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Can't seem to get a second date and wonder why? We've got an answer! We're talking a boyfriend who wants to go on The Bachelor, a man who wonders why he loses interest after every first date, a woman engaged to an emotional trainwreck, and why we sometimes fixate on people we know don't want us. You might still be single because of something called the 'paradox of choice' — here's what it means ht...

We answer more listener letters: *Are men intimidated by her post-grad degree? *Who invests more on dates: men or women? *Why did he lie about sleeping with someone else? *Dating Profile Decoder: What he really means when he says he's affectionate

Questions answered on today's episode: 1. When someone ghosts, how do you get closure? 2. Signs your match isn't really single 3. The challenges of dating with an STD. 4. Is it okay to quit dating for good?

Is Bumble protecting white supremacists? We discuss. Letters answered on today's show: 1. If they're sexting why hasn't he made a move? 2. Signs your new relationship is on the right track...or not 3. Is he still in love with his Ex? 4. Is her intelligence scaring men off? Bumble removed its political filter after people said they used it to lure conservatives who were at the Capitol riot into sen...

Tune in as we answer listener letters. 1. Is my choice to be celibate keeping me single? 2. How do I let go of my ex? 3. Signs you're a rebound 4. Dating profile photo problems 5. Why aren't I matching with anyone I like?

Hate those fish pics men post to their dating profile? We know why! We're talking profile pics, financial inquiries and why trying to make men jump through hoops never works. Single moms with “stay at home parent” for a career https://www.reddit.com/r/datingoverthirty/comments/kt55w0/single_moms_with_stay_at_home_parent_for_a_career/ To bikini photo or not to bikini photo...that is the question. h...

A woman wants to know if she should keep dating her Christian Grey-ish Bumble match and let him pay off her bills or dump him because he's a controlling asshole.

We're talking bare-minimum dating and why so many singles have stopped trying to impress their matches. Plus, a woman writes in worried if she's being stalked by her man's ex. Also listen as we discuss why childless singles struggle to date partners with kids. Master Online Dating Online Courses https://dateologycoach.thinkific.com/ How do I (30F) balance the amount of effort I put into OLD in a c...

A man decides to tell a woman *exactly* why he ghosted her. That kicks off a discussion about online dating for plus sized singles and how hateful messages they receive might have a connection to the current political climate. We also answer two listener letters from women about how to handle a man's erectile issues and what to do when someone doesn't respect your boundaries.

We dig in to the groundswell of negativity towards online dating that's spreading across the internet. Has COVID made it worse? Are men to blame or are women being too picky? How can we turn things around? BONUS: We give you an online dating hack that might be the very thing that helps you find love. Get my Master Online Dating Online Course here: https://dateologycoach.thinkific.com/courses/maste...

SPOILERS ABOUT THE UNDOING IN THIS EPISODE! They'd been dating 3 months when she learned he'd been sleeping with other women the whole time. Now what does she do? We also talk about background checks, Googling dates and when it's appropriate to put a cheater on blast.

We've got it all this episode! First we talk about value judgements around first date sex and why sex should never be traded for exclusivity. Then we discuss why it's time we normalize being long-term single or never having had a relationship. We throw in a bit of mad-cap self-created dating app drama and close with a talk about co-habitation and whether you should hold on to your apartment until...

The pandemic isn't over just because you're over it, kids! We're talking COVID dating problems and why it's okay for men to show interest in sex. We also discuss how we sometimes conflate getting used for sex with someone simply losing interest. And don't miss our take on why there's a line when you decide to take revenge on an ex. I(30F) missed so many signs that it was just a hookup for him(32M)...

We talk about expectations around who confirms the date and when, messaging on dating apps and video dates. Also covered is dating while you're losing weight and the importance of posting accurate photos.

We're talking fake engagement rings and why some women wear their wedding bands after divorce. We also discuss a woman contemplating outing her married FWB to his wife. Plus, we introduce our new segment called There's A Sex & The City Episode For That. I’ve Been Sleeping With My Friend for Eight Years. Should I Tell His New Wife? https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/10/dear-prudence-sleeping-wit...

If you knew something about a friend's appearance was keeping them single, would you tell them? We discuss that and ways people set their first dates up to fail. Should I tell my friend that her stained teeth might be holding her back in OLD? https://www.reddit.com/r/datingoverthirty/comments/jdtrfk/should_i_tell_my_friend_that_her_stained_teeth/

We're talking the ups and downs of dating in 2020, social media stalking and signs that connection you think you have with someone is all in your head. Follow us on Instagram: @thechristanm @1sarahg Sex, Lies & Expectations https://www.dateologycoach.com/post/sex-lies-and-expectations Boyfriend blocked me on social media https://www.reddit.com/r/datingoverthirty/comments/j595vp/boyfriend_blocked_m...

Drama! We talk about why a man's best friend might be sabotaging his engagement. (Hint: Girl, get a job!) We also discuss why trying to change a man's bad behavior rarely works. My Boyfriend’s Best Friend Is Urging Him Not to Marry Me https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/09/dear-prudence-boyfriend-best-friend-no-marriage.html Stop “Teaching” Women How To Deal With Men They’re Dating https://mediu...

A woman asks why she's always the side-piece but never the girlfriend; an obnoxious British man can't figure out why he's still single; and we talk which dating sites are full of scammers and which apps work best for singles over 40. Always a Mistress, Never a Missus https://www.reddit.com/r/datingoverthirty/comments/j5xdf2/always_a_mistress_never_a_missus/?sort=new Snobby Brit https://www.reddit....

Anybody else sick of the Brad Pitt/Jennifer Aniston saga? Because we are. We're talking James Comey fuckery, The Notorious RBG, dead parents that aren't really dead, and the stigma around not being close with your family. Submit a Dating Advice Letter https://www.dateologycoach.com/submit-a-question I’m Estranged From My Parents, but I Tell People They’re Dead https://slate.com/human-interest/2018...

This one has it all! Listen to a man's Tinder Tirade after being rejected and a woman's Tik Tok rant about having to pay her half of the tab. PLUS we get break down what people really mean when they want someone "healthy." Free Online Dating Advice Zoom Session https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-ask-answer-online-dating-advice-session-wcertified-dating-coach-tickets-122868012533 Sydney man sacke...

A reader asks what she should do about being uninvited to events because she's single. Sarah and I also parse an essay by a man weirdly proud of being dumped for no reason. Also listen in as we advise a PhD candidate on whether she should prioritize her education or dating. PLUS! We have the PERFECT response for the age old question "Why are you single?" She Ended Things After the Second Date and...

To mask up or not to mask up during sex. That is the question. We also talk about Chris Evans' apparently unremarkable penis and why men's opinions of women don't matter.

This one's about figuring out your dating league and when to shoot out of it. We also talk about the dangers of dating a narcissist. FOLLOW US ON IG @thechristanm @1sarahg @womenologypod Is it a bad idea to continue to sleep with someone (36m) who indicated he’s not looking for a relationship? https://www.reddit.com/r/datingoverthirty/comments/inpi8k/bad_idea_to_continue_to_sleep_with_someone_36m/...

We talk about the Glossier cosmetics drama and toxic work environment, discuss whether oral sex is necessary for a great sex life and once again out a fake Medium writer who's probably a dude. OUTTATHEGLOSS ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/outtathegloss/ I HATE GIVING ORAL SEX TO WOMEN https://slate.com/human-interest/2020/08/dislike-oral-sex-advice.html