Olympia Discussion: Dating While Being Yourself

Welcome to this week’s women’s circle! Tonight, we’ll focus on connection and self-discovery. We’ll begin with a fun icebreaker to set the tone and get to know one another better. From there, we’ll explore the evening’s topic, 'Dating While Being Yourself: Dating, Discernment & The Delusion Detox,' through open discussion, sharing our thoughts, and reflecting on personal experiences. This gathering is a space to connect, grow, and be inspired by one another’s journeys. We’ll close with a moment to set intentions, leaving with fresh perspectives and a sense of support. Let’s dive in and make this time meaningful together!

Below is the "Mindful Musing" for the week which includes our Main Topic and some questions for us to explore together!

You meet someone. There’s a spark. You feel seen. There’s chemistry. And then… the spiral starts. You start projecting potential. You start ignoring red flags. You start performing instead of being.

It’s not your fault. Most of us weren’t taught to date from wholeness. We were taught to hope—hope they’ll pick us, hope they’ll become what we imagined, hope this one will be different. But hope without discernment is a trap. And chemistry without clarity is chaos.

This session is where we get honest about the difference between attraction and alignment. It’s about asking: Do I actually like this person? Or do I just like who I think I get to be in their presence?

Because when you're grounded in your worth, dating becomes less about being chosen and more about choosing. Not with fear. With power. You don’t need to be rescued. You don’t need to shape-shift. You are already whole—and the right connection won’t require you to fracture to fit.

Let’s detox from the delusion and date like women who know what they bring to the table.

### Discussion Questions

1. What does attraction feel like in your body—and how do you know when it’s not aligned?
2. When have you ignored a red flag because you were focused on potential?
3. What old story still tries to convince you that love has to be earned or chased?
4. Where have you overperformed in dating just to seem more desirable?
5. What’s one dating decision you made from fear rather than self-worth?
6. What does aligned partnership feel like—not just look like?
7. How do you want to feel about yourself when you’re dating?
8. What’s one non-negotiable you’ve compromised on in the past—and won’t again?
9. What would it look like to date as your full, unapologetic self?
10. How can you tell when you’re in fantasy vs. reality with someone new?