We all hope to feel something special on that first date, but true love takes time, and so does trust. Damona debunks The Chemistry Myth and The Soulmate Myth while offering real solutions to today’s dating troubles. Based on themes from her new book, F The Fairy Tale, this episode highlights The Goals Pillar and The Values Pillar in a conversation between Damona and love and relationship experts, Carol Allen & Katherine Woodward, in one of the top panels from the F the Fairy Tale Forum last year. Be sure to follow Carol on Instagram @CarolAllenAstrologer and get a special discount on her annual personal success calendar at DamonaHoffman.com/mycalendar And, be sure to follow Katherine on Instagram @KatherineWoodwardThomas and check out her work at KatherineWoodwardThomas.com Get Damona’s bestselling book “F the Fairy Tale” in ebook, audiobook, and hardcover everywhere books are sold (FtheFairyTaleBook.com) This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get convenient, online therapy with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DATESANDMATES today to get 10% off your first month. TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) Introduction to the Episode  (00:01:07) Transition to Communication and Trust  (00:02:04) The Chemistry Myth  (00:03:05) Introducing Guests Katherine and Carol  (00:03:56) Insights on Communication  (00:06:45) Astrological Compatibility Discussion  (00:10:10) Understanding Relationship Dynamics  (00:14:23) Scarcity Mindset in Dating  (00:18:08) Listener Questions and Support  (00:19:13) Dating Fatigue at 26  (00:20:10) Late Bloomers in Love  (00:22:19) Faith and Trust in Dating  (00:24:09) Top Dealbreakers in Relationships  (00:25:42) Self-Reflection in Relationships  (00:27:54) Abundant Mindset Tips  (00:29:31) From Wallflower to Proficient Dater  (00:30:12) Strategic Dating Approach  (00:32:27) Promoting Personal Success Calendars  (00:33:20) Book Reviews and Community Engagement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices