<p>What happens when a <strong>blind date turns into an entire week together</strong>?</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Dating Counselor Podcast</em>, I share a deeply personal dating story that still shapes how I approach modern dating today via a <strong>week-long blind date</strong> that taught me powerful lessons about <strong>chemistry, attachment, pacing, and discernment</strong>.</p><p>Joining me for this conversation is my <strong>husband, Mark Harmon</strong>, as we reflect on this experience through both a personal and professional lens. Together, we unpack what was happening emotionally at the time, what I didn’t yet understand about dating dynamics, and what I now teach singles as a licensed therapist and dating coach.</p><p>This episode blends <strong>real-life dating experience with evidence-based insight</strong>, making it especially helpful if you’ve ever felt:</p><ul><li><p>Afraid of being “too much” or asking for clarity</p></li><li><p>Stuck wondering why dating keeps feeling emotionally exhausting</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Practical dating advice you can apply immediately</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Dating intentionally and wanting a healthy relationship</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Struggling with dating anxiety or overthinking</p></li><li><p>Navigating dating within religious or cultural expectations</p></li></ul><p>You’ll also walk away with <strong>reflection questions</strong> to help you evaluate your own dating patterns and make decisions from clarity rather than pressure.</p><p>Whether you’re single, dating, or healing from past experiences, this episode is a reminder that <strong>dating mistakes aren’t failures, they’re data</strong>. Growth comes from reflection, not perfection.</p><p>🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone navigating modern dating.</p>