Is Settling in Dating Really a Bad Thing?

Beth Gulotta welcomes guest Evan Marc Katz, a dating coach and author, to discuss the evolution of dating and relationships. Evan shares his personal journey from online dating to becoming a dating coach, highlighting the shift from traditional dating sites to the gamification of dating apps. He advocates for online dating as a tool to create opportunities but criticizes the superficiality of app-based dating. Evan’s love story illustrates the importance of being open to unexpected partners and not limiting oneself with preconceived notions. The two also address the pressures women face regarding age and fertility in the dating scene. Evan offers a free report for listeners and emphasizes the value of character and emotional connection over superficial criteria in finding a partner.  Quotes: Evan Marc Katz, "Compromise doesn't equal settling; you compromise your way into happiness, you settle your way into misery." Evan Marc Katz, "Settling is being in a relationship where you can't let down your guard, where you can't trust, where you don't know where you stand." Evan Marc Katz, "Don't change; change your choice of men. Be you, embrace you, all the good, all the bad." Evan Marc Katz, "The last thing you want is a guy who's unpredictable based on his moods and whims and his character." Beth Gulotta, "When you're in a securely attached relationship, you just move into the world differently." Evan Marc Katz, "Vulnerability can be weakness if you go on a first date and you're like 'I'm so desperate to find a man to impregnate me,' but being the 'I've got it all together' is not going to be effective either." Evan Marc Katz, "At the end of the day, I can't change men, I can't change dating sites, I can't change your age. How are you going to adapt to the reality of this situation?" Evan Marc Katz, "When the perception of 'Hey, all the guys that I want are now looking for me between 27 and 33' shifts to 'I've gotten to the other side of it, advanced maternal age,' the quality and quantity seems to have dropped." Evan Marc Katz, "You're putting your life on hold for a really long time to have a biological kid and taking on the hardest job in the world to be a working single mother. Very hard. So I always encourage people to put their love life first." Key Points Evolution of dating Settling versus compromising Prioritizing feelings and comfort in relationships Being open to different types of people Challenges and frustrations in the dating world Male perspective on dating and relationships Taking charge of love lives Misconceptions about men in dating Pressure of time, age, and the biological clock for women Resources and insights for navigating modern dating Resources Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify   Follow Evan Marc Katz:  Instagram: @realevanmarckatz TikTok: @realevanmarckatz Facebook: @evanmarckatzfan Twitter: @evanmarckatz Love U Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-love-u-podcast-with-evan-marc-katz/id1091310056  Special link for your listeners: http://www.evanmarckatz.com/quiet  GO SUBSCRIBE on All Streaming Platforms!!