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Dating Like a CEO: Why Love Needs a Strategy

13 Jun 2025

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In this deep, unfiltered conversation, we dive into the business of dating, Dubai's hidden loneliness crisis, the paradox of dating in a city full of singles, and how modern matchmaking is evolving. - Why dating apps fail 80% of people- The myths and truths of dating in Dubai- Emotional readiness vs. relationship goals- Matchmaking vs. online swiping- Financial expectations in modern love- How to build meaningful, lasting connectionsNewsletter:- https://www.mahmoudkhodor.comJay Larik - https://ae.linkedin.com/in/jaylarikNashwa Tantawy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nashwatantawy/- https://www.instagram.com/nafsologybynt/?hl=enXcris- https://www.instagram.com/xrissofficial/?hl=enAhmed Odeh- https://www.tiktok.com/@lawbyodeh?lang=en- https://www.instagram.com/ahmedodeh_/- https://ae.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-odeh-615a9740Matchify- https://www.matchify.ae/Nasfology- https://nafsology.ae/Video Chapters:00:00 - Cold open: "All women are gold diggers..."?00:30 - Intro: Why this episode is different01:00 - Jay shares his motivation for building a matchmaking startup03:00 - Why dating apps fail most people05:00 - Nashwa on how relationships are central to mental health08:00 - Why couples therapy has a low success rate10:00 - Dating in big cities: global vs. Dubai-specific issues12:30 - Dubai's fast pace and the loneliness epidemic14:00 - The transient nature of Dubai and its impact on intimacy16:00 - Why many singles come to Dubai in their 30s18:00 - Are people here looking for fun or for forever?20:00 - Matchify's approach: anti-swipe, pro-connection22:00 - Real stories: from confident women to nervous men24:00 - Why Matchify charges men but not women25:00 - Are looks overrated? What really makes relationships work27:00 - The prenup conversation and financial expectations29:00 - The return of old-school matchmaking31:00 - Intention matters: dating for companionship vs. distraction33:00 - The importance of alignment in values and goals35:00 - Premarital conversations: money, roles, children37:00 - Financial fights that mask deeper issues40:00 - Should men share financial stress with their partners?43:00 - Connection vs. communication: what partners really want45:00 - Does your partner need to be your best friend?47:00 - Why relationship skills should be taught in schools48:30 - Nashwa on why most people come to therapy too late50:00 - Where to find Matchify and Nafsology Psychology Center

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