may be affecting your decisions when it comes to love. By breaking down Episode 8 of “Love is Blind,” Kevin and Amie bring clarity to some of these influences as well as give you a better understanding of how to start taking control of your love life. Important takeaways from this episode: How you're intuition never lies to you. What are the outside influences affecting your love life? When to listen to advice and when to ignore it. How to start trusting your choices Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

Couples face many challenges when it comes to staying together long term. In this show, we tackle what studies have shown to be the number one reason for divorce. The good news is there are powerful tools to greatly lower the chances of a broken marriage being in your future. Kevin and Amie will dissect Episode 7 of “Love is Blind” and see how the couples problem solve and how it can help you in your relationships. Important takeaways from this episode: Know your relationship boundaries and how best to communicate them The Do’s and Don’ts of communication in a relationship Tips and tricks on conflict/resolution How to control your emotions during an argument What is “I” and “We” Language and how can it help you Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

If you have had a hard time “screening and picking” quality partners, this episode is for you. We will introduce you to a powerful new dating tool called Non-negotiables. Non-negotiables are the core values you require to match with your partner in order to experience relationship bliss. When you’re aware of your Non-negotiables (aka your deal-breakers) you’re extremely clear about your boundaries, thus understand what’s okay and not okay in a relationship. This gives you the power to trust your choices in your love life and know when to stay…. or walk away. In this show, Kevin and Amie will break down Episode 6 of “Love is Blind” and see how Non-negotiables will play an important part in making or breaking the couple’s relationships. Important takeaways from this episode: What are Non-negotiables and how can they help you find lasting love. How to get make your own Non-negotiables list. How to use your Non-Negotiables to screen in Mr. Right and Screen out Mr. Wrong. Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

Far too many people end up comparing and measuring what they see in other people's lives to their own. This phenomenon is called the “Comparison Trap.” Whether it comes from people we see every day or social media posts or even reality TV, we are constantly bombarded with one-sided images of people's lives or relationships that cause tremendous insecurity in ourselves and friction in relationships.  In this show, Kevin and Amie offer up strategies and dating tips that help singles avoid getting caught in the “Comparison Trap” and how this trap affects people in their personal lives as well as the couples in “Love is Blind” episode 5.  Important takeaways from this episode: Ways to boost self-confidence How to ask the difficult questions that create vulnerability and connection What healthy conflict resolution looks like Why the “Comparison Trap” can destroy relationships and chances for love Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

Some of our "Love is Blind" couples are truly connecting on a very deep and real level, while others are seemingly living in a fairy tale. This idea of a new and exciting relationship being like some fairy tale or romantic movie is deeply rooted in our culture. The main culprit for this is often the TV and movies we watch growing up that showcase unrealistic love stories that always seem to end with a "happily ever after" ending. For the couples who are trying to find their forever relationship while navigating their way through a reality TV show, this could be a difficult proposition. The question that Kevin and Amie try to answer is, “Will being cast members in this “ TV experiment” help, or hurt, their chances of living happily ever after?” Important takeaways from this episode: 1)   Don’t live in “Fairy Tales”, live in reality.  2)   Take accountability for your actions and your words. Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

What do you think is required to have a long-lasting relationship? In this show, Amie and Kevin will help answer the question by introducing a compelling new dating tool called the “Equation of Love.” This exciting new formula for understanding what it takes to find long-lasting love. It also serves as a simple mathematical love roadmap to anyone who wants to put their relationship to the test. In episode 3 of “Love is Blind,” the six newly engaged couples leave the PODS for the very first time and head off to Cancun, Mexico to spend time together out in the real world. By examining their budding new relationships, Amie and Kevin will continue to breakdown their interactions and see if the couples pass or fail the “Equation of Love.” Important takeaways from this episode: 1)   The “Equation of Love” = Long Lasting Love 2)   Drop the word “Type” from your dating vocabulary and replace it with Amie's “Bliss List.” Grab Amie's free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

“The Power of Vulnerability” is an important concept brought to life by Brené Brown that can help any single find lasting love. In episode 2, we discuss vulnerability’s core elements as well as a breakdown of the show “Love is Blind” and how the couple’s use vulnerability to connect in their courtships. Grab my free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow    ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.

Can you really fall in love with somebody without ever seeing them? In this episode, Amie and Kevin tackle Netflix's hit, Love is Blind: Episode 1. The couple also breaks down the red and green flag behaviors of the perspective daters as they have their first dates in the pods. Tune in to find out if true lasting love is really blind. Grab my free Ebook, 5 Dating Traps to Avoid ►https://www.amiethedatingcoach.com/getlovenow  ►Follow us on Facebook here. ►Follow us on Instagram here.