Queer dating coach Ariella Serur is on a mission to disrupt traditional dating advice. Why? Because online dating should be exciting, not exhausting. In addition to being a dating coach, Ariella is currently receiving a Graduate Advanced Certificate from Columbia University’s School of Psychology in Sexuality, Women, and Gender with a concentration in LGBTQ Issues. Today, she’s here to talk about how queer daters can courageously navigate the dating landscape without feeling overwhelmed.
SHOW NOTES:
How Ariella arrived at her mission [01:27]
Queer is an umbrella term [03:55]
Get clear on your values [08:53]
Understanding yourself is key [10:31]
There is no timeline on coming out [12:57]
Don’t get “stuck in the chat” [21:00]
Opening difficult conversations [28:34]
Challenging bias and microaggressions [38:21]
Dating apps and inclusivity [40:53]
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