Michelle Elman, author and five-board accredited life coach, talks about her most recent book “The Selfish Romantic” and why it's crucial to avoid losing ourselves in the pursuit of love. This week’s Dating Dish is: Why your voice may be the missing key to unlock new dates. The Dear Damona question this week is: How can I pursue a relationship rather than a friends with benefits situation? I’m not having any luck. Be sure to follow Michelle on Instagram @MichelleLElman and treat yourself to a copy of her book “The Selfish Romantic”. Get Damona’s free profile starter kit at DatesandMates.com Episode Chapters: (0:00:01) - Selfishness the Key to Dating? (0:01:51) - The Benefits of Voice in Online Dating (0:11:09) - The Benefits of Selfish Dating (0:23:34) - The Power of a Dating Detox (0:26:38) - Navigating the Single Lifestyle (0:26:38) - Creating Space for Healthy Love (0:29:18) - How to Find a LTR NOT a FWB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices