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May 2021
46m 21s

First date jitters & catfish stories

KATY BELLOTTE
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We all experience nerves and anxiety when dating. But why? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I examine the psychology behind first date jitters and our need to be liked. // Follow me on IG: instagram.com/katybellotte // Sources: How To Unlearn Your Need To Be Liked | The Shine App Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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