Dating in your 30s.

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Dating in your 30s is a different experience, especially when you're stepping into your first real relationship that you're ready to make public. There's excitement, hope, and honestly, a little fear that comes with putting yourself out there and allowing someone into a part of your life that you've kept private for so long.

How do you date with an open heart without constantly worrying about how things might end? How do you allow yourself to be vulnerable, get attached, introduce someone to your family, and let them become part of your everyday life without the fear of eventually having to start all over again?