{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Practical Optimism Can Save Your Dating Life ft Dr. Sue Varma","description":"Psychiatrist and couples therapist Dr. Sue Varma joins Matchmaker Maria to explain why optimism isn't something you're born with, it's a skill you can build. They break down the difference between healthy realism and catastrophizing, why overthinking keeps people single, and how &quot;maximizers&quot; sabotage dating by chasing endless options. Plus, they answer a listener question about a boyfriend who's afraid to take the next step toward marriage and whether it's your job to fix your partner's fears. If dating has started to feel hopeless, this episode shares practical ways to change your mindset without falling into toxic positivity. &amp;nbsp; \u2665\ufe0fJOIN MARIA\u2019S COMMUNITY + SUBMIT A QUESTION \u2753 Ready to date with intention? \ud83d\udc8c Join Maria\u2019s Roundtable community or submit your own dating question: \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.matchmakermaria.com\/askaquestion Use promo code&amp;nbsp;ROUNDTABLE50&amp;nbsp;for $50 off \u2708\ufe0f TRAVEL WITH AGAPE ESCAPES Make new friends. Travel the world. \u2600\ufe0f Check out upcoming trips:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/agapeescapes.com\/ Use code&amp;nbsp;ESCAPES150&amp;nbsp;for $150 off early bird pricing. \ud83d\udcda ORDER MARIA\u2019S BOOK + FOLLOW ALONG \u2728 Order Maria\u2019s book \ud83d\udc49&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.matchmakermaria.com\/book \ud83c\udfa7 Subscribe to the podcast \u2b50 Leave a 5-star review if you\u2019re feeling lovable and likable \ud83c\udf10 CONNECT WITH MARIA Everything:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.askamatchmaker.com\/ Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matchmakermaria TikTok:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@realmatchmakermaria Agape Match IG:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/agapematch\/ Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AgapeMatch Agape Match:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/agapematch.com\/ \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f CREDITS Producer: Venetia Geras https:\/\/www.venetiageras.com\/ Studio: WTF Media Studios https:\/\/www.wtfmediastudios.com\/home ","author_name":"Ask a Matchmaker","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/279773","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41901615\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41901615"}