Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Meredith Goldstein, from The Boston Globe advice column and podcast, Love Letters, shares what she’s learned from the advice she’s given others for over a decade. The Dating Dish this week is: From ‘Situationships’ to ‘Ghosting’, how undefined relationships impact your mental health. The Dear Damona question is: no one I like is messaging me back on the apps. Follow Meredith on Instagram @Meredith...

Damona’s husband, Seth Hoffman (TV writer of The Walking Dead, House, and Prison Break) shares secrets, stories, and advice for their Sweet 16th anniversary. The Dating Dish this week is: Should you wear a pear ring for your relationship status? Damona’s free profile starter kit is available for a limited time only at DatesandMates.com Sponsors: Go to GreenChef.com/datesandmates60 and use code dat...

Lauren Zoeller, Certified Dating and Relationship Coach, talks about how you can become aligned in love, personally and in your relationships. The Dating Dish this week is: How many swipes does it take to find love online? The Dear Damona question is: Help! I have too many dating app messages and I’m getting burned out! Be sure to follow Lauren on Instagram @LaurenZoeller and learn more about her...

Sandy Weiner, Host of Last First Date Radio, reveals the reasons people sometimes make poor choices in dating and shares the skills that will ultimately lead you to your last first date. The Dating Dish this week is: How dating became like shopping now and what you can do to get a good haul. The Dear Damona question is: I’m ready to meet my match, but he wants to wait… longer? Is this a red flag o...

Hannah Orenstein, Deputy Editor of Lifestyle and Wellness at Bustle, has her finger on the pulse of dating and is the perfect person to help us decode dating. This week’s Dating Dish is: Will ChatGPT: take over online dating? The Dear Damona question this week is: My new match is very complimentary. Am I being love bombed?  Be sure to follow Hannah on Instagram @HannahOrens and check out her Elite...

Sherry Gaba, licensed psychotherapist, and Carla Romo, certified Life and Dating & Relationship Coach, talk about how to avoid toxic relationships, trust your gut and find and keep healthy love. This week’s Dating Dish is: Is “dating up” a bad thing? The Dear Damona question this week is: Should I reveal my STI status on my dating profile to weed out matches that aren’t in alignment with me? B...

Michelle Elman, author and five-board accredited life coach, talks about her most recent book “The Selfish Romantic” and why it's crucial to avoid losing ourselves in the pursuit of love. This week’s Dating Dish is: Why your voice may be the missing key to unlock new dates. The Dear Damona question this week is: How can I pursue a relationship rather than a friends with benefits situation? I’m not...

Rachel Lindsay, media personality and star of The Bachelorette Season 13, talks about her new novel “Real Love!” which explores what happens when you take the road less traveled in love. This week’s Dating Dish is: A new survey shows how the rise of dating apps has fundamentally changed the way people find and keep relationships. The Dear Damona question this week is: How do I manage all of these...

Renee Bauer, family law attorney, talks about new beginnings. This week’s Dating Dish is: How the Language of Therapy Took Over Dating. The Dear Damona question this week is: I am looking for a relationship, but all of my dating app matches end up looking for a hookup. Is that all that’s out there? Follow Renee on Instagram @MsReneeBauer and learn more about the She Who Wins summit at SheWhoWins.c...

Anna Burtt and Kitty Winks, authors of “The Little Book of Ick: 500 Reasons to Get Over Them - For Good” share their humorous dating insights. This week’s Dating Dish: How to date more ‘organically’ according to Gen-Z. The Dear Damona question this week is: A man who’d previously ghosted me just liked me on a dating app. Should I give him another chance?   Be sure to follow Anna Burtt on Instagram...

Emily Morse, Doctor of Human Sexuality & the host of the Sex With Emily podcast, talks about her new book, “Smart Sex: How to Boost Your Sex IQ and Own Your Pleasure” in this very special Valentine’s Day episode. This week’s Dating Dish: Do you code-switch on dating apps? Plus, Emily answers these question with Damona in a supersized Dear Damona segment: I find that my matches often fetishize...

James Pendergrass and Brittan Byrd, stars of the hit reality series Too Hot Too Handle Season 4, share their love story and surprising new revelations. This week’s Dating Dish is: Americans plan to spend nearly $26 billion this Valentine’s Day - but what are they buying? The Dear Damona question this week is: I have found myself involved with someone who wants a large family, when I am not sure I...

Britt Frank, author and licensed psychotherapist, talks about her new book, The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward. This week’s Dating Dish is: How Reproductive Rights Impact Dating (according to new OkCupid data). The Dear Damona questions this week is: How much is too much when it comes to sharing details about your profession in your dating profile? Follow Brit...

Myisha Battle, certified clinical sexologist and sex & dating coach, talks about her new book, “This Is Supposed to Be Fun: How to Find Joy in Hooking Up, Settling Down, and Everything in Between”. This week’s Dating Dish: Is it true that thinking about your ex can improve your current relationship? The Dear Damona question this week is: How do you know your conflict resolution style? Follow M...

If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated with your love life, chances are you are stuck in 1 (or more) of the 5 Dating Loops. In this masterclass Damona gives the signs and symptoms of each dating loop and actionable advice on how to break the cycle of dating loops and find your person. LAST CALL for the Dating Accelerator Program. Doors are closing this week and the first class is Wednesday, January...

Dan Savage, the host of the Savage Lovecast and the long-running column, Savage Love, talks about writing the rules of your own relationship. This week’s Dating Dish: If you clap when planes land, your partner might break up with you. Plus, Dan joins Damona in a very special Dear Damona to answer these questions: I put so much pressure on myself to find a guy that meets my standards, I think I am...

Carol Allen, Vedic astrologer and relationship coach, helps us understand the stars of 2023 and compatibility as it relates to someone else's astrological imprint. In the Dating Dish we cover: The Biggest Dating Trends Of 2023, According To Dating App Experts. And the Dear Damona question is: My match and I have lots of chemistry and common interests. Yet, he has made no moves toward intimacy. Wha...

In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to prep you for Dating Sunday and Peak Dating Season (aka right now!) Questions include: Some of my match’s questions make me uncomfortable. How should I respond? And, I am in the process of moving but want to start meeting matches in my new location right away. Am I getting ahead of myself? Plus, I haven’t dated in 7 year...

As we reflect on the year we’ve had and look ahead to start fresh, finding a partner to do life with often becomes a top priority. It all starts with getting clarity on what you’re looking for in a relationship. In this minisode Damona outlines the steps to making a vision board and breaks down why they work so that you can design a powerful roadmap for your life and manifest the relationship that...

Hunt Ethridge, award-winning international dating and relationship expert, breaks down cool new science in the relationship and dating space so you can hack the dating game once and for all. The Dating Dish headline is: Over one in 10 men are likely to cancel date plans due to feeling self-conscious. And the Dear Damona question is: My matches say they want commitment but then pull away after the...

Dufflyn Lammers, Relationship and Recovery Coach, outlines how to set healthy boundaries with your loved ones and dates so that you can have a happy and healthy holiday season. The Dating Dish headline is: Just FYI, Your Fourth Date Should Absolutely Be a Day Date. And the Dear Damona question is: My matches aren’t putting in the same effort I do. Should I confront them? Be sure to follow Dufflyn...

Chris Thompson, one of the hottest multi-platform content creators, breaks down the gender war he’s witnessing online and shares his methods for coming back to a place of peace. The Dating Dish headline is: Should Dating References Be Required In Online Dating? And the Dear Damona question is: Is my picker broken? Be sure to follow Chris on TikTok and Instagram @SupDaily and check out his podcast...

Jennifer Hurvitz, best-selling author and relationship coach, shares her personal experience and outlines how to return to dating after a big breakup. The Dating Dish headline is: Is the relationship doomed if you’re not sexually attracted to your partner. In Dear Damona a listener says: My boyfriend is great on paper, but things feel mundane. Am I being too picky, unrealistic, or holding onto an...

Jordan Green, family therapist and the founder of the Remble app, breaks down the 5 stages of every relationship to help you navigate the ups and downs that come with time. The Dating Dish headline today is: Here’s the No. 1 thing that makes relationships successful according to psychologists. The Dear Damona question is: I’m ready to return to dating and Bumble seems right for me. Can you share s...

Nicole Lapin, best-selling author and host of the podcast Money Rehab, meets you at the intersection of money and dating to help you develop your financial love language. The Dating Dish headline today is: Do you have a type? Maybe what you think you want and what you actually prefer don’t match up. The Dear Damona question is: After having our first video chat, I can no longer see myself kissing...