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Sep 2024
12m 26s

(Rewind): Should You REALLY Call Them Be...

MATTHEW HUSSEY
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It’s strange how we often feel more comfortable with the idea of going on a date with a stranger than talking on the phone. 

But isn’t it a good idea? Shouldn’t we test how they are on the phone before we meet in person? In this clip, we answer a question from someone who feels that men get scared off when she suggests a phone call, and give some practical tips for how to build more comfort before the first date.

 

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