EPISODE #11 - "COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY IN THE EARLY STAGES OF DATING" FT. DR JAMES B STEIN

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. James B. Stein, a communications professor at Utah Tech University, who specializes in relationship studies. We discuss how understanding key communication principles that impact success in early dating, like nonverbal cues, vocalics, and body language. Dr. Stein shares practical tools for becoming more aware of these subtle signals and explains how they impact connection and trust. We also dive into common communication pitfalls in early dating, such as ghosting, over-texting, and setting expectations too quickly or too late. Dr. Stein offers thoughtful advice on how to avoid these traps and create healthier, more intentional communication habits that support authentic connection from the start.