I went on about 150 dates with over 60 people in a year before I met my now husband, and don't for a second think "hope" is what got me through it and kept me motivated. In this episode, which originally aired in 2024, I'm sharing why hope is useless and what to focus on instead: your beliefs. I didn't hope I'd meet someone; I believed it was inevitable. Listen to this episode if you're ready to work on your beliefs so you don't burn out after the rejection, false starts, and ghosting (that's also inevitable if you're dating). At the end, I get into a new dating dilemma about a dramatic reaction to a last-minute date switch-up.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEpisode #68 with Jackie Glaser (self-worth + beliefs)Thank you, More Please by Lily WombleF the Fairytale by Damona HoffmanBreakup Bootcamp by Amy ChanHow to Identify Your Needs courseTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERSFactor: Get 50 percent off and free breakfast for a year! factormeals.com/di50offBoll & Branch: Get 15% off the softest bedding at bollandbranch.com/datingWayfair: Get organized, refreshed, and back on track this new year for WAY less. wayfair.comCONNECT WITH ME:⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionallyMORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENTDownload my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ)⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠SUPPORT THE POD⁠Rate on AppleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.