In this episode, Keresse Thompson discusses anxiety and realistic expectations in dating and relationships. She addresses the challenges of navigating the dating process, managing anxiety, and understanding oneself. Thompson emphasizes the importance of identifying needs and boundaries, managing expectations, and effective communication. She also explores topics such as dealing with rejection, online dating, balancing independence and partnership, recognizing red flags and deal breakers, embracing imperfections, and prioritizing compatibility over chemistry.Keywordsanxiety, dating, relationships, realistic expectations, managing expectations, communication, rejection, online dating, independence, partnership, red flags, deal breakers, imperfections, compatibility, chemistryTakeawaysUnderstanding oneself and identifying needs and boundaries is crucial in the dating process.Managing expectations and being flexible can lead to more successful dating experiences.Effective communication is key in building healthy relationships.Dealing with rejection is a normal part of dating and should be seen as redirection.Online dating can be challenging and requires patience and perseverance.Balancing independence and partnership is important for maintaining a sense of self in relationships.Recognizing red flags and deal breakers is essential for avoiding unhealthy relationships.Embracing imperfections and prioritizing compatibility over chemistry can lead to more fulfilling relationships.TitlesChallenges and Tips for Online DatingRecognizing Red Flags and Deal BreakersSound Bites"Understanding yourself is going to help you when you're going through the dating process.""Managing expectations, I think, is going to be something that is going to be difficult for a lot of people.""Communication is so, so important when it comes to dating."Chapters00:00Introduction: Anxiety and Realistic Expectations in Dating and Relationships05:13Managing Expectations and Being Flexible09:54Effective Communication in Dating and Relationships16:39Balancing Independence and Partnership in RelationshipsIf you like this podcast please leave me a review and rate!For more info on my services such as Tarot readings, Coaching or Therapy please visit my website at www.therapeutichealingbyreese.comFollow me on Instagram!https://instagram.com/_keresse_?utm_medium=copy_linkFollow me on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/TherapeuticHealingByReese/