If you keep finding yourself attracted to people who are emotionally unavailable, inconsistent, or simply not ready for the kind of relationship you want—this episode may change the way you date.

Welcome back to The Dare To Date Me Podcast, where hosts Marla and Max bring honest conversations, real-world dating insight, and just the right amount of boldness to help you date with more confidence, clarity, and intention.

Today, we’re diving into part two of our conversation with Angus Scott and Mayan Tran, the founders of Your Epic Love. In this episode, we go deeper into the idea of Dating by Design—but what does that actually mean? Is it about creating a checklist? Being more selective? Trusting your gut? Or is it about becoming aware of the patterns running beneath the surface that may be choosing your partners before you consciously do?

Angus and Mayan help us unpack the unconscious dating patterns that can keep us circling the same painful relationships: pursuing people who are unavailable, mistaking chemistry for compatibility, overlooking red flags because the connection feels familiar, or accepting less than we truly want because we are afraid of ending up alone.

This is not about blaming yourself for your dating history. It is about recognizing the stories, beliefs, and emotional habits that may be influencing your choices—and learning how to make different ones. We also get practical.

You’ll hear a few powerful early-date questions that can help you move beyond surface-level banter and identify real alignment: alignment in values, communication, emotional availability, relationship goals, and what someone is genuinely prepared to build.

So, if you are ready to stop dating on autopilot, break free from the unavailable-partner cycle, and start choosing love with intention, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it—welcome to The Dare To Date Me Podcast.