Why You Keep Ending Up In Situationships - And How To Finally Break The Pattern
- E318
- 32:19
- June 29th 2026
Are You Caught Up In A Confusing Situationship?
On this episode of The Love Machine, James Preece dives deep into the world of modern "situationships" - those muddled in-between connections that look a bit like relationships but feel like a romantic guessing game.
Why do we keep falling for people who are warm one day, cold the next? How does hope become the most expensive dating habit?
Listen as James Preece unpacks with flair the red flags, the emotional detective work, and the addictive mix of chemistry and confusion that make situationships feel so irresistible.
If you’ve ever checked your phone every eight minutes, analysed vague texts, or wondered why you’re over-investing in someone who loves to keep things "casual," this episode is your wake-up call.
Discover smart tips to spot the signs of a situationship early, protect your heart, and finally find someone ready for a real relationship.
From the thrill of mixed signals to the peace of getting clear, you’ll learn how not to fall for relationship level drama on a situationship level effort.
Don’t miss out - tune in now and take the next step towards genuine connection.
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Love Machine is the dating, relationship and confidence podcast hosted by James Preece, the UK’s leading Dating Coach and Relationship Expert with over 21 years of experience helping singles and couples create better love lives.
Each week, James explores fun, honest and practical ways to bring more love into your life, whether that means finding the right person, feeling more confident, improving your relationships, or simply enjoying life a little more.
If you are single, dating, using dating apps, recovering from heartbreak, confused by mixed signals, dealing with red flags, trying to understand attachment styles, or wondering why modern dating feels so complicated, this podcast is here to help.
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