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Feb 2025
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Am I Actually Ready for a Relationship? ...

Moral Revolution
About this episode

Valentine’s season is here, and if you’re single, you might be wondering: Am I actually ready for a relationship?

In this episode, we’re bringing in the whole Moral Revolution team to dive deep into this question!

We’ll unpack the non-negotiables you need before pursuing a relationship, the biggest signs that you might not be ready yet, and how healing, self-awareness, and God’s timing all play a role in healthy dating.

Plus, we’re tackling listener-submitted questions like:
 Can I date while healing from sexual trauma?
 

What’s a normal level of thinking about my ex before I go on more dates?

Why do I feel so much anxiety about dating, and what can I do about it?

Whether you’re single and unsure, healing from past relationships, or just want to date with wisdom, this conversation is for you!

 BONUS: We created a free quiz called “Am I Actually Ready for a Relationship?”  that will help you figure out where you stand.

Take the quiz here.

Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!
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 Timecodes 
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(0:00) - Intro to the team
(2:31) - Am I Actually Ready for a Relationship?
(3:20) - Relationship Quiz - find it here
(4:40) - Non-Negotiables before you pursue a relationship
(5:01) - Don’t outsource your wholeness to a relationship
(5:41) - How your wounds shape your relationships
(6:29) - God’s timing > your timing
(10:38) - Can I date while healing from sexual trauma?
(20:55) - If someone is dating while healing, what safeguards or wisdom should they have in place?
(24:05) - What’s a normal level of thinking about my ex before I go on more dates?
(29:39) - How long should you wait to date again after a relationship?
(35:51) - How do I deal with bad dating anxiety?
(43:36) - Signs you’re not ready for a relationship
(46:45) - Outro
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You can listen to our the Dealing with Relationship Anxiety podcast conversation with Jay Vallotton here.

Looking for the “Am I Actually Ready for a Relationship?” quiz? Take it here!
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