Character Analysis
Character Analysis
Former dating columnist educated in trauma recovery exploring dating, internet culture, and human behavior to help women spot patterns, trust their intuition, and read people better. Hosted by Christan Marashio.
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May 6, 2026
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Post-Sex Aftercare, Oxytocin Myths & Why Men Pull-Away After Sex 21.06.2021 15:08
Buckle up, because we're calling some people out in this episode. Content thieves, smug male creators and women that perpetuate Bro-Science myths regarding sex, attachment and making men wait for sex. BECOME A $5 PATREON SUBSCRIBER AND LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/52714912
Married Boyfriends, Masculine Energy & Dating Strippers 07.06.2021 51:12
BECOME A PATREON AND LISTEN TO THIS WEEK'S EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER EPISODE. Subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/dateologypod IN THIS EPISODE: *Should she leave her married boyfriend? *What is masculine and feminine energy and is it total bullshit? *Why masculinity is trash. *Will looks always win over personality? *Should she do a background check on her daughter's new man?
Emotional Arsonists, Whiny Single Influencers & Myers-Briggs 31.05.2021 12:12
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON AND LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/emotional-whiny-51886808 We've got follow-up from the woman from last week's episode who found emails from her boyfriend to his ex! Also in this episode: *Our thoughts on including Astrological signs & Myers Brigg's personality types in your dating profile *When to ask someone if they want kids *Should you...
Why Do Women Settle For The Girlfriend Experience Instead of The Real Thing? 25.05.2021 19:14
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE https://www.patreon.com/posts/51610507 IN THIS EXTENDED TEASER EPISODE: *Why situationships & FWBs rarely work in the woman's favor. *Should she leave if he doesn't sign a pre-nup? *Why do women settle for The Girlfriend Experience instead of the real thing? *When someone says in their profile they're looking for someone "athletic" what does t...
Why Most Men Don't Care About A Woman's Finances 18.05.2021 34:16
No Brokies! In this bonus episode we discuss whether a woman's financial security and independence is a selling point, dating profile tips to avoid attracting grifters & why "men want women to be more feminine" is utter bullshit. BECOME A PATRON AND LISTEN TO ALL FULL-LENGTH AND BONUS EPISODE FOR $5 A MONTH https://www.patreon.com/dateologypod TIK TOK DISCUSSED IN EPISODE: https://www.tiktok.com/@...
How Does He Get Women To Pay For Dates? 17.05.2021 6:58
You're not going to want to miss this one. In this episode we ponder how a man can tactfully ask a woman to help pay for dates. We also analyze one of the most obnoxious dating profiles we've ever seen. BECOME A PATRON FOR $5 A MONTH. SUBSCRIBE AND LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-does-he-get-51330769
Teaser -Long-Distance Creeps, 2nd Date TMI & Background Checks 10.05.2021 9:34
BECOME A PATREON MEMBER FOR $5 AND LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/weve-got-tea-2nd-51064737 The letter writer from last week's show follows up with more info about why her new boyfriend's ex sent her a friend request. The story involves romance scammers, brain injuries & LOTS of hurt feelings. We also discuss: *A woman wants to know how if she should leave her young...
Dating After Divorce, Lazy Boyfriends & Friend Requests From Your Partner's Ex 04.05.2021 42:37
Here's this month's free episode! Become a Patron and get access to our member's only full-length episodes and mini-sodes. Join here: https://www.patreon.com/dateologypod In this episode: *Why do we define success by marriage and kids? *Ways to improve lingering trust issues *How does she get her partner to plan more dates? *Tips for online dating when you're newly single after divorce. *Why is he...
Sexual Currency, Toxic Exes & Bumble Bigots 23.04.2021 6:36
LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE - BECOME A PATRON FOR $5 - LISTEN HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/50361826 Listen in as Sarah shares her tested method for determining if your Bumble match is a racist homophobe. Letters answered: *How do I know if the person I'm dating is a bigot? *Why are we still encouraging women to use sex to get a relationship? *How does she get her toxic ex to leave her alone?...
Why Are So Many Women Getting Stood Up On Dates? 19.04.2021 8:14
Is it just us or are more and more women getting stood up on dates? What's going on?? BECOME A PATRON FOR $5 AND HEAR THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/why-youre-first-50191548 Topics covered in this week's full episode: *Are older men that try to date much younger women predators? *Why do men keep unmatching her? *Why are so many women getting stood up? *Will she scare a man of...
Teaser - Social Media Sex Talk 12.04.2021 6:15
A woman writes in wanting to know how to discuss her involvement with the BDSM community with her matches. We also delve into a story about a woman dating man who shows signs of being psychologically abusive. BECOME A PATRON FOR $5 A MONTH AND LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/49799580
Teaser - Is This Why So Many People Ghost After Sex? 04.04.2021 8:15
Have you heard of Post-Nut Clarity? Men say it's the moment after someone orgasm's when they realize they aren't really into the person they just had sex with. It's a thing, apparently. Only...it's not. We discuss what that post-climax ennui is really all about and why too many people use it as an excuse to ghost. BECOME A PATRON FOR $5 - LISTEN TO THE FULL 30 MINUTE EPISODE HERE: https://www.patr...
Ace Dating, Clingy First Dates & Men Using Tinder For Free Therapy 02.04.2021 48:23
Sarah has had a week so buckle up. We talk about dating on the asexuality spectrum, people that unload their problems on unsuspecting Bumble matches, the importance of enthusiastic consent and awkward first dates with clingy men. BONUS EPISODES ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/dateologypod
Teaser - Bumble Fumbles & How To Avoid Dating App Time Wasters 26.03.2021 8:01
We're talking about awkward first date kisses, an overly sensitive Ted Talker on Bumble, one reason why people block you on social media and why it's toxic, and how to avoid the dating app time wasters. BECOME A PATRON AND LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE https://www.patreon.com/dateologypod
Teaser - Toxic Dating Patterns, Trust Issues & Using Sex To Get Exclusivity 19.03.2021 8:21
Here's the teaser for this week's episode. We're talking why some men choose porn over having sex with their partners; why you shouldn't Google your dates if you have trust issues; how to break toxic dating patterns; and how you recover when that guy you met online dies. Yes. Actually dies. To listen to the full episode, become a Patron for $5 a month. Become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com...
Toxic Dating Rules That Need To Die In A Fire 12.03.2021 15:41
Enjoy the teaser to this week's full-length Patrons only episode. We're talking about toxic dating rules and why they all need to die in a fire. Become a Patron for $5 a month and get 3 full-length episodes every Thursday night, a free subscription to The Dateology Coach Dating Advice Newsletter and bonus mini-episodes. Become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/dateologypod
Body Shamers, Dating With Anxious Attachment & Confusing Breakups 05.03.2021 53:51
What would you do if you went home with someone after a date and saw two empty condom wrappers in their waste basket? That happened to one man and we talk about it in this episode. Also covered: *The struggle of dating with an anxious attachment style *One woman's refusal to post full-body shots to her profile & why that could lead to a very uncomfortable first date. *How some people think they wa...
Situationships, Toxic Male BFFs & Couch Hobos 26.02.2021 50:21
We open with Christan's experience with a hostile Tik Tok Troll and why women fear rejecting men. We keep it moving with letters about men using women for their apartment, dead end situationships, getting too invested after first dates and why your male BFF might be toxic. DOES HE REALLY LIKE HER OR IS HE JUST USING HER? https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p/does-he-really-like-her-or-is-he HOW TO...
Bachelor Wannabes, One Date Wonders& Why We Fixate On People That Don't Want Us 12.02.2021 39:21
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...
Decoding Men's Dating Profiles & Who Spends More On Dates 04.02.2021 42:15
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
Dating Short Men, Getting Closure & Signs They're Not Single 26.01.2021 1:03:07
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?
Bumble's White Supremacist Problem & Signs Your Relationship Is Toxic 18.01.2021 1:01:06
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...
Bonus Episode - Letting Go Of An Ex, Rebounds & Dating While Celibate 14.01.2021 1:08:09
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?
Fish Pics, Financial Questions & Making Men Jump Through Hoops 10.01.2021 54:04
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...
Bonus Episode: Pretty Woman Meets 50 Shades Of Grey 02.01.2021 36:47
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.
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