This article is written by our founder, Sarah!
What does a dating journal look like after years of dating? I’m here today to show you mine, from start to finish. Like many people, I relied mostly on online dating, which meant I’ve gone on lots and lots of dates—some that I never spoke to again, some that became my best friends, and one that became my fiancé 🙂 My dating journey was a rollercoaster of emotions—sometimes a fun time and sometimes a disaster. Journaling helped me brave the ups and downs of the process—and during, I decided to make a dating journal for other people to use as well. (Here’s why I created the Date Book!)
As you flip through these pages, you’ll see reflections from different moments in my personal dating journey. However, to begin, you’ll see what I did before we created the Date Book—scribbles and charts in a random notebook. (I wish they were a bit nicer…)
Without further ado, here they are!
Before the Date Book
Here’s where it started—my journey with dating journaling. Just a list, some names, how many dates we went on, and what I remember from the date or my impressions. This was the inspiration for the Date Log that’s in the final version of The Date Book. Over time, though, I started to do a bit more reflecting. But my first reflections were just in my everyday journal—not part of a separate dating journal.
Yup, it was a rollercoaster alright. If you’re interested, here are the lessons I learned on my dating journey!
The Idea for the Date Book
Here I am playing around with some different formats and questions for the Date Book.
doesn’t look anything like this.
Some reflection work I found helpful. A similar prompt made it into the final version of the Date Book.
The Finished Date Book
My filled out exercises!
The Entry I Found Love <3
I hope this glimpse into my journey inspires you to embark on your own. The Date Book is designed to be your companion, offering thoughtfully crafted exercises and prompts to help you navigate the dating world with confidence and clarity, and to reflect on your experiences as you cultivate a proactive approach to dating. It’s about understanding your desires and patterns, and ultimately, building the kind of connections that truly resonate with you. I hope you’ll choose to check it out.
Warmly,
Sarah