Character Analysis

Character Analysis

Former dating advice columnist educated in trauma recovery. I break down everything from dating to internet/pop culture to dark psychology using Sherlock Holmes-level pattern recognition. Learn how to read people better and avoid toxic relationships. characteranalysispod.substack.com

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Apr 2, 2026

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More Men Proving They Have The Audacity 02.04.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com Enjoy this Substack-exclusive podcast episode! If you’d like to listen, I’d love for you to become a paid subscriber. You’ll receive weekly exclusive content that includes essays, videos, and podcast episodes. And if you want more tips and dating humor, sign up for our Patreon. You’ll receive members-on...

Should Lying About Your Age Be Illegal? 29.03.2024

Questions answered in this episode: * Should lying about your age on dating apps be illegal? * Why is everyone turning on Jennifer Lopez and is Ben Affleck Next? * How do you know if they see you as their end-game relationship or are stringing you along. Connect With Us * Podcast Instagram * Christan’s Instagram & Threads @thechristanm * Tiktok * Youtube Resources Mentioned in this Episode * J-Lo’...

What Gives Men "The Ick" & Why We Don't Care 21.03.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com Want to listen to the full episode? Become a Substack subscriber and receive weekly dating advice/humor-related podcast episodes and other Substack members-only content in your inbox. Here’s what we’ve got for you this week… * Sarah and I talk about dating types, why we develop them, and why some people...

Oscars, Breakups & How To Scare The Wrong Men Off 15.03.2024

Let us know what you think about this week’s episode. All subscribers can leave comments. You can subscribe to our Patreon for this week’s exclusive bonus episode - Love Crimes, Girl Code & Bottle Night In This Episode: * If you've spent time on social media this week, you've probably seen clips of Ryan Gosling singing "I'm Just Ken" at The Oscars. We discuss the performance, John Mullaney's infid...

Dave Coulier, Mistress Mayhem & Normalizing Women's Anger 07.03.2024

Photo credit - People magazine Here's a teaser from this week's Subscriber-only episode. To listen to the full episode, you can subscribe to the Patreon. In This Episode: * I was quoted in an article about the dangers of Are We Dating The Same Guy groups. The article interviews women who have been stalked or harassed after posting to the groups. * A woman wants to know if she should tell her man's...

Is Her Husband The Troll Harassing Her Online? 01.03.2024

Submit your questions, and we’ll answer them on a free episode. Your questions do not have to be dating-related! Conflict with a co-worker? Friendship drama? Spill that tea! Subscribe for regular exclusive bonus content and podcasts. In This Episode: * An author thinks her writer husband is trolling her online and leaving negative reviews on her latest book.  After some Googling, Sarah and I suspe...

Law & Order FTG: Creep Doxes Women on Are We Dating The Same Girl Groups 26.02.2024

To listen to our bi-weekly bonus episodes and other exclusive content, become a subscriber to our Patreon. You have multiple tiers to choose from, starting at $3 a month. It was only a matter of time. Are We Dating The Same Girl groups are cropping up across Facebook. Women make these groups to ensure they're not dating a cheater or abuser. Men create them to whine about women who call them on the...

Men Did Not Bring Their A Game Last Week 12.02.2024

To listen to bonus episodes and join us for our monthly catch-up/dish session on Zoom, subscribe to our Patreon. In This Episode: * We revisit the topic of publicly dissing your ex and how, if you make it your brand, it could interfere with your relationships. * A beautiful woman catches her VERY mid-looking boyfriend cheating and he proceeds to gaslight her until she calls his mistress. * A man i...

Sleeping With A Cyber Stalker 06.02.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com You can subscribe to listen to the full episode. For $5 a month, you’ll receive weekly dating-related advice, humor, and stories. In 2016, social worker Francesca Rossi received an email from an Ex she’d dated a few years before. She’d just moved in with her boyfriend and ignored the message. A couple o...

First Date Green Flags & Dating App Depression 02.02.2024

IN THIS EPISODE: * We reviewed a list of First Date Green Flags and debates, which are good signs and which praise people for doing the bare minimum. * Are dating apps over? That's what some experts are saying. Join the Patreon to listen to this week’s Bonus Episode. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dateologypod Submit a Dating Question: https://www.dateologycoach.com/submit-a-que...

Side Chicks, Diss Tracks & Bad Hinge Advice 30.01.2024

Photo credit - SheKnows.com I wanna hear your thoughts on Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater situation and her new "Yes, And?" song. Also, do you think Shakira's diss track about her ex was petty? Do you think women trash-talking their exes affects their future romantic prospects? To listen to the full episode, you can subscribe to our Patreon. Note: The full episode is only available on Patreon. This...

American Nightmare, Oscar Snubs & Being A Surrogate For Your Ex 26.01.2024

To listen to more episodes and receive exclusive content and bonus episodes, subscribe to our Patreon. Subscriptions start as low as $3 per month. Subscribe to the Substack to receive exclusive essays, video content, and podcasts not posted on our Patreon. Prepare to get ragey! In this episode: * We talk about Greta Gerwig's Oscar snub. * A woman wants advice about whether she should be a surrogat...

Dating Hack or Just A Humble Brag About Having A Boyfriend? 25.01.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com The NY Post interviewed a woman who claimed to have the greatest dating hack ever. She says she met the love of her life by *checks notes* following men on Instagram. Send in your dating questions and we’ll answer them on one of the free weekly episodes. Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for m...

Whiny Man Sues Women For Telling The Truth 19.01.2024

Please subscribe to my Youtube channel for video dating advice content. Remember - To listen to the bonus episodes and join our monthly Zoom hang-out, subscribe to our Patreon. We're back, bitches! In this episode: * We talk about the pending lawsuit against Are We Dating The Same Guy Founders and why this whiny prick might actually win. * A TikTok creator provides four key questions to ask your d...

He's Just Not That Into You: Rom Com or Horror Movie? 09.01.2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com In this episode, I speak with author and podcaster Kelly Reynolds . Kelly has written two books and hosts the Romance Novel-themed podcast Boobies and Noobies. Subscribe to listen to the full episode and receive weekly dating-themed content like interviews, videos, and articles. Some of the topics we co...

What's So Bad About Dating A "Beta?" 13.12.2023

In This Episode: * Should you get your situationship a holiday gift? * What’s so bad about dating a “beta” man? * What do people mean when they say they’re “well-traveled” and “wordly?” * A petulant married man proves why women should never settle and sometimes staying single is the wise choice. Send your dating questions here and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more free content....

The Return of Saint Soggy Dick 06.12.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com Pour yourselves some eggnog and fire up the Yule Log! It’s time for another visit from ol’ St. Soggy Dick. Become a Substack subscriber for $5 a month and get two Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and one full-length episode on Fridays. Nugget #1 A woman can’t understand why a matchmaker rejecte...

Devious Ways Men Scam Single Women 01.12.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com Listen To The Full Episode Become a Substack subscriber for $5 a month and get two Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and one full-length episode on Fridays. Don’t Miss Wednesday’s Episode: Law & Order FTG (Fck That Guy): Abusive Narcissist Edition - Listen To The Free Teaser In This Episode: * A...

Law & Order: FTG - Abusive Narcissist Edition 29.11.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com I wasn’t sure if I wanted to talk about this publicly. This guy was the catalyst for my decision to cut back on discussing my personal life publicly. It’s also one of the areas I focused on narcissistic abuse when I sought my trauma recovery certification. This was a dark rabbit to go down, Nuggets. Bra...

If They're Partners Why Is She Paying For Everything & Doing All The Work? 27.11.2023

Send your dating questions to hello@dateologycoach.com and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more free content. Become a Substack subscriber for $5 a month and get two Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and one full-length episode on Fridays. Instagram https://instagram.com/dateologypod & https://instagram.com/dateologypod TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dateologycoach Youtube...

Smug Married Women Are The Worst 24.11.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com In This Episode: * I tell a personal story about rejecting a man on an app that proves ghosting needs to be normalized for women. * How smug some married women act despite the questionable circumstances surrounding their marriage. * Excuses men use not to wear a condom and the necessary conversations in...

FTG: Guy Best Friend Who Uses You For Free Therapy & Sex Edition 20.11.2023

Nugget #1 I lost my job 4 months ago and EI doesn’t cover my full living expenses. I had to buy a car since mine had 330,000 km on it and the engine issue was worth fixing. After that I had couple thousand saved and that has been completely wiped out and now I’m not able to cover all my expenses. I asked my gf to help cover my expenses and she has refused because I didn’t propose before this. We h...

Does This One Thing Determine If You'll Be Ghosted After Sex? 17.11.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com In This Episode: * From the Coded Language In Dating Profiles file: What does “open to non-monogamy” mean, and is it a sign of someone looking to cheat or for a hook-up? * Is sociosexuality a thing, and does it determine if you’ll get ghosted after sex? * Why aren’t women getting married anymore? Here’s...

Non-Binary, Non-Traditional & Looking For Love 15.11.2023

Happy Wednesday, Nuggets! Please subscribe to my Youtube page. (It’s free to subscribe.) I’m trying to reach 1K followers so I can start monetizing my content. Thank you for your support! Subscribe To My Substack For Only $4 To Get 3 Episodes Per Week Become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly to listen to the full episode. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and Friday’s...

Signs Of First Date Deception 13.11.2023

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit characteranalysispod.substack.com Please subscribe to my Youtube page. (It’s free to subscribe.) I’m trying to reach 1K followers so I can start monetizing my content. Thank you for your support! Subscribe To My Substack For Only $4 To Get 3 Episodes Per Week Become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly to listen to the full episode. You’ll...

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