Hi Reader,

I just published a new post that I’m honestly really proud of.

It’s called: Dating Advice from a 12-Year Relationship (If I Had to Start Over, I'd Do This...)​

It includes 13 pieces of dating advice from the perspective of my 12-year relationship (plus 6 bonus pieces from my husband).

And here's the thing: I know the immediate pushback people often have when someone in a long-term relationship talks about dating is:
​“But dating is so different now.”

And honestly? They’re right.

Apps, ghosting, texting culture, “situationships,” and the pressure to figure someone out ASAP have changed a lot.

But here’s what someone who is dating right now doesn’t necessarily have yet:
​the thing you actually want.

A healthy, long-term relationship.

That’s what makes this perspective useful.

This post is basically my honest attempt to answer:
​Knowing what I know now, after 12 years of lived evidence, what would I actually do differently if I were dating in 2026 as a full-grown adult?

Some of the biggest things:

• prioritize friendship over immediate romance
• use apps slowly and intentionally
• wait until date 3 to draw conclusions
• and more

And the bonus section might be my favorite:
I asked John (my husband) what he would do if he had to start dating again, too 😭😂

Some of his answers overlapped with mine, while some were unexpected!

If you’re dating right now, I really think this one will give you something useful to reflect on.

Read the full post here → Dating Advice from a 12-Year Relationship (If I Had to Start Over, I'd Do This...)​

And when you read it, hit reply and tell me:
​What do you agree with most?​
Or what do you think sounds wildly unrealistic in 2026? 😂

I genuinely want to know.

All the love,
Imani

​​​​​​ Step 1: Reconsider These 12 Dating Rules Step 2: Ask These Questions on Your Next Date Step 3: Learn How To "Try Less" in Dating & Early Relationships Step 4: Overcome Overthinking & Create Your Own Blueprint for Love

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