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Dating Déjà vu

Dating Déjà vu

Dating Déjà Vu 61 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

Dating Déjà vu is a relationship podcast hosted by Christina Hathaway, a licensed marriage and family therapist. She explores the complexities of relationships and personal growth, offering practical insights on communication, intimacy, family dynamics, and self-discovery. Each episode provides heartfelt discussions and expert advice for anyone navigating marriage, friendships, or their relationship with themselves.

Episodes

Are You Full Off Breadcrumbs? Why You're Glorifying Minimums
Are You Full Off Breadcrumbs? Why You're Glorifying Minimums Oct 9, 2026 00:21:56 Why do we mistake anxiety for chemistry in dating? In this episode of Dating Deja Vu, licensed associate marriage and family therapist Christina Hathaway breaks down the psychology of breadcrumbing and why inconsistent attention can keep us hooked on emotionally unavailable partners.Christina explores how childhood experiences, conditional love, and hyper-independence influence our dating patterns
You Planned the Wedding, But Did You Prepare for the Marriage?
You Planned the Wedding, But Did You Prepare for the Marriage? Oct 2, 2026 00:39:09 Couples spend months debating venues, guest lists, flowers, and seating charts—often without ever discussing how they will manage money, resolve heated conflict, handle family boundaries, or navigate invisible labor.A wedding changes your legal and relationship status, but it doesn't automatically change your emotional habits or communication patterns. In this episode of Dating Déjà Vu, licens
Why You Can't Let Go: The Psychology of Taylor Frankie Paul & Dakota's Trauma Bond
Why You Can't Let Go: The Psychology of Taylor Frankie Paul & Dakota's Trauma Bond Sep 25, 2026 00:43:17 Is it love or are you addicted to the chaos?In this episode of Dating Deja Vu, Christina Hathaway breaks down Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen’s on-again, off-again relationship and the controversial idea of trauma bonding. Their story raises an uncomfortable question: can intense chemistry actually be a sign of an unhealthy attachment?Christina explores why we confuse chaos with chemistry
Call Her Mommy: Are You Mothering Your Partner?
Call Her Mommy: Are You Mothering Your Partner? Sep 18, 2026 00:25:16 When did you stop being his girlfriend and start being his mother?Maybe you're reminding him about appointments, helping him find a job, managing the household, planning the dates, remembering important birthdays, or constantly telling him what needs to get done. Little by little, you may find yourself carrying not just your share of the relationship—but responsibility for his life, too.In thi
Quiet Quitting Your Relationship: 7 Signs You’re Emotionally Checked Out
Quiet Quitting Your Relationship: 7 Signs You’re Emotionally Checked Out Sep 11, 2026 00:32:19 You may not be fighting. You may not be thinking about divorce. You may still share a home, raise your kids, have sex, pay the bills, and look like a perfectly functional couple from the outside.But what happens when you’ve stopped trying?In this episode of Dating Deja Vu, Christina Hathaway explores the increasingly common idea of “quiet quitting” a relationship—when you remain physically present
The 5 Red Flags You’re Dating an Emotionally Immature Person
The 5 Red Flags You’re Dating an Emotionally Immature Person Sep 4, 2026 00:36:14 What does emotional immaturity look like in dating? It’s not about being sensitive, emotional, or having big feelings. It’s about what someone does with those feelings when they feel hurt, rejected, criticized, disappointed, or vulnerable.In this episode of Dating Deja Vu, Christina Hathaway breaks down 5 signs you may be dating an emotionally immature person and explains how emotional immaturity
Are You Apologizing Wrong? Here Are the 4 Steps to a Real Apology
Are You Apologizing Wrong? Here Are the 4 Steps to a Real Apology Aug 28, 2026 00:27:22 Saying “I’m sorry” isn’t always the same as taking accountability.In this episode of Dating Deja Vu, Christina Hathaway breaks down what a real apology looks like in a relationship and why words alone aren’t enough to repair hurt, rebuild trust, or change unhealthy patterns.Christina introduces the four-part apology: name what you did and validate the impact, take full ownership, make amends, and
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Relationship and Create More Connection
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Relationship and Create More Connection Aug 21, 2026 00:31:39 What if a better relationship doesn’t require a bigger date night, an expensive gift, or a grand romantic gesture?Sometimes, the biggest changes come from the smallest things we consistently do.In this episode of Dating Deja Vu, Christina Hathaway, LMFT, shares 5 simple ways to strengthen your relationship, improve emotional connection, and create a healthier partnership. From noticing what your p
5 Signs You’re With the Wrong Person (Even If They’re a Good Person)
5 Signs You’re With the Wrong Person (Even If They’re a Good Person) Aug 14, 2026 00:29:00 What if the person you’re with isn’t a bad person, they’re just not the right person for you?Not every relationship ends because of cheating, abuse, betrayal, or some obvious red flag. Sometimes, the signs are much quieter. You simply start feeling different. Quality time feels like work. You walk on eggshells. You become a smaller version of yourself. You fall in love with someone’s potential ins
The Real Third Wheel in Your Relationship? Your Body Image.
The Real Third Wheel in Your Relationship? Your Body Image. Aug 7, 2026 00:33:05 What if the biggest obstacle to intimacy isn't your partner but the way you see yourself?In this episode of Dating Deja Vu, Christina Hathaway explores how negative body image quietly impacts every stage of your love life, from avoiding dating apps to pushing away a loving spouse. Whether you've been married for years, are navigating the dating scene, or have convinced yourself you'll
The Person You're Chasing Is Blocking the One Who Would Choose You
The Person You're Chasing Is Blocking the One Who Would Choose You Jul 17, 2026 00:35:04 How many chances is too many?A single moment from Love Island sparked a conversation every person who's ever stayed too long in the wrong relationship needs to hear:"Why are you giving him a second and third chance when there are so many others waiting for their first?"In this episode of Dating Déjà Vu, Christina Hathaway explores why we keep returning to emotionally unavailable part
Part 1 | Privacy and Secrecy In relationships: What We Can Learn From Nia and Danny of The Valley
Part 1 | Privacy and Secrecy In relationships: What We Can Learn From Nia and Danny of The Valley Jul 10, 2026 00:20:04 Is it privacy... or secrecy?When someone says, "I know his heart," are they extending grace or ignoring their own experience?In this episode of Dating Deja Vu, Christina Hathaway unpacks one of the most talked-about storylines from The Valley, using Danny and Nia Booko's relationship to explore deeper patterns that show up in real relationships every day. The conversation explores th

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