Character Analysis

Character Analysis

Society EN ↓ 405 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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Latest episode

Oct 10, 2026

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Episodes

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

It's all fun and games until a guy jizzes in your eyes. In this episode, we read a Reddit post written by a woman who thinks she made a big mistake moving in with her lazy-ass boyfriend. We also discuss an outbreak of ocular syphilis that traces back to one man all the women met online. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO MORE FULL EPISODES: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/ FOLLOW US: Instagram https://inst...

F*ck That Guy: Guy Best Friend Who Uses You For Free Therapy & Sex Edition 20.11.2023

Sarah and Christan discuss an unemployed man who took to the internet to whine that his girlfriend won't pay his rent. In Nugget #2, we offer advice to a woman who's fallen in love with her guy best friend, who's been using her until he found a girlfriend. ************ ************ Send your dating questions to hello@dateologycoach.com and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for more free...

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

Is "open to non-monogamy" code for something else? Plus, does your sociosexuality determine if you'll be ghosted after sex? Enjoy a teaser of this week's full-length episode. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p/does-this-one-thing-determine-if#details SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE FOR MORE FREE CONTENT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5iTMQHvcH8YwDw6JLk2ew SUBSCRIBE...

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

The nuclear family isn't what it used to be. Dating needs to catch up with the times. SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE FOR MORE FREE CONTENT https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL5iTMQHvcH8YwDw6JLk2ew SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES - SAVE 20% You can become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly to listen to full episodes. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and the weekly full-len...

F*ck That Guy: Sketchy Separated Guy Edition 11.11.2023

Gather round and hear us explain why women who date men should avoid separated men at all costs. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p/fck-that-guy-sketchy-separated-guy#details SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: You can become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly to listen to full episodes. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and the wee...

There's Nothing Wrong With Choosing To Be Single 08.11.2023

A therapist recently stitched this Tiktok of mine and gave her thoughts on single-by-choice women. She believes that women who forego dating are likely avoidants struggling with unhealed wounds. I believe that’s bullshit. SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: You can become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly to listen to full episodes. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays...

Is He An Avoidant or Just Wasting Your Time? 01.11.2023

A woman’s avoidant boyfriend has been running hot and cold. How much longer should she stay on this rollercoaster? SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: You can become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly to listen to full episodes. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and the weekly full-length advice podcast. Subscribe here: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/currentmembe...

Law & Order: FTG (F*ck That Guy) Unit 23.10.2023

Enjoy a teaser from our first Law & Order: FTG (F*ck That Guy) Unit episode. It’s time to break out your deerskin hats and magnifying glasses and help me decipher a mysterious email I received this week from the son of an ex looking for proof of his father's affair. Who *really* wrote this email? I know it wasn't a 17-year-old. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p...

Open Phone Policies, Spicy Peppers & Dating Profile Red Flags 23.10.2023

We discuss our thoughts on having an open phone policy with your partner and why you shouldn’t advertise that policy in a dating profile. Telling a stranger you have an open phone policy is one of the fastest ways to attract someone who is controlling and insecure. Agree or disagree? Here’s what else is in store for today’s episode: Why you should never discuss anything related to money or financi...

What To Do When You Catch Them Lying 18.10.2023

Let’s discuss the “Where’d She Go?” approach to dating all women should start implementing ASAP. LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES HERE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com SUBMIT A DATING QUESTION: https://www.dateologycoach.com/submit-a-question SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE: To listen to the full episode you can become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on M...

Why Do Women Keep Ghosting Him? 11.10.2023

Let’s talk about setting expectations and how to write messages that won't get you unmatched. SUBMIT A DATING QUESTION: https://www.dateologycoach.com/submit-a-question BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and the weekly full-length advice podcast for $4 monthly. Subscribe here: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/currentmember Book A Dating Profil...

How Do You De-Center Men When You Crave Romantic Connection? 06.10.2023

The majority of the episode is based on an article and Tiktok about women’s frustration with situationships and the internal conflict we experience when we want to de-center men but also crave a romantic relationship. LISTEN TO THEFULL EPISODE HERE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p/how-do-you-de-center-men-when-you#details SUBMIT A DATING QUESTION: https://www.dateologycoach.com/submit-a-ques...

4 Steps To Break Toxic Dating Patterns 02.10.2023

The advice to choose better men is reductive and insulting. It goes much deeper than that. SUBMIT A DATING QUESTION: https://www.dateologycoach.com/submit-a-question SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE: To listen to the full episode you can become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and the weekly full-length advice podcast. Subscri...

Zombies, Ghosts & Other Dating Horror Stories 29.09.2023

A woman wants to know if she should give a man who abruptly dumped her a second chance. NOPE! No, she should not. Thank you for coming to our Ted Talk. In The Full Episode: Tik Tok’s Aba n Preach Editor (abanpreacheditor) show women the appropriate response when someone who ghosted them returns from the dead. We discuss one sure-fire way to end up dating a low-effort man. The economics of thinness...

Having Standards Does Not Make You Needy 25.09.2023

This episode is about ensuring you know having certain expectations does not make you needy or demanding. Because f*ck that guy. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p/having-standards-does-not-make-you#details SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE: To listen to the full episode you can become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes...

F*ck That Guy : Men Are Trash Edition 20.09.2023

A man cancels a date at the last minute, claiming he’s sick. His date gets understandably upset. Even though he showed poor manners, she’s attacked because OF COURSE. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p/fck-that-guy-men-are-trash-edition#details SUBSCRIBE TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE: To listen to the full episode you can become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly....

Don't Fall For This Dating Profile Mixed Message 18.09.2023

In this episode, we’re critiquing (and praising!) men’s dating profiles and sharing ways men demonstrate their emotional intelligence. GET MORE DATING ADVICE To listen to the full episode you can become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays and Friday’s full-length advice podcast. Subscribe here: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/curren...

The Halo Effect & How Women Interact Online 15.09.2023

I’ll warn everyone ahead of time that this is not a dating-related episode. Sarah and I will be recording again this weekend and have a Nugget posted on Monday. In this episode, we talk about the fatphobic and misogynistic rant Samantha Aquilina (samanthatherese6), Sydney Alexis Norton (bratnorton), and Alyssa McGrath (LunaNoir) went on about me this week (with clips), how online hate towards wome...

Why Modern Dating Is A Mess & How To Fix It 13.09.2023

Dear Men: The call is coming from inside the house. Stop telling women they're shallow golddiggers. You wrote the playbook. We're just playing by your rules. SUBSCRIBE FOR WEEKLY FULL-LENGTH EPISODES If you enjoy these weekly podcasts and find them insightful, please consider supporting my work. Become a paid subscriber for $5 monthly. You’ll get two weekly Nugget episodes on Mondays and Wednesday...

New Icks In Men's Dating Profiles & Sabotaging Ex-Girlfriends 08.09.2023

A woman writes in and wants to know how to get her new boyfriend to see his Ex trying to sabotage their relationship. Plus, we review men's Bumble dating profiles and unlock new Icks. SUBSCRIBE HERE AND LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES FOR ONLY $4 A MONTH https://dateologycoach.substack.com/currentmember LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p/what-should-she-do-about-his-co-...

How To Stop Dating Toxic People 30.08.2023

If all your brain knows is toxic behavior, all you'll meet is toxic people. Listen to this episode to hear how to fix that. LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p/how-to-stop-dating-toxic-people#details Become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly to listen to the full episode. SUBSCRIBE HERE AND SAVE 20% https://dateologycoach.substack.com/currentmember

The First Date Red Flag You Should Never Ignore 21.08.2023

Enjoy a teaser of today’s 60-minute interview with The Burned Haystack Method’s Jennie Young. You don’t want to miss it. We discussed coded language in men’s dating profiles, messaging clues to tell if someone will waste your time, subtle signs of deception, and much more! Become a paid subscriber for $4 monthly to listen to the full episode. SUBSCRIBE HERE AND SAVE 20% https://dateologycoach.subs...

How Scaring Men Off Will Help You Find Your Person 17.08.2023

I’m so excited for this episode I can barely contain myself. Ever heard of The Burned Haystack Dating Method? It's where you try to turn off as many men as possible to "burn the haystack" so you can find your needle. The method was developed by Jennie Young, Ph. D. in rhetoric and Prof. @ UW Green Bay. READ THE ARTICLE: https://jennieyoung.medium.com/frustrated-with-the-apps-try-the-burned-haystac...

The Secret Many Single Women Will Never Say Out Loud 11.08.2023

As single women, we’re often encouraged to prioritize the time and feelings of women in relationships with men over our own. We don’t discuss the grief involved with the prospect of losing a friend to a relationship. Nor do we acknowledge the very normal jealousy and sense of inadequacy that can crop up when a friend makes their relationship their entire personality. SUBSCRIBE HERE AND LISTEN TO F...

Setting Boundaries, Stripper Dating Problems & Being The Single Friend 04.08.2023

We're talking healthy boundaries, stripper dating problems, and the chilling revelation Carrie makes about Big in this week's episode of And Just Like That. SUBSCRIBE HERE AND LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE FOR ONLY $4 A MONTH https://dateologycoach.substack.com/currentmember FULL EPISODE: https://dateologycoach.substack.com/p/setting-boundaries-stripper-dating#details In This Episode: A woman learned...

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