How to Navigate the 7 Levels of Dating with Eden Heath

Single Sounds

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Katie is kicking off her exciting "How To" December series with very special LGBTQ+ dating expert guest Eden Heath, host of Queer Love Stories. Eden shares his insightful 7 levels of dating, from casual dating and sex, through milestones like exclusivity and meeting friends and family, to eventually getting the coveted official partner status. They discuss the differences in dating by location, the importance of positive representation for LGBTQ+ love stories and relationships, dealing with breakups and introducing partners to friends and family. Eden also shares his best dating advice - throw yourself into love feet first, and you don't need someone else to do the things you want to do.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• There are 7 levels of dating - from casual to committed to official relationship status.
• Smaller cities like Manchester have big LGBTQ+ scenes so offer wider dating options.
• Seeing positive portrayals of LGBTQ+ love helps people believe love is possible for them.
• Accept that getting your heart broken will happen but you will come out stronger.
• Don't wait to follow your dreams - do things solo until you meet someone compatible.
• Take opportunities the universe gives you - you have to open yourself up.
• Heartbreak leads to growth which makes you a better partner for the next relationship.

BEST MOMENTS

"I never thought that love was possible for me. We never saw it because we never saw it in the media."

"Don't be afraid to get your heart broken - you're gonna get hurt but it's worth it."

"Just book the plane ticket, go see the film, have the coffee, read the book - don't wait."

"There are always opportunities facing you every day - whether in love, work or money."

"You level up your choices of who you're looking for because of what you've learned."

ABOUT THE GUEST

Eden Heath is an LGBTQ+ dating expert, podcast host and lifelong hopeless romantic. As the driving force behind the "Queer Love Stories" podcast, Eden embraces the role of a storyteller, creating a space to explore the intricacies of love – from heartwarming romances to the nurturing bonds of friendship, family ties, and the transformative power of self-love. Through his captivating conversations, he encourages listeners to find inspiration, connection, and hope within the diverse tales of love he shares.

Follow Eden and Queer Love Stories on Instagram.

Queer Love Stories is a podcast which gives members of the LGBTQ+ community the opportunity to share positive love stories to inspire others. All stories may contain a struggle but fundamentally have an overarching feeling of positivity which will show it's possible to make successful, lasting and deep connections within the LGBTQ+ community.

Listen here: https://linktr.ee/itsedenheath

ABOUT THE HOST

Katie McNamara - London.

I started Single Sounds to create a new fun method of dating as I felt that there is now little variety with how to meet people. I absolutely love podcasts and believe in the strong sense of self you can get from them so I thought it was perfect for a dating medium.

As I like to say this podcast is for people who have too much personality for a dating app.

CONTACT METHOD -

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/singlesounds

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