Dating Kinda Sucks

Sarah and Adam discuss cuffing season - that lovely time from autumn to Valentine's Day when people link up to enjoy some intimacy and companionship over the holidays. It's not quite casual sex, and it's not a relationship, but it's a weird hybrid form of dating that works for some and breaks the hearts of others. Your hosts round out the episode with some discussion of couples costumes on Hallowe...

In this week's episode of the Dating Kinda Sucks podcast, Sarah and Adam talk about the difficulties with maintaining long distance relationships. Should you bother trying, or are you doomed from the start? The hosts give you some tools to help you make long distance dating work, even if it's only on the short term. And as always, we hear some dating stories, some sex stories, and another rant fro...

Today's episode looks at the 1995 book by Southern Baptist know-it-all Gary Chapman that became an "overnight" sensation fourteen years later in 2009: The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate. Sarah and Adam discuss how much of the love languages are common sense, Adam rants about motivational speaking, Sarah admits that she's a slacker, and the two come up with so...

In this episode, Adam and Sarah talk about all of the little things that people do in relationships that might have a negative effect on their happiness. There are plenty of minor behaviors that, on their own, seem innocuous, but when combined with dishonesty, lies of omission, or cumulative behavior, become a problem or a sign of a failing relationship. Are you a micro cheater? Have you done thin...

Sarah and Adam talk about some of the many issues related to dating that can lead to anxiety. Drawing from their own experiences as well as the group discussion in their Facebook group, your inimitable hosts learn that Adam's a big weirdo as always, with bizarre dating anxiety that is completely unrelated to how anyone normal feels when it comes to dating. Plus, find out if Sarah's curse of the ba...

This week Adam and Sarah invite Scout, an active listener and a member of the FetLife community on the show. The three talk about the more mainstream side of the fetish world, like voyeurism/exhibitionism, BDSM and foot fetishes, to some of the more obscure ones out there, like looning, oculolinctus, and stigmatophilia. From cuckolds to furries, this episode is your one-stop fetish shop! As always...

Adam and Sarah talk about the concept of being out of someone’s league. Is it a real thing or is it just a BS concept that supports poor self-esteem and low confidence? Listen as the Dating Kinda Sucks duo butt heads, fight it out, and emerge relatively unscathed. Do you agree with their final conclusion? Let us know! As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their input by c...

Sarah and Adam talk about her trip to Vegas, and do we smell Waffle House on the horizon? Plus, the two discuss the difficulties presented by being public and transparent about their lives, and analyze whether it’s worth it to potentially ruin your life by being honest in a public forum. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their input by calling the DKS Hotline. Let us...

In this episode of Dating Kinda Sucks, Sarah and Adam talk about some of the dating horror stories in the news, Sarah shares her worst dating story, and Adam talks about the time he almost got murdered, plus his weekend trying to get laid at a wedding. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their input by calling the DKS Hotline. Let us know you're listening by calling or...

This week, Adam and Sarah invite special guest Ashley, the co-founder of Brunchspeak.com, to join them as they talk about dating after a divorce. As always, the conversation takes the listener to some interesting places, as we talk about second-rate handjobs, new techniques for masturbation thanks to Adam's porn fetishes, and a whole lot more! As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advic...

On this episode, Sarah and Adam talk about whether or not guys and girls can be friends, discuss her recent date with the Gentleman, and as always, go off on a few tangents about dating, sex, and relationships in general. This is a special episode, since we have our very first guest! Priscilla, an admin and co-founder of Facebook group Serial Singles, joins us with her own insight and a great stor...

This episode Sarah and Adam recap their dates of the previous week and talk next steps with those dates. They recap the Facebook group poll regarding naming body parts and talk about if it's normal to name your partner's body parts. When it comes to handling creepy guys online either on dating apps or through social media, the two discuss the best ways to handle those creepers. As always, we need...

Is it okay to keep a dirty little secret? And if so, what secrets are okay to keep from your partner and what should you share to prevent it from fights with your partner down the road? On Episode 17, Sarah and Adam talk about lies you probably shouldn't tell your partner and things you shouldn't omit from the relationship. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their inpu...

Sarah is back from her Hawaiian vacation and Adam has a lot to share about his current dating situation. In addition to discussing their failing dating lives, the two discuss the best ways to take it from casual (not booty call) to serious. It takes communication, trust and some luck...well not really but sometimes it feels like that. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give...

There are a ton of ways to meet people. You can meet people on dating sites, out and about in regular life or in these couple of ways Adam and Sarah talk about Episode 15 of the Dating Kinda Sucks Podcast. The two continue to give dating advice and talk about their own crappy dating lives. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their input by calling the DKS Hotline. Let u...

Relationships are hard, and they are even harder when sex is involved. Episode 13 of the Dating Kinda Sucks Podcast covers issues one might encounter when it comes to the physical aspect of a relationship. Should you tell your friends about your sex life? Are there dealbreakers when it comes to getting physical? As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their input by calling...

Pick up lines...do you love them or hate them? In the current state of the dating world, pick up lines have become a staple for starting conversations and ending them within the same second. This episode Sarah and Adam will be going over some of the best and some of the absolute worst lines out there on the internet that people continue to use. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advi...

When is the right time to take a break from dating? And is there a right time to call it quits for an extended period of time? Yes, there definitely is. This episode, Sarah and Adam talk about the great things that happen once you decide to take a break from the dating world and focus on your goals and personal issues. As always, they'll be talking bad dates of the week, giving dating advice and e...

On Episode 10 of the Dating Kinda Sucks Podcast, Sarah and Adam celebrate their "successful" dates and the excitement of having 10 episodes by getting hammered on the show. Throughout the episode they talk about sex, their most recent dates and take tons of shots that they probably shouldn't have taken just for the sake of entertainment. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or g...

Ever had sex with an ex? On this episode of the Dating Kinda Sucks Podcast, Sarah and Adam go in depth on their sex with an ex stories and provide advice when it comes to sleeping with a former significant other. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their input by calling the DKS Hotline. Let us know you're listening by calling or texting 407-519-0181 or emailing us at d...

Sarah and Adam talk about some major relationship red flags such as passive aggressive behavior from either you or your partner, feeling as though you aren't good enough and troubles in the bedroom. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their input by calling the DKS Hotline. Let us know you're listening by calling or texting 407-519-0181 or emailing us at datingkindasuck...

There are defining moments in every relationship. In Episode 7, Sarah and Adam talk about the milestones each relationship enters and how to respond to those milestones and changes. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their input by calling the DKS Hotline. Let us know you're listening by calling or texting 407-519-0181 or emailing us at datingkindasuckspodcast@gmail.co...

On episode 6, Sarah and Adam talk in depth on how to build the best dating profile that will (hopefully) give you more matches! From tips about posting the right kind of photos to what to say in your bio, they talk about what they've seen and go over all of the other weird things out there in the online dating world. As always, we need listeners to call and ask for advice or give their input by ca...