Dating Kinda Sucks

One of the most popular discussions among people in relationships revolves around love languages. While it seems nice to have our relationships tied up in such pretty little bows, the reality is that love languages are trash. The author, a misogynistic homophobic old pastor, created the concept as a way to benefit men, and the more you examine love languages as the babbling nonsense it is, you sta...

The Facebook Group "Are We Dating The Same Guy?" that's cropped up in every city gives women a way to screen out the dirtbags, sociopaths, and narcissists, or find out if they're dating or married to one, but is there a dark side to it? Sarah and Adam discuss whether these groups are helpful or a potential horror. Also this week, an email from a listener who wants to give up on dating, Sarah discu...

This week, Sarah and Adam dive into the foul depths of the Internet to bring you some of the darkest and weirdest dating and relationship stories. But that's not all! This week has the Chilean edition of "What to See With Sarah G", a DKS meetup in Seattle on Thursday, June 29th at the Graduate Hotel, a call from the DKS Hotline, AND the podcast premiere of musician Josaleigh Pollett's newest singl...

This week, your hosts discuss the concept of pretty privilege. Is it a real thing, and if pretty people do get more advantages in life while the rest of us uggos get nothing, is it actually a privilege or a curse in disguise? Could it be that what we call pretty privilege is actually objectification on a systemic level? Listen and find out! Also this week, Adam puts on his radio voice for an eroti...

Friendships and relationships can be tricky, but one important tool to navigate them is to recognize toxicity and cut it out of your life. This week, your hosts talk about those people in your life with whom you may occasionally get into arguments, and help you identify if it was just your average fight, or is the other person toxic? Also this week, Adam spirals into hermit life again, Sarah regre...

Before you listen to this episode, call the DKS Hotline at 407-519-0181 and ask us a question! Done? Great. The new trend in toxic man culture and women shaming is a nonsense phrase called "pair bonding" and how it applies to a woman's sex life (never the man's, of course). How much bullshit does this concept contain and how do you counter it when some crusty-assed dude brings it up? Your hosts wi...

With so many layoffs happening and so many people suffering financially, dating can seem daunting. Your hosts talk about the best mindset to have if you're dating while watching your budget, and ways to avoid losing more money while going on dates. Also this week, Sarah goes on a hot girl walk, Adam takes over "What To See" and talks about his Vegas trip, and another caller asks for advice through...

What's the end goal of a relationship? Does it have to be marriage? After Sarah takes a private trip to Hawaii, does she have big news about her and Roy? You won't want to miss this episode, full of travel tips for Oahu, a caller to the DKS Helpline, Adam's birthday plans, and a hole filled with Sarah's puke. Dating Kinda Sucks is a raw, honest, and hilarious podcast that focuses on all aspects of...

One important aspect of healthy relationships is the platonic friendships we make, and this week your hosts will explore the tricky topic of how the hell you make friends as an adult? Also this week, Adam talks about grief and teeth, Sarah's got a pussy problem, your hosts answer an email from a listener who's never been kissed, and we explore Saint Louis for What To See With Sarah G! Dating Kinda...

Is paying for everything a red flag? The power of money can create an obligation even in the most innocent of scenarios, but when used maliciously, it creates a false sense of obligation and a dangerous power dynamic. Your hosts give you some tips to navigate the dating world and avoiding the red flags that fly out of men’s wallets. Also in this episode, Sarah discusses her move across the country...

There are red flags to watch out for when you first meet someone, and then there are the red flags that don't show up until you're naked and vulnerable in bed with a new partner. Sarah and Adam identify the pre-, post-, and inter-coital warning signs that you don't want to miss. Also this week, your hosts answer an email question from a listener, Sarah explores Little Rock in her latest What To Se...

What is the mullet conundrum? It's the issue you're presented with when the partner you love makes a cosmetic change that you hate. How do you handle it? Sarah and Adam discuss the best actions you can take when faced with . . . the mullet conundrum. Also this week, What To See With Sarah G. looks at Dublin and we take another caller from the DKS Hotline! Dating Kinda Sucks is a raw, honest, and h...

Can we stop treating single people, and especially single women, like they’re somehow incomplete? This week, Sarah and Adam talk about stopping the stigma society places on being single. Are you contributing to it? Also this week, Sarah tells us what to see in Nashville, Adam’s about to give up on Utah dating, and we take another call from the DKS Hotline about dating with an age difference! Datin...

They say that one of the best ways to test a relationship is to go on vacation together (that or shop at IKEA). Sarah and Adam give you some great tips for making the most out of traveling, setting expectations for your couple's vacay, and staying together and happy while you travel. Also this week, Sarah's leaving Nashville for good, Adam's giving up on Utah dating, and we have another "What to S...

Originally aired on February 2022. If narcissists and abusers had a rule book, rule number one would be “Love bomb.” The act of love bombing flatters, entices, and manipulates, and most of us have fallen victim to it at least once in our lives. But how do you recognize it and how do you avoid the romantic terrorists in the world who bomb the hell out of you and then leave you lying in a crater of...

For centuries, the concept of virginity has been used to subjugate women and shame men, and it’s time to get rid of these concepts. Adam and Sarah talk about why virginity is a misogynistic, purity culture nonsense concept that only serves to harm others, mislead children, and enable toxic men. Also in this episode, Adam goes on another date in Utah, Sarah almost poops her pants in public, and we...

Groundhogging is the idea that you keep dating the same type over and over again, expecting a different result. It's important to assess why your type is the type you're attracted to, and if it's toxic, it's time to change. Learn how to do what's best for your dating life! Also in this episode, we have a new travel-based segment called "What To See with Sarah G" where Sarah highlights her favorite...

The DKS summer break continues with another classic episode from October 2019! Pick-up artists aren't artists of any kind. They're pathetic garbage humans who rely on bullshit ideologies and slavishly follow in the tiny shallow footsteps of losers who give themselves nicknames like "Mystery" and "Juggle" while spouting out theories on getting laid that all boil down to massive failures on a monume...

Dating Kinda Sucks is on a brief summer break, but bringing back a classic episode from the DKS Vault that will help you identify if you have gaslighting people in your life. Sarah certainly did! Also in this classic episode from 2019, Adam is about to get his heart broken by two different people, and our optimism and carefree attitudes seem out of place in today's world. Dating Kinda Sucks is a r...

In this week's Conversation About, Sarah and Adam talk with Chloe Veitch about dating as a reality TV star. In April 2020 Essex-born Chloe became lockdown-famous when ‘Too Hot To Handle’, the Netflix series she starred in, went viral around the world. The reality dating show that penalised contestants for any physical contact quickly outpaced the channel’s ‘Love Is Blind’ for worldwide views and m...

We all know to look out for red flags, but what are some of the positive attributes that might indicate a potential partner is good for you? This week, Sarah and Adam explore the green flags that present themselves with healthy individuals. Also this week, we reveal Master of None's real name, Sarah climbs a volcano, and Adam launches season 3 of his true crime podcast, Angel at the Starlite Motel...

That green monster jealousy can seep into any relationship, but is there ever a time when we should welcome it with open arms? Sarah and Adam explore whether or not jealousy can ever be healthy, and the answer might surprise you! Also this week: Adam finds a love for cuddling, Sarah avoids being sold into white girl slavery, and we have a new question from our DKS Helpline. Dating Kinda Sucks is a...

With Sarah traveling around Guatemala, Adam has taken over the studio, locked himself in and gone on an uninterrupted 75-minute rant. If you’re preparing your arguments for incoming mansplaining, if you’re a man who is trying to do better or if you have a man or boy in your life who is trying to move on from misogyny, this episode is for you! Dating Kinda Sucks is a raw, honest, and hilarious podc...

Too many people enter a relationship thinking that they're entitled to something they're not. Send this episode to those people, as Sarah and Adam explain how subversive coercion can be in violating someone's consent, especially when both parties are married or in a relationship. They explore many of the subtle ways that toxic partners use coercion and give you the tools to recognize it in yoursel...

Are you feeling stagnant on the dating apps? It's probably time to take a break, reassess your situation, and refresh your profile! Sarah and Adam give you some insider tips into why a dating profile revitalization can yield more higher quality matches for you. Also this week - our first caller to the DKS Hotline, Sarah suffers a scare and Adam meets a soulmate from an alternate life. Dating Kinda...