Teasing is Earned. It isn't a First Date Free-For-All

Dating
Written By Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Ever had someone start teasing you on a first date—and it didn’t land?

Yeah, me too.

This week, I’m diving into the weird little world of early relationship ribbing. Because I don’t care how many dating podcasts say "banter is flirting"—if I just met you, and you're already poking fun at my tattoos or my career? We're not flirting. You're being disrespectful.

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In this episode, I talk about:

  • The "8 Mile effect" and why we call ourselves out before others can

  • The difference between playful teasing and crossing a boundary

  • Why I actually think early ribbing is a red flag

And if being "too picky" means you don’t give strangers permission to make fun of you? Then yeah. I’ll own that.

Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Helping overwhelmed high-achieving women in business to work less and live more. Since 2017, I’ve become a burnout and stress management specialist and expert helping clients to create more sustainable routines, more supportive systems, and the clarity and fulfillment they want in their lives so that they can finally heal from their hustle and take back their lives. As a former research scientist myself, I bring a healthy dose of evidence-based strategies to the notion of burnout. I’m a certified coach, have multiple stress certifications, am a certified Hell Yes podcast guest, and am a Senior Contributor for Brainz Magazine. Hiya!

https://coachellyn.com
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