Early dating can feel magical, but it’s not always a reliable preview of what a relationship will actually be like. Sometimes, emotional availability in the early stages looks like hesitation or caution. And sometimes emotional unavailability looks like fireworks, intense chemistry, amazing dates, and big talk about the future. Which means it’s surprisingly hard to tell early on: Is this genuine interest… or love bombing?
That’s also why advice like “The right person will never put themselves in a position to lose you” can be misleading in early dating. So what green flags can you actually trust in those early stages? In this episode, I break down the subtle signs that someone is truly emotionally available, and how to tell the difference between real interest and something that only feels exciting in the moment.
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