⚡️ Sparks flying and magic in the air? Or just the sound of yet another dating myth fizzling out? ?? Join Heather and best-selling author and certified dating coach Damona Hoffman as they smash the old fairy tale narratives and construct a love story that's truly your own on 'Ask A Sex Therapist.' This episode isn't about finding Prince Charming but finding real connections in a world full of 'happily ever after' expectations. ? Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a hopeful realist, you won't want to miss the truths unpacked here. ?Listeners will discover:? The myth of instant chemistry and the importance of personal growth in relationships.?️ How to inspire authentic connections beyond text messages (hint: try audio messages!)? The four pillars essential for a relationship and how to apply them practically.? Turning the 'ick' of dating blunders into a path of self-discovery.? Embracing the realism over romance for a meaningful and fulfilling partnership.Get insightful timestamps:- The allure of Valentine's Day and everyday love [00:01:16]- Demystifying the 'perfect' partner and unrealistic expectations [00:02:44]- Is romance lost when we say 'F the fairy tale'? [00:04:19]- The importance of staying in the moment [00:06:30]- Damona's refreshing approach to 'the list' [00:08:40]- The love/hate relationship with dating height requirements [00:09:57]And much more, all within the transformative heart-to-heart between Heather and Damona Hoffman!Ready for a love revolution? Listen now, and let's rewrite the dating rules together. Check out the episode on 'Ask A Sex Therapist' where real talk meets real love. ??GET THE INTIMACY AUDIT FREE MINI COURSEhttps://heather-shannon.mykajabi.com/intimacyauditCURIOUS ABOUT WORKING WITH HEATHER AS A COACH?Request a free Ignite Your Intimacy Breakthrough Session (Limit 3 per week, so book now!)FOLLOW THE SHOW (so you won’t miss a juicy detail AND this helps more people discover Ask A Sex Therapist!)https://podfollow.com/askasextherapistLEARN MORE ABOUT HEATHER AND HER SERVICEShttps://HeatherShannon.coYOUTUBE VIDEO VERSION OF PODCAST & MOREHeather’s YouTube - Check out the video version of this podcast & more!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacyPodtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp