9 Powerful Reminders When You’re Single & Dating

Being single isn’t a problem, it’s an opportunity.

James Michael Sama
7 min readAug 12, 2024

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“I just want to skip the dating part and go right to the phase where we’re comfortable on the couch together.”

This is what someone I’m coaching said to me on one of our recent calls.

Relatable? Yes. Realistic? Eh, not really.

For anyone single and dating in 2024 (going into 2025…crikey!), though, you probably feel this in your soul. Dating can be a tedious and exhausting task, and complaints about it are one of the main things I hear from men and women alike.

“It’s so hard to find the right person.”

“Nobody is serious about commitment.”

“Do men ever actually GROW UP?”

The challenge put forth by these statements is that they psych you out. You begin to really believe them, and your experiences reinforce them over time.

A vicious cycle.

What if, though, you decided to take control of how you approached dating and decided to see it as an opportunity rather than a burden?

Here are 9 shifts in mindset you can implement today to enhance the experience for…

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James Michael Sama

I help you evolve into the ultimate version of yourself. Life & Executive Coach. Multi #1 writer. Trusted by: CNN, CNBC, NY Post, CBS, more. Say hi! @JamesMSama