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Dating Intentionally

227. Dating When You've Never Been In A Relationship w/ Allora Dannon

Dating Intentionally

Talia Koren

Education, Relationships, Society & Culture, Self-improvement

4.7596 Ratings

🗓️ 9 January 2026

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I'm chatting with Allora Dannon, who went on her first date ever at 32. She's now engaged, and we're discussing everything from how to bring up your lack of experience on a date to navigating physical intimacy when it's all brand new to grieving the timeline you thought you'd have while still moving forward. Whether you're a late bloomer yourself or you want to better support someone who is, this conversation is packed with encouragement and practical advice for anyone who's ever felt "behind." At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma about whether inconsistent texting is a real dealbreaker or a sign of self-sabotage.


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1:34.4

Welcome back to dating intentionally.

1:35.4

I'm Talia.

1:40.2

I'm sharing no-nonsense advice for navigating dating and relationships with confidence and ease,

1:42.8

whether you've been dating for a while or you're just starting out.

1:44.5

I believe dating can be fun.

1:51.4

And I am so excited about today's guest, Alora Dannen. One of my listeners sent me her profile,

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