A relationship coach wants professional women to stop dating with ‘intern energy’ [Video]

For many people, dating is like a job.

But dating and relationships coach Anwar White says the secret to success for single women seeking a long-term partner is slightly more nuanced.

White, who is based in Montreal and often shares advice on TikTok with his over 583,500 followers, told Business Insider he has 14 years of experience helping successful single women find love.

A common issue he’s identified among his clients is that their dating approach mirrors how they became successful in their careers — by being highly proactive and communicative. White likes to call it having “intern energy.”

Generally, interns work hard in hopes of getting a job. “That’s what a lot of women and some men do as well,” White said about dating. “They’re auditioning to get the role, the position of boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, husband.”

“The things that make you high-achieving in your professional life actually can hurt you in love,” he added. “A …