Dating advice, relationship patterns, emotional availability: Expert Laura Forbes reveals why you're attracting the wrong people and how to break free from destructive dating cycles. In this candid conversation, we explore the dramatic shifts in dating culture over the past four years. From attachment styles to emotional availability, we unpack why so many people feel disenchanted with modern dating.

Laura explains how social media algorithms create echo chambers that reinforce negative views about relationships, and reveals why chemistry isn't always a reliable indicator of compatibility. We discuss why being emotionally available matters more than ever, how to recognise patterns in your dating life, and practical strategies for attracting healthier relationships.

Whether you're currently dating or taking a break, this episode offers valuable insights on creating authentic connections in today's challenging dating landscape.

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0:00 - Introduction and welcome

2:00 - Dating disenchantment in recent years

6:30 - How social media affects dating perceptions

12:30 - Gender dynamics and masculine/feminine energy

19:30 - Chemistry vs. connection: The "falling in lust" trap

26:00 - Why we attract the same type of people

34:00 - Vulnerability and pacing in relationships

41:00 - Emotional availability: Buzzword or breakthrough?

47:30 - The "Be, Do, Have" formula for relationship success

52:30 - Modern dating deal-breakers: More rigid or flexible?

57:00 - Using intuition to spot genuine partners