Relationships Episodes

When someone disappears right as things start to feel real, it can feel like rejection out of nowhere. In this episode of The Spirit of Dating, George tells the story of a woman who reconnects with “the one that got away” ten years later, only to watch him vanish again as soon as she mentions Valentine’s Day. ​ Using this story, he unpacks the psychology of ghosting and breadcrumbing in modern dating—how intermittent reinforcement creates slot‑machine relationships, why someone’s silence can sometimes be a boundary rather than cruelty, and how past behaviour shapes the trust people have in you now. ​ You’ll hear about attachment, emotional availability, masculine psychology, and the mirrors that show up when we receive the same patterns we’ve given out. George closes with practical questions to help you notice when you’re keeping someone emotionally invested while you’re not really available, and how to name the past if you want a cleaner second chance.

Early dating often feels clear one moment and confusing the next. The most common confusion happens right after a really good date: the connection felt genuine, but then the energy shifts abruptly, and the texts go silent. In this episode, George breaks down the dating psychology behind this sudden pullback. We look at why masculine energy often needs space to process intimacy, just as feminine energy seeks continuity. This isn't about fixing the situation or chasing connection; it's about understanding the crucial difference between a natural pause in pacing and actual disinterest so that you can see the behavioural pattern clearly without spiralling.

Modern dating often feels like a game you can't win. In this episode, George Dus reveals why apps are designed to keep you single and breaks down the dating psychology behind why good connections suddenly disappear.

Welcome to The Spirit of Dating, your spiritual dating podcast. Do you ever catch yourself texting slower, pulling back a little, or dropping hints to see how someone reacts? This week, George Dus explores the testing game—those subtle protective behaviours that feel like safety but quietly erode real connection. Through a story many will see themselves in, George reveals why testing often starts long before a relationship becomes serious, how it impacts emotional safety, and why it keeps even...

Welcome to The Spirit of Dating, your spiritual dating podcast. Do you mistake chaos for chemistry? Are you falling for the conversation, the possibility, instead of the real person? This week, George Dus unpacks the intense, all-consuming experience of limerence—the difference between real love and fantasy—a key step in achieving conscious relationships. Through the story of Olivia and "Ethan," George reveals how deep text-based intimacy often creates a fantasy that fades the moment you meet i...

Show Notes _____________________ Note: This is a re-release of Episode 3: “Emotional Safety — The Language of Calm Connection” with updated background music due to a temporary licensing issue on Spotify. The original version remains fully licensed through Music Vine but is currently under review, so this edition ensures continued availability for listeners. ______________________ Real love doesn’t make you nervous — it makes you calm. In this episode of The Spirit of Dating, host George Dus e...

Real love doesn’t make you nervous — it makes you calm. George Dus explores the science and spirit of emotional safety, how our bodies sense trust, and how to create relationships where your nervous system can finally rest.

Show Notes Before we can connect deeply with someone else, we have to reconnect with ourselves. In this episode, George Dus explores how self-love and self-work form the true foundation of healthy attraction. Through the story of a woman who kept accepting emotional crumbs until she remembered her own worth, George unpacks what self-abandonment really looks like, why peace matters more than pursuit, and how to rebuild a relationship with yourself before seeking one with anyone else. Dra...

Show Notes In the debut episode of The Spirit of Dating, host George Dus introduces a podcast that bridges spiritual wisdom with practical relationship advice. This isn't about hookup culture - it's about meaningful connection and lasting love. George shares his unique perspective combining decades of dating experience, deep study of masculine and feminine psychology, and years of Tarot practice. He explains the show's format: real stories, spiritual insights, polarity lessons, self-awareness to...