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💔How Women Sabotage First Dates Without Even Realizing It

May 01, 2025•2 min read

And Why Communication is the Deal-Maker (or Deal-Breaker) in Modern Love

Ladies, let’s talk about what really happens in the early stages of dating — especially on those crucial first few dates.

You’re excited. He seems amazing. There’s chemistry. You start imagining what it might be like to build a life together…

And then?
Boom. You say too much, hold back too much, or start texting like it’s a group therapy session.

This is where so many women — smart, successful, high-value women — unintentionally sabotage budding relationships.


🧠 Why Communication Is the Foundation of a Healthy Relationship

The early days aren’t just about sparks and butterflies. They’re where patterns are formed, expectations are set, and how you communicate becomes the energetic blueprint of the relationship.

If your communication is anxious, inconsistent, overly explanatory, or boundaryless…
You’re laying the groundwork for a dynamic that will eventually feel exhausting, confusing, or emotionally unsafe — for both of you.


🏝 My Story: When I Met Michael

When I first met my husband, Michael, I was still deeply homesick for Maui. That first year, I returned to the island several times on my own.

On one of our early dates, I told him:

“I love to travel solo. It keeps me connected to myself. I also don’t love texting or talking on the phone constantly — I need space to stay present and be here now.”

And do you know what happened?

He understood completely.
He admired my clarity. He missed me when I was gone. And every time I came back, it deepened his feelings. Now I don’t worry about booking plans with friends or traveling solo! I set this up in advance by maintaining my standards.


It was a win-win — because I stayed honest and communicated from my feminine power.


🚩 Client Story: When Silence Sparks Sabotage

Contrast that with one of my clients…

She had a magical two-day whirlwind with a man she really liked. But then — crickets.
He didn’t text or call for 8 days. Naturally, her mind spiraled.

Here’s the truth:
What she did next was going to determine how he saw her and whether the connection could sustain beyond that silence.

Did she beg? Did she lash out? Did she shrink and say nothing?
None of those responses would have served her.

Instead, I helped her craft a response that was clear, flirty, and high-value.
She acknowledged the space, expressed her desire for mutual effort, and then… stepped back with confidence.

Guess what?
He reached out later with clarity and real interest. Because she didn’t lose herself in the pause.


💡 The Lesson: You Can’t Fake Queen Energy

A man will mirror the energy you bring to the connection.
And nothing is more magnetic than a woman who knows how to speak with confidence, softness, and standards.

Jaki Sabourin was voted “Best Female Relationship Expert” by her peers and is a Coach, Speaker, Author, and CEO of Engaged at Any Age® which was created to be a sanctuary for high-value women ready to awaken to their feminine power and create the life and relationship of their dreams!  Her wit and no-nonsense attitude have led to thousands of clients meeting their ideal man.  She met her husband on Match and married at 50.

Jaki Sabourin

Jaki Sabourin was voted “Best Female Relationship Expert” by her peers and is a Coach, Speaker, Author, and CEO of Engaged at Any Age® which was created to be a sanctuary for high-value women ready to awaken to their feminine power and create the life and relationship of their dreams!  Her wit and no-nonsense attitude have led to thousands of clients meeting their ideal man.  She met her husband on Match and married at 50.

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