In today’s episode, I’m getting real about dating apps like Hinge, Bumble, and all those owned by Match Group. These apps have completely changed the way we meet people, but let’s be honest—they're in the business of keeping you single.

We’ll talk about why putting all your faith in these apps can leave you feeling frustrated and why they're designed to keep you paying, not finding love. And yes, even though your cousin might’ve met her husband on one, that doesn’t mean it's your only option.

I’ll also be sharing the #1 way to make dating apps actually work for you. If you’re over the endless swipe cycle and want to date with more intention, you’re in the right place!

Key Takeaways:

• Dating apps are more interested in your money than your love life.
• They make billions by keeping users single and engaged (and frustrated!).
• Success stories from apps? Great marketing, but not the full picture.
• Almost half of dating app users are already in relationships—yikes!
• How to stop relying only on apps and diversify your dating strategy.
• What you need to shift in your mindset to get better matches and dates.
• Stop treating dating like a numbers game and start dating with clarity and purpose.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Match Group (owners of Match.com, Plenty of Fish, OkCupid, and more) made $3.36 billion last year.
• Bumble made $900 million in 2022.
• Stats alert: 42% of people on dating apps are already in a relationship (I know, wild!).
• My personal experience with dating apps trying to make me pay for more features...and why it's all a game.

Next Week’s Episode:

Next week, we’re diving into the difference between having high standards and unrealistic expectations in dating. Wondering if your standards are too high or if you’re being too picky? We’re breaking it all down, so don’t miss it!

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In today's episode, we dive into one of the most confusing aspects of dating: the difference between unrealistic expectations and high standards. If you're a high-achieving woman who's been told you’re too picky or have unrealistic expectations, this episode is for you.

Key Topics:

- How unrealistic expectations can act as emotional walls in relationships

- Why we sometimes expect our partner to fill parental emotional gaps—and why that’s not fair

- The crucial difference between having high standards and controlling expectations

- How to set healthy boundaries while maintaining space for both partners to grow

- Why lowering your standards will never lead to the fulfilling partnership you want

Highlights:

- Unrealistic expectations are about control, while high standards are about respect and shared values.

- You should be the center of your own universe, and your partner should be a part of it, not the entire focus.

- Many high-performing women set unrealistic expectations for themselves, which translates into unrealistic expectations in their relationships.

- At the end of the day, your standards reflect how much you respect yourself. Lowering them means you’re doubting your worth.

Next week, we’ll tackle what it means to be a placeholder in a relationship and why accepting less than you deserve keeps you from finding real love. Subscribe so you don’t miss it!

Get Your Personalized Dating Audit:

Sick of wasting time on dating apps and want a clear, personalized roadmap to finding the right person for you? Let me help you! Book your personalized dating audit at coachima.com/audit

Send in your dating & relationship Qs to ⁠⁠advice@coachima.com⁠⁠

Support content creators! Please ⁠⁠⁠⁠donate⁠⁠⁠⁠ here 👉🏾 https://ko-fi.com/coachima

Let's be friends!

Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 👉🏾 https://www.instagram.com/relationship_coachima/

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