On Purpose with Jay Shetty
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Perfect Strangers
4 Ways to Make Dating Feel Exciting Again
32 minutes Posted Oct 14, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
Dating Burnout And Fatigue
Wanting Connection But Dreading Dating
First Dates As Performance Reviews
Curiosity Over Optimization
Evaluating People Vs. Experiencing Them
Make The Date An Adventure
New Environments Create Natural Connection
Building Dates Around Your Life
Every Date As a Lesson
Self-Discovery Through Dating
Emotional Growth Through Lived Experience
Romanticize Your Love Life Again
Embracing The Beginning
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Jay explores why first dates have started to feel more like performance reviews than opportunities for connection. He shares four ways to make dating feel fun and exciting again, from leading with curiosity and embracing new experiences to finding something valuable in every date and bringing a little romance back into your love life.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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