If dating were like baking your favorite, most elaborate dessert, you'd gather all the special ingredients with care, mix them with intention, and wait patiently as it bakes, filling the room with the most delightful aroma. That's intentional intimacy. It's about taking the time to truly know and connect with someone, creating a bond that's as rich and satisfying as that perfect bite of dessert.  Then there's the grab-and-go snack version of dating. Sure, it's quick and can satisfy a craving, but it lacks the depth, the flavors, and the warmth of something made with intention. Casual encounters might seem easier at times, but they miss out on the layers of connection and the warmth that comes from truly understanding someone. Intentional intimacy is like that dessert that takes all afternoon to make—it's about the journey, the anticipation, and the joy of finally sharing it. It's about finding someone who's worth the wait, whose layers you want to explore slowly, savoring every new discovery along the way.  So, what are you baking into your love life? Quick snacks or something deeply satisfying? Here's to choosing recipes that fill us with warmth, joy, and maybe a sprinkle of love.  Thanks for listening to the lovelab podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and share it with a friend! For more, visit thelovelab.co Sign up for our Swipe To Life Dating Course HERE Let be friends! Follow us on Instagram @thisislovelab ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Lindsay Taylor Lindsay is the co-founder of lovelab and a distinctive life coach and therapist with more than 14 years of experience, focused on helping clients overcome blocks to achieve authenticity and fulfillment. Her coaching spans topics like relationship conflicts, self-confidence, career dissatisfaction, and work-life balance, aiming for quick, impactful transformation for motivated clients. She’s passionate about helping women find alignment with their true selves so that they can build healthier relationships. Ashley Robyn Ashley is the co-founder of lovelab, founder of the encouraging online community Love Everywhere, and author of Maybe We’re All Diamonds. She’s passionate about helping people set healthy boundaries, leave toxic relationships behind, find their vo...