Finding Love Again After Loss, Divorce, or Long-Term Relationships with Bela Gandhi (Ep. 86)
Starting over after a major relationship ends can feel overwhelming. Questions, doubts, and old patterns often surface just when you are trying to move forward.
In this episode, Nicole Romito speaks with Bela Gandhi, Founder of Smart Dating Academy, about how to reenter the dating scene after divorce, widowhood, or a long-term breakup. They explore the emotions that surface, why chemistry can be misleading, and how to identify unhealthy patterns. Bela shares practical ways to slow down, fix your “picker,” and focus on green flags that lead to lasting compatibility.
Key takeaways:
- The common emotions people face after loss, divorce, or ending a long-term relationship
- Why chemistry and butterflies can signal anxiety rather than compatibility
- How to recognize and break unhealthy dating patterns rooted in familiarity
- The three main ways to meet people today, apps, real life, and trusted networks
- Why slowing down and redefining green flags can change your dating outcomes
- And more!
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About Our Guest:
Bela Gandhi is a renowned dating/relationship expert, founder of Smart Dating Academy and a weekly media correspondent. She is the dating expert on Good Morning America (GMA), and has been the expert on the Steve Harvey Show, Kelly Clarkson Show, the TODAY Show, ABC, NBC, Fox, CNN, WGN, WSJ Marketplace, BBC, Essence, MORE, Glamour, JET, Redbook, Men’s Health and more.
Smart Dating Academy is one of the nation’s top date coaching firms – often called the “Harvard Business School of Dating.” Her renowned process to find love has resulted in zero divorces in 15 years. Our coaching program is results-oriented and fun – which helps you to clarify who is right for you, stop old dating patterns, and use technology the RIGHT way. You become positive and enthusiastic about dating / relationships again! Our clients receive personalized dating plans, and essential training in how to meet high caliber singles, personal style, conversation, and online success.
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