Episode 257

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13th Mar 2025

Destination: I Do - The Real Reason We Date

Destination: I Do - The Real Reason We Date

We are talking about dating and the purposes behind it. This is important to us as we are looking for relationships.

Dating is to see if they are the person you want to marry. If it is anything less, we fall into some nasty problems. This is why dating shouldn't be a casual pastime, but a purposeful journey to find a life partner.

We are going to explore the pitfalls of aimless dating and how to avoid them.

Eternally Casual Dating

Dating casually is a pretty crappy hobby

When dating is a hobby, the inevitable heartbreak will always show up

Question: "Why would you have a hobby that only ends up hurting you?"

Casual dating prevents genuine connection.

If both parties are not 100% committed, you will never get to the true depth of a relationship.

Dating Girls to Impress Other Guys

Dating to impress other guys….. is weird! No, it really is! Please don’t do this, we beg you!!

When we date for external validation, we will always be swimming in the shallow end of relationships.

Dating to impress other people brings inherent insecurity to a relationship.

You Stay Stuck

The fear of emotional pain keeps many men away from deep meaningful relationships

This is a problem because they think past hurt dictates future outcomes.

Avoiding commitment prevents necessary change.

Casual dating will not push us to grow.

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Purposeful Dating, Serious Relationships, Avoiding Heartbreak, Men's Dating Advice, Casual Dating Pitfalls, Fear of Commitment, Bill Belichick dating

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The Thriving Man Podcast
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Many guys get trapped in focusing on one area of their life at the expense of everything else. It could be their physical health, their career, a sport, or even a hobby. The problem is this: A Truly Successful Life isn't one-dimensional! That is why there are miserable millionaires. Who cares how much money you have if, for example, you have no one you can call a true friend?
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David and Reese Maxwell are a father and son duo with a passion to help men live the best life possible.