Before you fall into the next rinse-and-repeat cycle of dating, let’s talk. In this honest episode of Finding Love, Jenni & Stephen Hendrix unpack the four biggest mistakes people make when dating — and why these mistakes can sabotage your next relationship before it even begins.
From dating without intention to falling in love with someone’s potential, this conversation is a mirror and a manual. If you’re looking for love that lasts, start here.
In this episode, we break down:
-Why dating without intentionality keeps you in situationships
-The hidden cost of falling in love with someone’s “potential”
-How dating habits actually prepare us for divorce, not marriage
-Why knowing someone’s true view of partnership is everything
Chapters
00:00 – Intro: From Healing to Awareness in Dating
01:13 – Mistake #1: Dating Without Intention
04:38 – Mistake #2: Practicing for Divorce (The Rinse & Repeat Trap)
07:27 – Mistake #3: Falling in Love with the Idea of a Person
11:05 – Why That Checklist Might Be Holding You Back
12:17 – Mistake #4: Not Understanding Their View of Partnership
14:46 – What Loyalty, Trust & Conflict Teach You Early On
16:39 – Final Takeaways: Are You Interviewing for Marriage or Settling?
17:59 – A Toast to Healing, Dating Smarter, and Finding Love
This one is for the intentional, the healing, and the hopeful.
Whether you’re dating again after heartbreak or trying to break old patterns, this episode gives you the clarity to move forward with confidence.
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