An unprecedented amount of people are meeting online, meaning many first impressions are made on social media or an app. In the age of online dating, what’s the right posture to have towards this culture, and how do we make a good first impression and conduct ourselves online? Actor Sean Afable and content creator Naomi Leanage discuss their personal red flags, green flags, and what they perceive to make a good first impression.

While online profiles paint one picture, we’re ultimately preparing for a good in-person impression. A smile may go further than you think in making you approachable. How you dress for your friends may mean something totally different to someone of the opposite sex. And what’s up with guys with fish in their dating profiles? All that and more on this episode of “Intentional Dating.”

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Produced by Patrick Lehe and Alan Hewitt.

Executive produced by David L. Guffey and Don Burt.

Theme composed by Adam Jones.

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You’re a few dates in, and something inevitably comes up that is a non-negotiable for you. How do you avoid wasting each other’s time? Clare McCallan weighs in on the concept of “loud looking” and whether it’s a tool that can respect each other’s expectations and boundaries, or too intense of an approach for a first date.

Loud looking, the practice of being upfront about your desirables and non-negotiables, has become more popular as people become more serious about intentional dating. But does this approach just turn dating into a job interview? Can you be forward about your values and morality without ruining your chances with a potential partner? Tune in to hear different takes on this modern dating trend.

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More on Clare: http://www.claremccallan.com/#/

Produced by Patrick Lehe and Alan Hewitt.

Executive produced by David L. Guffey and Don Burt.

Theme composed by Adam Jones.

https://www.familytheater.org/

Jumping into a relationship can be equally exciting and daunting. What are the rules for entering the dating scene without being too forward? If you’re coming out of a hard breakup, how long should you wait before getting back out there?

Rose Sweet and Tanner Kalina discuss how to send signals without being too forward, how to protect yourself against bonding with someone prematurely, and how to find identity in Christ rather than in a partner. Both bring unique perspectives from their own relationships that offer insight into fostering healthy motivations for seeking a relationship and guarding yourself against the pain of a harmful breakup.

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More from our guests:

https://rosesweet.com/

https://www.tannerkalina.com/

Produced by Patrick Lehe and Alan Hewitt.

Executive produced by David L. Guffey and Don Burt.

Theme composed by Adam Jones.

https://www.familytheater.org/