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

We've been told from an early age, there's 'The One' – that person who is our best friend, our soulmate, the person we belong with. But is that even realistic? And how do we know if we are making the right choice? It can be tricky especially if we have had little relationship experience to benchmark it against. Join us for this week's brunch talk as we discuss if 'The One&#...

With everything that's been going on overturning roe v wade, we wanted to do a special episode where we talked to three different women (Janis, Mikala, and Priya) about their own experience with the decision to have an abortion (or not). We discuss how you don't ever know what you'll do until you're in the situation, the importance of choice, and why this decision has many layers a...

Would you rather stay in a mediocre relationship than to start over and be single? The thought of dating "from scratch" can be daunting but does it really justify staying in a relationship not meeting your needs? In this week's brunchtalk, we explore whether to try to salvage your current relationship or cut bait and how to reframe your mindset about what "starting over" even m...

What's the difference between self-care, self-sacrifice, and selfishness, when it comes to dating & relationships? We're chatting with Raeann and Kristina from the Confident Collective about the balance of not compromising your own needs while compromising for others. We discuss the importance of taking care of yourself through all stages from early dating to having children, why it ba...

Office romance...is it a do or a don't? While your co-workers could definitely be viable prospects, there's also a lot more on the line when you start to date people from work which makes this a tricky subject. Join us for this week's brunch talk as we dissect the pros and cons, why the fallout of the #metoo movement and the introduction of remote work changed the dynamics, and how to...

These days there's no on right way to have a relationship, so why would having a family be any different? We're chatting with David, Zeke, and Avary about the rise of the 3-parent family and their arrangement as co-parents with Avary & Zeke being a married couple and David being their asexual platonic friend. We discuss why they opted to do things differently as a non-nuclear family (a...

When the relationship ends and a platonic friendship is on the table....could it work or is it better to remove this person from your life? On this week's brunch talk we're talking about if you can stay friends with an ex, what boundaries need to be in place, and how to determine ultimately what is best for you. This is a tricky one but we dissect all the ins and outs so you can use this a...

We think we're self aware, but are we? And why is this so essential for romantic relationships? We're chatting with Dr. Tasha Eurich about why it's so essential while dating (and having long-term relationships) to hone into our awareness of ourselves,others, and the impact we have on one another. We discuss how we're all a little less self aware than we think, the shift from talkin...

Ah the million dollar question: when to define the relationship. How do you make sure you don't do it too early? Or do you risk doing it too late that they could end up with someone else? On this week's brunch talk we're talking about why time isn't a factor into the DTR convo, how to have a series of low pressure chats starting early on, and why the focus should actually NOT be on...

As we grow older and wiser, what we want and need from a relationship can shift dramatically. We're chatting with Rob about his journey from dating people that he knew weren't long-term potential to how he became more intentional with his dating life to meet his now partner. We discuss the changing definitions of what it means to be in a relationship, the importance of certain qualities as...

When another date or budding relationship doesn't work out, it can feel like a sucker-punch in the stomach. You start to question what you're doing wrong and if you're destined to be alone forever. Trust us, we get it and we've been here ourselves too. On this week's brunch talk we're talking about what rejection really means, why it keeps happening, and how this can actual...

With the racism from COVID-19 and the rise of Asian hate crimes, it's been a scary time to be Asian American. But how does this extend to dating? We're finding out as we chat with Janet Wang about how her experience has changed over the last couple of years. We discuss the need to be with someone who understands us culturally, how the future of interracial dating may look different, and wa...

Everything's all fun and games until finances enter the picture – especially when there is a big pay disparity between partners. Is your relationship set up for failure for the long-haul? Is there a way to navigate the wage gap in a way that still makes both partners feel like equals? On this week's brunch talk we're chatting love and money and how it plays into the future together. So...

As cliche as it sounds, the right person can be right around the corner....or maybe even someone you already know. We're chatting with Trace about how he started over after ending a 12-year relationship only to propose after 3 weeks of dating one of his newfound best friends. We discuss knowing when to think things through vs. take a leap of faith, what marriage, love, and commitment mean in t...

When it feels like you're always the third wheel or the only single one in the group, it's tough to not be jealous that your friends found their special someones. For this week's brunch talk we're diving into it all from validating your feelings in a way that still allows you to want the best for your friends, embracing and enjoying the various stages of your life (including being...

Even the best of us can start to believe that inner voice that wonders if we’re too fat, too skinny, too tall, too short, too light, too dark – whatever it is that gets in the way of thinking we’re worthy of love. But have no fear, we’re silencing the self doubt as we chat with Katie Sturino about how she regained her confidence and rocked the dating game even at her lowest point. We discuss how o...

Ever been in a situation where you know it's not your person....yet you keep staying because the sex is so.damn.good? We feel you as we chat on this week's brunch talk about how to break free from the dickmatization, if being p*ssytized is even a thing, and how to have faith that you'll find someone eventually that meets all your needs – in and out of the bedroom. Got a question you ne...

Sex can be so enjoyable yet so stressful at the same time....especially when you're dating someone new. We're chatting with Dean about recovering from erectile dysfunction and what that meant for his sex life. We discuss our societies views on sex and the expectations of men, why not being able to get it up rarely has to do with the partner, and how to get through sexual dysfunctions with...

Oh the dreaded s word….settling. We’re all so afraid to “settle” yet how do we know when we are being so picky that no one can meet our standards vs being smart to hold out for the right person? On this week’s installment of brunch talk we’re dissecting it all: the core differences of being selective vs picky, the settling paradox, and the only 7 things to look for in a partner. Got a question you...

Instead of stressing about our relationship history, we're here to chat with Sydney Lotuaco about how she ended up engaged to her first real partner at 30 despite her past relationship inexperience. We discuss trying everything from being on the apps to being on the Bachelor (spoiler alert: this isn't where she met her fiancé), the struggles that come with being a late bloomer and losing y...

Whether you've been ghosted one too many times or have had a string of dates that just didn't work out, it can be incredibly challenging to stay open to the next romantic prospect while also protecting your heart. How do you balance being hopeful while staying guarded? How do you avoid burnout and feeling like you wasted time? Join us on this installment of Dateable brunch talk as we chat...

From being swindled for money to catching a catfisher, we're chatting with real people in our community to see the prevalence of romance scams like we witnessed with the Tinder Swindler. Spoiler Alert: they are pretty damn common, even years before they've got mainstream press. We're talking to 6 daters: Leesa, Scott, Katie, Chris, Priyanka and Randy along with scam expert Adam Levin....

You are finally getting over your ex that broke your heart when BAM they text, call, DM, or get in touch whatever way they can. Does it mean anything when they say they miss you? Will it be different this time around? Why do they keep watching your Instagram stories instead of being with you IRL? Join us on this installment of Dateable brunch talk as we chat about the different scenarios and flip...

Forget the antiquated 5 Love Languages, it's time we got some new ones with a modern twist! We're digging into the new 7 love styles with CEO and founder of Truity, Molly Owens. We discuss why love languages are still so important 30 years later, how these new love styles have been adapted to reflect the changes in society today, and what you can takeaway about how you give and receive lov...

DUN DUN DUUUUN!! Cue the dramatic music as we chat about what to do when sex is anything but hot. What do you do? How do you handle it? And is there a fighting chance for you as a couple? Whether you've been here before, you're experiencing this current day, or just want to get ahead of the situation, join us on this installment of Dateable brunch talk. Got a question you need answered? Hi...