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272: Dating Burnout: Why You’re Drained by Dating (And How to Stop Wasting Energy on Mixed Signals) with John DeOca
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Dating today can feel like a full-time job. One minute you're excited about a new connection, and the next you're analyzing texts, questioning mixed signals, and wondering why something that should feel simple suddenly feels so complicated.
On this episode, we talk with Dr. John DeOca — psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who helps people make sense of how we connect, communicate, and date in today's world. Through his work, he brings clarity to the confusion so many people experience in modern dating.
We explore why dating feels harder than ever, how overthinking quietly drains our energy, and why the strongest relationships often begin with a stronger connection to ourselves rather than a stronger pursuit of someone else.
Episode Resources
✨ Take the Love Blocks Quiz — uncover the hidden relationship patterns that may be keeping you stuck in confusion, mixed signals, and unhealthy dating dynamics.
✨ Download John's free PDF — practical insights to help you navigate modern dating with more clarity, confidence, and self-awareness.
In this episode, we explore:
✨ How modern dating has changed and why it feels more overwhelming today
✨ The difference between healthy connection and unhealthy attachment
✨ Why ambiguity and mixed signals have become so common
✨ How overthinking steals energy from genuine connection
✨ What it means to stay open to love without losing yourself in the process
✨ Why knowing yourself is one of the most important dating skills you can develop
If you've been feeling exhausted by dating, confused by mixed signals, or wondering whether you're doing something wrong, this conversation will help you approach dating with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
Connect with John
📸 Instagram: @dr__johndeoca
🌐 Website: www.therelationshipprescriber.com
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