The Minimalists speak with clinical psychologist Orion Taraban about minimizing dating clutter to form more meaningful intimate relationships. Discussed in this episode: Intro (00:00) Any advice for dating again after the end of a long relationship? (2:08) How do I avoid carrying past baggage into future relationships? (15:32) Why does Dr. Taraban encourage his clients not to date? (26:49) Does hookup culture make it harder to meet people who want a genuine connection? (35:03) Do dating apps make it harder to commit to a relationship? (38:41) How do I decide whether it’s time to move on from a difficult relationship? (40:43) Are great relationships effortless, or do they take work to maintain? (46:39) How can you tell whether a date will be worthwhile or a waste of time? (52:35) Listener tip: How to minimize while unpacking after a trip. (56:40) Listen to the full Maximal Episode on Patreon: https://patreon.com/theminimalists Detailed show notes: https://minimalists.com/podcast Free Minimalist Rulebook: https://minimalists.com/rulebook Recorded at Earthing Studios. FOLLOW THE MINIMALISTS Instagram: https://instagram.com/theminimalists TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theminimalists X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theminimalists Facebook: https://facebook.com/theminimalists YouTube: https://youtube.com/theminimalists Threads: https://threads.net/@theminimalists Apple Podcasts: https://applepodcasts.com/theminimalists Blog: https://theminimalists.com #TheMinimalists