Dating with Intent Isn’t Just a Decision - It’s a Skill You Build
Have you ever tried running 5 kilometers without any practice?
Or walked into the kitchen to cook a meal without having the ingredients?
Ever picked up a new skill and mastered it without any learning curve?
Probably not. Because we know anything worth doing whether it's fitness, cooking, or upskilling takes time, practice, and intention.
Now let’s talk about dating with intent.
We sign up on an app or a service. We tell family and friends that we’re ready to find someone. And we start the search.
But… pause for a second.
Do you really know what you are seeking?
Think of it this way would you walk into a job without skilling yourself for it? Unlikely. Your career is a significant milestone, and so, you prepare. You plan.
We’d argue that finding your person is an even more important milestone. Because when you’re with the right person, everything else in life has a way of becoming more joyful, more manageable a breeze.
Yet many approach dating casually. As if signing up is enough. As if telling friends is preparation.
It’s not.
So how do you truly date with intent? How do you set yourself up to meet someone who aligns with your values, dreams, and daily life?
Here’s where to begin - this process can take 6 hours or even 6 days, but it’s worth every minute:
1. Start with Inner Reflection
Get honest about your strengths and weaknesses. What do you bring to a relationship? What needs growth? Own both and commit to evolving.
2. Create Your Must-Haves List
Think of this as your non-negotiables. Limit this to 3, maximum 4, values or traits that matter deeply. The key here isn’t a wish list it’s clarity.
That’s it.
When you approach dating with just these two mindsets self-awareness and clarity you’ll reduce emotional fatigue, avoid mismatched connections, and spot alignment faster.
You’re not just dating for fun anymore.
You’re dating with intention. And that changes everything.
Need guidance on creating your must-have / non negotiable list - book time with us.
