Standards, Situationships & Single Motherhood: Dating in 2026 with Kirsten

The REALationship Method · Oct 20, 2026 · 1h 8m · transcript

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Ghosting, double taps, bar banter, and “I know my worth” quotes can all sound harmless until you’re the one trying to date with real responsibilities. We sit down with Kirsten Ortiz, a single mom and fitness coach, and get honest about what modern dating actually feels like when your time is limited, your standards are higher, and your child comes first.

We talk about the unspoken rules of DMs, how people avoid ending conversations, and what respect looks like both online and in person. Then we jump into the bar scene: how to read body language, how humor and confidence can…