Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

Is it possible for someone to love and care about you, yet still not want anything serious? Did their words mean anything? On this week's brunch talk we’re diving into the reasons someone can catch feelings yet still not want a relationship, why it's often less personal than you may think, and how to come back stronger and keep your heart open for someone ready to go all in with you. Got a...

Ever wonder why someone would f*ck around instead of fully committing –even if they're in love? We’re going deep with comedian Martin Morrow about his former fboy ways and what drove him to make the decisions he did. We're discussing the deeper reasons fboy tendencies emerge, how to trust someone with a shadier past, and whether or not people can really change. Follow Martin @martinmmorrow...

If you're fresh out of a relationship – or dating someone who is newly single – how do you know if it's real or just a rebound? We’re discussing why this term is flawed in the first place, ways to vet if someone is ready to be dating again, and how to go in with an open heart while still being cognizant of who you give it to. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepod...

From horrific first dates to savage breakups, you've probably experienced crimes of the heart ranging from misdemeanors to full on felonies. We're chatting today with Rory about how she's dealt with the ghosting, flaking, lying, or whatever else has been thrown her way to come out stronger on her quest for love. We’re discussing how to balance being careful with still having fun, when...

If you've had limited relationship experience, do you have wonder if it's getting in your way? We’re discussing ways your past relationship history matters (or not), how to share your story in a way that feels confident, and why it's more important to continue to build relational skills even when you're single that don't have to happen within a relationship. Got a question you...

When is it time to work on a relationship vs. call it quits? Should you go on that 2nd date or swipe on someone new? We're back with a solo episode about why we often overstay the wrong relationships or give up too early on the right ones. We’re discussing the evaluation criteria to determine if your relationship is worth continuing, how to know if your partner is really in it with you, and wa...

When you've been single and have lived alone for a while, what happens when the time comes to move in together? If you're anything like us, you may have developed some SSB (secret single behavior). We’re discussing how to adapt to someone else being in your space, why it's necessary to curb any control freak tendencies for inconsequential things, and ways to start this new chapter in a...

You always hear: listen to your gut, follow your heart, trust your intuition. But what does that even mean? We’re chatting with one of our favorite past guests, Nikki Novo, about how to connect with your intuition so you can cultivate trust and bravery in your love life. We’re discussing how to trust your instincts better when dating, the balance of listening vs. overthinking, and how to relinquis...

What happens when you meet someone you like – then you go away for a week, and they go away for a week, only to realize that your budding romance has faded away? We’re discussing how to navigate early dating when one of you is away on vacation, how to avoid the momentum dropping when you meet someone new, and ways to tell if someone is a keeper, especially when you are apart.  Got a question you n...

Maybe you've ever wondered why you can't seem to find good people on the apps, in your city, or wherever you go. But today we're sharing how you can meet Dateable people wherever you go as we chat with dating coach Evan Marc Katz We’re discussing the biggest mistakes people make when looking for love, why you don't actually attract the wrong people , and how to get out of the "...

The past is the past...but is it? We're discussing the circumstances when you should bring up your past relationship status when dating. We’re discussing what information feels misleading to withhold vs. unnecessary to share, the right time to reveal something about your relationship history, and how to move forward without feeling anchored to your past. Got a question you need answered? Hit u...

Buckle up friends, this one is juicy! Today we're joined with Kelly aka "the other woman" in Yue's infidelity story to hear her POV and how she was also severely impacted by these turn of events. We're discussing how to cope after finding out someone has a significant other, ways to regain trust again after feeling misled, and why talking to "the other woman" can help b...

Brunch talk is back as we go into a question that all too many of you may be asking: should I go on that date if I'm not sure about them. In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing knowing the limitations of dating apps vs. trusting your gut, how to set up a date for success before even going on it, and ways you can change your mindset about what a first date even means. Got a question you n...

Ever wonder why it's so damn hard to meet people on dating apps yet 40% of couples meet that way? We're back with a solo episode uncovering the reason why dating apps aren't working for so many daters and how to change that. We're discussing the mystery of why there are so many great people on apps yet no one can find each other, how to ignore certain designs that are meant to f wi...

Just one more week until we’re back with Season 17! But until then, we’re getting down and dirty with @careercoachdarci as we take a more professional angle and talk about our journey into podcasting. We’re chatting about everything from the inner workings of podcasting, what it’s like to date when you have a dating podcast, and how to balance how much to talk about on air. Follow Darci @careercoa...

Have you ever had that moment that made you re-evaluate your entire dating life? Well friends, we’re about to hit rock bottom as we reair one final episode in this flashback series. We’re chatting with our friend Melissa about our rock bottom moments that made us realize it was time for a change. We discuss the importance of self-respect, managing your alcohol intake on dates, and We discuss the i...

All you need to do is meet the right person, fall in love, and then everything magically works out...right? Sadly this isn't a romcom and we're going to unpack it all as we reair one of our favorite episodes with best-selling author Mark Manson about why love is not enough to make relationships work. We discuss the reasons we settle for less than situations, why we stay in certain dynamics...

Summer is filled with parties…bday parties…pool parties…sex parties? We’re going back to the archives for this epic episode as we reair our top 3 hidden episodes before we come back for Season 17. In this episode, we come to you live from a sex party and interview Natalie, a first-time partygoer in addition to regulars. We discuss what goes down at a play party, the importance of consent culture,...

It's a celebration, y'all! We're talking about milestone bdays as Yue interviews Julie about turning the big 4-0 and the celebrations that followed (ummm still feeling that wine country trip). We discuss how love hits differently with each decade, why there's always mixed emotions about getting older, and ways to keep creating the love life you've always wanted in this next cha...

Today we're talking about one of the most important relationships of all: friendship! Julie and Yue discuss the importance of friendship, yet why it often gets deprioritized in the hierarchy of relationships. We discuss the ways we approach platonic relationships differently than romantic ones, why even our friendship needed some extra TLC, and how to keep every relationship in your life healt...

So you’re dating someone new - would you want to know if someone else had intel about them before you went on a date? Or would you want to find out if anyone had dated (or was currently dating) your long-term partner? Julie and Yue debate the pros and cons of these ‘Are we dating the same person?’ groups and if they are helpful or harmful to your dating life. We discuss the concept of paying it fo...

What happens when you discover your partner of almost 5 years has been unfaithful? In this episode, Julie interviews Yue about her recent breakup. We discuss how she's processing what happened, why she still views this relationship as a "success," and the reasons she's excited about the next chapter while still very much believing in love. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchic...

Gone are the days when you need to lock it down before you're 30 – we're firm believers that you can find love at any age! We're chatting with another fan favorite, former CNN journalist May Lee, about how she's now engaged for the first time at age 57 – and couldn't be happier that she took her time finding the love of her life. We're discussing why it's never too late...

Ah the age-old question: How do I meet people in the wild? Nowadays it seems like a lost art yet we're craving this organic meet-cute more than ever before. In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing why it's so challenging in the first place, ways to approach and be approachable, and how to discover the best types of places that could actually help you meet quality people. Got a questio...

What if what you thought was your biggest fault ended up being your greatest asset? We're digging into how to use our core gifts as we chat with one of our favorites, psychotherapist Ken Page. We're discussing why focusing on our flaws is so detrimental, how to start recognizing your core gifts, and ways you can use your core gifts to find a partner that's right for you. Follow Ken @de...