287. When a First Date Feels More Friendly Than Flirty (First Date Vibe Check)

287. When a First Date Feels More Friendly Than Flirty (First Date Vibe Check)

August 7, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

In this episode, Talia Koren discusses first date experiences with guest Savannah, focusing on the dynamics of feeling safe and curious rather than pressured to be romantic.

This is the first episode of a new series called First Date Vibe Check , where I bring on listeners who are actively dating to walk through a recent first date with me - how they met, how the date got planned, what actually happened, and how they felt afterward. First up is Savannah, a 30-year-old middle school teacher in California who's had a wild six months, including discovering the boyfriend she'd been dating for three months had a wife. We're discussing everything from why speed dating rebuilt her dating confidence to sending the first message when nobody reaches out to the exact moment a good first date starts to get awkward. Savannah also shares the shift that took the pressure off her first dates: you don't need to feel romantic feelings on date one; you just need to feel safe and curious. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Want to break down a first date with me on the pod? Apply here . Get the Date Tracker app so you can do your own vibe checks! THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS 💗 Bellesa: EVERYONE gets a free Rose suction toy with EVERY single order! bboutique.co/vibe/datingintentionally-pod 😎 Zenni : Get 15% off your first order and free shipping on orders over $65 🛏️ Boll &amp…

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Host: Talia Koren

Guest: Savannah

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