Do You Need or Want a Partner

About this episode

Christine Baumgartner and Barry Selby discuss the difference between needing a partner and wanting a partner in relationships.

💬 Do You “Need” or “Want” a Partner? — Join Christine Baumgartner and Barry Selby, Dating Experts, on Let’s Talk Dating as they explore one of the most important mindset shifts in relationships. In this insightful episode, they discuss the difference between needing a partner to feel complete versus wanting a partner to enhance an already fulfilling life. Discover how this distinction impacts your dating choices, emotional health, and relationship success. Learn how to build confidence, cultivate independence, and create healthier, more balanced connections rooted in desire—not dependency. www.NEWStreamingNetwork.com Christine Baumgartner Dating and Relationship Coach https://theperfectcatch.com/ Barry Selby Dating & Relationship Coach, Speaker, Bestselling Author, Expert Facilitator https://www.barryselby.com/ Let's Talk Dating YouTube Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM8TxiTYtwl3i_AtUsnOXqPlI2kfg4U-9 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-dating--4410555/support .

People in this episode

Host: Christine Baumgartner

Guest: Barry Selby

Topics covered

• relationships
• dating
• emotional health
• independence
• mindset shifts
• confidence
• connection

Keywords

• dating
• relationships
• emotional health
• confidence
• independence
• mindset
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WGSN-DB Going Solo Network, NEWStreamingNetwork.com, theperfectcatch.com, barryselby.com, Let's Talk Dating YouTube Playlist, Spreaker

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