Episode 187: The New Rules of Dating and Negotiation: How to Get What You Deserve in Love and Relationships
Episode 187: The New Rules of Dating and Negotiation: How to Get What You Deserve in Love and Relationships
Dating Is Negotiation: How to Get What You Deserve in Love
What if finding love wasn’t about luck, timing, or swiping harder… but about learning how to negotiate for what truly matters?
In this powerful episode of the Smart Dating Academy Podcast, I sit down with employment attorney, negotiation expert, and author Kristen Prinz to unpack one of the most overlooked dating skills: negotiation in relationships.
Because whether you’re dating after divorce, navigating high-value dating, or trying to find love again as a busy professional, one truth remains:
The people who build healthy relationships are the ones who know how to ask for what they need.
And even more importantly… they know the difference between a want and a non-negotiable need.
Why Negotiation Is the Missing Piece in Modern Dating
Most high-achieving women and men I work with are incredibly successful in their careers… but when it comes to dating, they often:
Overcompromise
Avoid difficult conversations
Settle for less than they deserve
Or struggle with emotional availability in partners
Kristen breaks down how negotiation is not about conflict… it’s about clarity, self-worth, and alignment.
And when you apply these principles to dating, everything changes.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How to Define Your Needs vs. Wants in Dating
Why most people confuse attraction with compatibility
The difference between chemistry and long-term alignment
How to identify your true relationship non-negotiables
The New Rules of Negotiation in Relationships
Why traditional negotiation advice doesn’t work in love
How to advocate for yourself without pushing people away
The mindset shift that leads to healthier, more balanced relationships
Dating Tips for High-Achieving Professionals
How to stop over-giving and start receiving
Why emotional availability is the ultimate deal-breaker
How to date with confidence after divorce or heartbreak
How to Get What You Deserve Without Settling
Why “winning” in dating isn’t about control
How to create win-win dynamics in relationships
The secret to building mutual respect from the very beginning
The Truth About Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships are not built on guessing, hoping, or people-pleasing.
They’re built on:
Clear communication
Emotional intelligence
Self-awareness
And yes… negotiation
When you know how to express your needs and stand in your worth, you naturally attract partners who meet you there.
If You’re Ready to Find Love Again
Whether you're dating after divorce, feeling burned out by modern dating, or simply ready for a higher standard of love, this episode will give you a completely new lens.
Because the goal isn’t just to find someone.
It’s to build a relationship where both people feel seen, valued, and fulfilled.
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Pre-order Kristen's book: https://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Negotiation-Shift-Matters/dp/1399832409/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SXXhMeK-iH4yKHrx_BoWxw.GzA2czqZss9itoPteaBJUF-CXW1VNg3gyaz0ttWipI0
