Character Analysis

Character Analysis

Society EN ↓ 398 episodes

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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Character Analysis

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May 6, 2026

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Married Men, Emotional Affairs & Arm Penises 04.08.2020

We're talking about emotional affairs, why women feel guilty about getting angry, a man who can't stop playing with his arm-penis and whether or not open relationships are just an excuse to let one person cheat. We also delve into the Ellen mess and who we think will be taken down next. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @womenologypod @thechristanm @1sarahg I'M TIRED OF EXPLAINING MY FRIENDSHIPS WITH MEN htt...

Dateology - Sex & The City: COVID Edition 30.07.2020

Safe sex takes on a whole new meaning in 2020. Is there any point to dating during the pandemic? What about sex? Should singles fly solo until 2021? Want to see my dogs? https://www.instagram.com/thechristanm/ Sex & The City: COVID Edition https://www.christanmarashio.com/post/canyouhavesexduringcovid Ready To Social Distance Date? Add This To Your Dating Profile ASAP https://www.christanmarashio....

Kanye, Cheating Bachelorettes & Ugly Boyfriends 26.07.2020

Lots to unpack in this episode. First we discuss a woman who refuses to dump her boyfriend even though she thinks he's ugly. Then, we analyze a woman who cheated on her fiancee at her bachelorette party, got dumped, then catfished her ex. Where the Only Pain Is Champagne https://www.theroot.com/where-the-only-pain-is-champagne-1844478644 I'm not physically attracted to my boyfriend. Can this work?...

Dateology - It's Not You 15.07.2020

In our first ever Dateology episode, we give tips to help you avoid common online dating pitfalls, make more matches and meet fewer flakes. Support our show here ko-fi.com/cmcoach Five ways to enjoy online dating while improving your chances, according to a psychologist www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wel…b1_story.html Get Our How To Write The Best Damn Dating Profile E-guide for $5 here: www.ko-...

Hostile Voicemails, Selfish Exes & Problematic Dating Profiles 14.07.2020

We unpack a woman's hostile voicemail left for her ex-husband's new wife and decide he's the asshole. Plus we debate if average looking men get more messages on dating apps. And don't miss our recap of the worst possible things people say in their dating profiles. Make sure to check out Tiffany Aliche "The Budgetnista" for getting your finances in order post-COVID. How to Recover From Losing Every...

F*ck That Guy: Unsolved Mysteries Edition 07.07.2020

Show many sketchy white guys, so little time. Put on your tin foil hat and pull up a chair. We're talking the mysterious death of Rey Rivera. His body plunged through the roof of a Baltimore hotel. Did he jump or was he pushed? Sarah and I also talk about easy it is for white men to ask for money for essentially doing nothing. Plus...random texts from ex-boyfriends. For why?

Rapey Erotica, Dysfunctional Parents & Getting Dumped For Not Wanting Kids 01.07.2020

We kick things off with a story about a threesome between a father, a mother and their daughter-in-law. Next up, we discuss why it's okay to not want kids. Closing out the episode, we rant about a rapey "erotic essay" on Medium we believe was written by a man posing as a woman. I'M NOT A PRUDE FOR NOT LIKING YOUR RAPEY EROTICA https://www.womenologypod.com/post/mediumsmisogynyproblem MY BOYFRIEND...

Racial Biases, Guys That Ghost & Serial Other Women 16.06.2020

We talk about racial biases & bigotry in dating profiles, why The Other Woman isn't the real enemy, and how to ensure your Bumble match will think you're the worst. Plus! We answer NotKaren's letter asking why some men come on strong then ghost without notice. WHO IS THE OTHER WOMAN? https://medium.com/fearless-she-wrote/who-is-the-other-woman-6c8877f5fbff DID HE FIND SOMEONE ELSE OR JUST FLAKE? h...

Husbands - Why Do We Even Need Them? 29.05.2020

No, seriously. Why? With no child care or summer camps, women are being edged out of the workforce https://www.thelily.com/i-had-to-choose-being-a-mother-with-no-child-care-or-summer-camps-women-are-being-edged-out-of-the-workforce/

Cheating Husbands, Bad Besties & Online Dating Time Wasters 26.05.2020

Title says it all! Listen in as we verbally facepalm a guy who cheated on his then-girlfriend/now-wife and is about to get caught. In our new Awful Medium Essays segment, we talk about that tale as old as time called "I met a guy and ditched my friends." AND! We have a listener letter about why some people are on dating sites but don't seem to want to, you know, date. Dear Fuck-Up: I’ve Been Lying...

F*ck That Guy: Super Hot Male Model On Bumble Edition 18.05.2020

99.9% of the super hot people on dating apps are assholes. Change my mind. Listen to one woman's story about a first date with a model/sugar baby. See if you can identify all the red flags she missed. We also talk about how COVID-19 might be the best thing to happen to ridiculous beauty standards. And - of course - we catch you up with this week's influencer antics our new Callowayology segment. T...

Mean Girl Myth, Zoom Weddings & When To Have Sex 06.05.2020

What color crayon is your heart? We ask ourselves that as we delve into the intra-gender bullying and the Mean Girl Myth. Speaking of myths, we also discuss the 3 Date Rule and whether it still exists. We also cover why Facebook engagement announcements are the worst. WHEN MEAN GIRLS BECOME MEAN WOMEN https://medium.com/the-partnered-pen/friendship-is-like-a-box-of-crayons-choose-your-colors-caref...

Single And Fabulous? Karens, COVID & Quarantining Alone 23.04.2020

Sarah makes some questionable Fuck, Marry, Kill Choices with the men from Sex & The City and we debate whether Aidan was a needy mess. We also discuss the pros and cons of quarantining alone and if COVID-19 will encourage more women to stay single. A WOMAN LIVING ALONE https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/the-lily/coronavirus-women-living-alone/

Why You Keep Meeting Men "Just Looking For Sex" 15.04.2020

We talk about getting dumped on Zoom aka "zumped", a man with the lamest excuse for breaking up with his girlfriend and why you keep meeting men just looking for sex. ARE MEN ON DATING APPS JUST LOOKING FOR SEX? https://www.womenologypod.com/post/are-dating-apps-full-of-men-just-looking-for-sex BREAK-UP BY ZOOM https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/juliamoserrrr/breakups-quarantine-zoom-getting-dum...

Fuck That Guy - Creepy Sugar Daddy Edition 03.04.2020

Guys, Caroline Calloway posted her long-awaited reaponse to frenemy Natalie Beach's essay (and nudes)and broke the internet. We talk about it and why everyone should be #teamcalloway. We also take a visit to England where we meet Carsten Graff, first-time sugar daddy and perpetual creep. Plus, Jen and Ada write in about why men talk about their exes and how to avoid dating men with kids. CAROLINE...

Men With Madonna/DinnerWhore Complex & Relationship Rebooters 20.03.2020

Ugh. First up, we talk about how one vindictive man tried to ruin the life of a female professor by falsely accusing her of sexual misconduct. Then we parse a letter from Kevin, who's convinced all women that don't have sex with him are dinner whores. We close with a story about a man who broke-up with his girlfriend then tried to reboot the relationship, but without all that commitment and exclus...

Breakups, Sex Talk & Why Men Are Insisting Women Split The Check 09.03.2020

In this episode we talk about how social media has made breakups even worse, the way to handle unsolicited dating app sex talk and the new reason men won't pay for dates. Plus, Sarah goes off on the misogyny and racism behind proms. MY EX IS DATING LADY GAGA https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/opinion/sunday/lady-gaga-boyfriend.html HOW TO STOP CREEPY DATING APP SEX TALK https://www.womenologypod.c...

Difficult Women, Creepy Male Feminists & Faux Wellness Influencers 28.02.2020

We're talking creepy male feminists, woo-woo wellness influencers and problematic women-on-women criticism. We also school Jay on the fact that not all women want to be someone's girlfriend. FIGHTING THE TYRANNY OF NICENESS https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/feb/15/feminism-feminists-tyranny-niceness-complexity WHY DO WOMEN KEEP DUMPING HIM https://www.womenologypod.com/post/why-do-women-keep-...

Men Can Be Drama Queens & Gold-Diggers, Too 20.02.2020

We're talking why men aren't called out more for being gold-diggers or attention whores; why you should never "High Fidelity" your past dates; toxic boyfriends who pit women against each other; and the uglier side of being a Sugar Baby. SUGAR COATED PIMPING https://www.truthdig.com/articles/sugaring-is-sugar-coated-pimping/ MY FIANCE'S STALKER DELIVERED MY PIZZA https://psiloveyou.xyz/my-fiances-s...

Sex Cults, Performative White Feminism, Tinder Triggers & Obsessed Exes 12.02.2020

We're talking sex cults, obsessed exes, performative white feminism and no-sex ghosting. Also discussed are my Tinder-triggered panic attacks, why everybody loves Laura Dern and that 3 hr borefest known as The Oscars. We're thirsty bitches, so follow us on Instagram @1sarahg @thechristanm The Alleged Mastermind of the Sarah Lawrence ‘Cult’ Has Been Charged https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/02/s...

Perpetually Single? Some Big Mistakes You Might Be Making (Big. HUGE!) 03.02.2020

Think your dates are intimidated by you? THINK AGAIN! We dissect the myth that men are too intimidated by strong successful women to date them, that choosing to be single is awesome and sometimes - just sometimes - it's you, not them. We also side-eye a guy named TJ who desperately wants to date hot young women but is far too virtuous to lie about his age even though EVERYBODY says he should. Fina...

F*ck That Guy: Grifter Romance Scammer Edition 20.01.2020

Women get shit done. That's what you'll be saying after hearing the true story of grifter romance scammer Derek Alldred. Learn how he juggled multiple identities and relationships while conning single women out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. And stay the hell away from Our Time! We also parse a letter from DL, a man who hasn't had sex in 10 years and wants to know how to navigate a casual ho...

Unhealthy Dating Patterns, Cool Girl Syndrome & Rude F*ckbuddies 17.01.2020

This episode we have guest co-host and women's empowerment coach Heidi B talking about unhealthy dating patterns, insensitive fuckbuddies, Cool Girl Syndrome and this week's Oscar nominations. Oh, and dogs! READ THIS WEEK'S DATING QUESTION HERE: https://www.womenologypod.com/post/casual-sex-trauma-rude-f-ckbuddies Note: The audio on this one is a little janky, but the stories Heidi and I tell abou...

F*ck That Guy: Bitter Cheap Guy Edition 06.01.2020

Guy resents paying for dates, thinks all women are spoiled. Groundbreaking. READ CECELIA'S LETTER & COMMENT HERE: https://www.womenologypod.com/post/is-he-cheap-or-just-bitter

Nobody Gets To Decide If You're Relationship Material But You 03.01.2020

When you have sex does not determine if you'll make a good partner. Fun Fact: The 3 Date Rule is not a thing. Never was! Never forget: Nobody gets to decide if your relationship material but you. READ NICOLE'S LETTER HERE: https://www.womenologypod.com/post/is-he-just-in-it-for-the-sex

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