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The Sabrina Zohar Show

176: Mixed Signals, Friendzones, and Breadcrumbs | In The Trenches

The Sabrina Zohar Show

The Sabrina Zohar Show

Mental Health, Education, Relationships, Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.94.8K Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In this In The Trenches episode, we dig into the psychology of mixed signals, friendzones, breadcrumbing, and almost-relationships. From slow-burn connections that feel safe but confusing to flirty “friends” who keep you close for validation, we break down how to tell the difference between a secure slow build and self-friend-zoning. You’ll learn why some people want your emotional support without offering real intimacy, how to stop filling in the blanks with fantasy, and what mixed messages actually reveal about someone’s intentions.

We also get into situationships with no clarity, avoidant communication, and the ego-hit that keeps you hoping things will change. You’ll learn the markers of genuine interest vs passive connection, how to initiate the conversations that create clarity, and how to stop outsourcing your worth to inconsistency. If you’re stuck in limbo, questioning the dynamic, or tired of reading between the lines, this episode gives you the tools to see the pattern and choose what actually serves you.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:28.0

The Home of Homes.

0:30.1

Hello, hello, hello.

0:32.0

Welcome to another episode of the Sabrina Zohar Show.

0:34.2

My name is Sabrina Zohar, and I am your host.

0:37.0

Welcome back, babes. We're in the

0:38.6

trenches today. And we are going to be talking about all things about going slow, early stages of dating. This is the pain points you guys are having. We got a profile. We're going to audit if we have time. And I really want to meet you guys where you're at. Don't forget to email in the trenches at Sabrinazoher.com. If you want to send in screenshots, your questions, whatever you guys need,

0:55.9

that's why we have the bonus episode to help you guys where you're at. Don't forget to email in the trenches at Sabrinazoa.com. If you want to send in screenshots, your questions, whatever you guys need, that's why we have the bonus episode to help you guys. So without further ado, let's get right the fuck on into it, shall we? Hey, babes. You might notice something a little different about the studio today if you're watching. The pink chairs have officially been retired. And it's bittersweet, my babes. If you've been with me since the beginning, you know that those chairs have met. They're in the house. They're not gone. But I am ready. I'm ready to shed. I am ready for new. I'm ready for the next year. I'm ready to let it go. I realized how much I was holding on to and this narrative that I was creating about things. And I'm going to do,

1:28.2

for next week's episode, I'm going to explain a little bit more on the December 19th episode about my

1:34.8

journey. But I'm really fucking excited for what's to come. And I am so beyond grateful that you guys are

1:39.3

here with me. I don't think thank you says enough of how lovely and incredible this community is and how grateful I am that you're part of it. And so if you're new, welcome. And if you've been here, welcome back. We got some questions. You guys wrote in about going slow and navigating those early stages of dating, which can be really fucking tough. And I'm going to help in the best ways I can. But like I said, I can only do this if you guys send them in. So please don't forget. And don't forget, as always, rate and review the show. Share it with a friend. Please even just leave a heart or a comment on any episode you listen to. That's the only way I grow. And I'm so grateful, guys, if you need ad free, that's available in the link in show notes. Or if you want to join the Healthy Dating and Relations relationship foundation course, that's available right now

2:17.9

where we give you the tools, the step-by-step things that you need in order to go slow and get into a

2:22.8

relationship faster and build a healthy foundation for you and anything moving forward. So check that out

2:28.6

in the link in show notes or at Sabrina Zohar.com. Okay, let's get to it. And guys, as always, you can work one-on-one or ask a question like those things are there, but I really wanted to focus on the Healthy Relationship Foundation course because it's so special and it really gives you the tools that you guys need instead of just trying to figure it out along the way. All right, let's see. Hey, Sabrina. Hi, babes. And mind you, let me preface. First time I'm reading these. I have no idea. Ryan gave me a quick understanding of like,

2:53.5

here are the overarching themes. Hi, babes. And mind you, let me preface. First time I'm reading these. I have no idea. Ryan gave me a quick

2:52.6

understanding of like, here are the overarching themes. I'm, you're getting 100% real right now.

2:58.1

First of all, thank you, truly.

2:59.4

You've become the girlfriend in my pocket who calls me out with love, reminds me to breathing, keeps my anxious brain from hosting its own horror movie at 2 a.m.

3:01.8

I couldn't fucking be prouder than you.

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