Virtual Workshop: Dating Without Dread

Do you avoid dating apps even though you want connection?
Do emotionally charged conversations leave you frozen, drained, or second-guessing yourself?
Do you keep telling yourself “I’ll date when I’m more ready” — but readiness never seems to come?

If dating feels overwhelming, exhausting, or quietly avoided, this workshop is for you.

Many people aren’t giving up on relationships — they’re backing away from repeated emotional stress, unclear expectations, and fear of getting it wrong. A 2025 UK study found that 1 in 4 men believe no one will ever fall in love with them, pointing to a wider loss of hope around dating rather than lack of desire (Equimundo & Beyond Equality, 2025). Similar patterns are increasingly visible in Singapore and across Asia, where dating burnout shows up as hesitation, delay, or opting out quietly.

Dating Without Dread is a practical workshop for people who want connection without sacrificing their peace, energy, or self-respect. It’s not about being more confident or pushing yourself harder — it’s about learning how to stay present, communicate cleanly, and care for yourself while dating, so connection doesn’t come at the cost of burnout or self-abandonment.

This live virtual workshop helps dating feel steadier and less scary again — without forcing confidence, pretending you’re fine, or pushing yourself before you’re ready.

Why Attend

• Dating feels stressful even when you want connection
• You shut down, withdraw, or disappear when emotions run high
• You overthink what to say and worry about making things worse
• You’re tired of advice like “just be confident” or “put yourself out there”
• You want tools that help you stay grounded and respond cleanly

What You’ll Gain

• Date without making it your whole life
• Protect your emotional energy (before, during, and after dates)
• Pause without ghosting — and re-engage without shame
• Repair awkward moments instead of spiralling or disappearing
• Stay engaged without over-investing or self-abandoning

How the Workshop Runs

• Short, practical teaching segments
• Guided practice drills (not just reflection)
• Structured breakout rooms (3–4 people) with clear prompts and boundaries
• No pressure to share personal stories
• Skills you can practise immediately, not just hear about

Event Details

Date: Wed 21 Jan 2026
Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Singapore Time)
Format: Live on Zoom
Duration: 2 hours

Investment

S$58 per participant

Includes

• Live facilitated workshop
• Guided breakout rooms with clear boundaries
• Practical skills demonstrations
• Q&A
• Downloadable Participant Guide (PDF)

Dating doesn’t have to feel terrifying or draining.
It can feel steadier — with the right tools and support.

References

1. Equimundo & Beyond Equality. (2025). The state of UK men: Gender, politics, and wellbeing in a changing world. https://www.equimundo.org/resources/the-state-of-uk-men/
2. Ministry of Health Singapore. (2022). National population health survey. https://www.moh.gov.sg/
3. Singapore Department of Statistics. (2023). Marriages and divorces. https://www.singstat.gov.sg/

About Dr. Martha Tara Lee

Dr. Martha Tara Lee has been a passionate advocate for positive sexuality since 2007. With a Doctorate in Human Sexuality and a Master’s in Counseling, she founded Eros Coaching in 2009 to help individuals and couples lead self-actualized and pleasurable lives. Her expertise includes working with couples in unconsummated marriages, individuals with sexual inhibitions or desire discrepancies, men facing erection and ejaculation concerns, and members of the LGBTQIA+ and kink communities. She welcomes people of all sexual orientations and offers both online and in-person consultations in English and Mandarin.

Dr. Lee is the only certified sexuality educator by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) in the region since 2011, and became an AASECT-certified sexuality educator supervisor in 2018. Her fun, educational, and sex-positive approach has been featured in international media including Huffington Post, Newsweek, and South China Morning Post. She currently serves as Resident Sexologist for the Singapore Cancer Society, Of Noah.sg, OfZoey.sg, and Sincere Healthcare Group, and is the host of the podcast Eros Matters.

An accomplished author, Dr. Lee has published four books: Love, Sex and Everything In-Between (2013), Orgasmic Yoga: Masturbation, Meditation and Everything In-Between (2015), From Princess to Queen: Heartbreaks, Heartgasms and Everything In-Between (2017), and {Un}Inhihibited (2019). Her contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including Her World’s Top 50 Inspiring Women under 40 (2010), CozyCot’s Top 100 Inspiring Women (2011), Global Woman of Influence (2024), the Most Supportive Relationship Coach (Singapore Business Awards, APAC Insider, 2025), and the Icon of Change International Award (2025).For her full profile, click here. Email her here.