Dating in 2026 requires emotional intelligence, consistency, and intention, not confusion, entitlement, or performative healing. In this episode of the Handle Her With Care Podcast, host April Marie breaks down the Dating Faux Pas for 2026 with guest Tavia Wooley, the immediate icks that are no longer being overlooked and balances them with the green flags that actually matter.
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We’re talking about: ✨ Inconsistent communication disguised as “being busy” ✨ Performative healing language with no real accountability ✨ Emotional immaturity and lack of emotional vocabulary ✨ Low-effort dating and entitlement to access ✨ Oversharing trauma too soon vs. healthy vulnerability
And just as important we get into:
💚 Non-sexual turn-ons for dating in 2026 💚 Emotional consistency and clear communication 💚 Respect for boundaries without pushback 💚 Intentional dating and safe, calm energy
This episode also includes real-time reactions to current dating culture and viral relationship content, offering grounded insight instead of social media confusion.
If dating has felt overwhelming, exhausting, or misaligned lately this conversation will help you recalibrate and date from a place of self-respect, clarity, and care.
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