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The Love Psychologist


Apr 4, 2021

This podcast episode is about whether you should settle while dating and looking for a mate.  It covers:

-What is settling?  What does it mean to you?

-What are the PROS and CONS of settling?

-Are you choosing to settle out of love or fear?

-What is your relationship intention?

-Do you know your essentials and dealbreakers?

-Are there internal psychological reasons you won't commit?

-You attract someone at your level of consciousness

-Why you shouldn't look for someone to complete you 

-Can you make peace with your choice and make it work?

-Do your values, lifestyle, and visions match?

-There are 5 unresolvable issues in most marriages

-Are you being a perfectionist?  Are your expectations reasonable?

-Have you discussed differences and how to address them?

-How to be open to new types of partners and possibilities and try them on

Dr. Paulette Sherman is available for dating coaching by phone or Skype.  You can email her on her contact page on her website here

Relevant books mentioned are:

Dr. Paulette Sherman's book, 'Dating from the Inside Out' available here

'Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr. Good Enough' by Lori Gottlieb, available here