Sharing My Truth

For generations, the rule seemed simple: the man pays on the first date. But in a world of equality, changing gender roles, and rising dating costs, does that rule still apply? Should men still pick up the check? Do women expect it, appreciate it, or see it as outdated? And when a woman reaches for her purse and offers to split the bill, does she actually mean it, or is she secretly hoping he'll i...

For years, we've been told that women are the ones dreaming about weddings, commitment, and happily ever after, while men are the ones avoiding marriage. But what if that story isn't true anymore? Recent research shows that 66% of men aged 18 to 29 say marriage is at least somewhat essential to their version of the American Dream. So what changed? Are young men becoming more interested in commitme...

A 36-year-old listener writes in with a question that many single men are asking right now: If dating apps aren't working, where do you actually meet women in real life? Like many people navigating modern dating, he's tired of swiping and wondering if there is a better way to meet someone. Should men be approaching women at grocery stores? Are bookstores, farmers' markets, hiking trails, and coffe...

A listener writes in with a dilemma that is guaranteed to divide opinions. After watching our "Does Size Matter?" video on YouTube, she sent in a story about her roommate, who recently ended a relationship because the sex wasn't giving her what she wanted. Now she's feeling guilty and wondering if she was too focused on one physical detail, or if sexual compatibility is a valid reason to walk away...

A listener shares the story of a relationship defined by two painful realities: alcohol abuse and infidelity. For years, his partner's drinking led to chaos, broken trust, and repeated cheating. Friends and family told him to leave. He didn't. Time after time, he chose to stay, hoping things would change. Eventually, they did. Today, she is sober, their relationship is healthier, and life is far m...

In this episode of Sharing My Truth, Mel and Suzie tackle one of the most controversial dating trends of the last few years. More and more men are looking beyond North America and Western Europe for love, claiming they can find more traditional values, stronger relationships, and better dating experiences abroad. But does it actually work? Mel and Suzie explore why some men are leaving the Western...

In this episode of Sharing My Truth, Mel and Suzie dive into one of the most controversial relationship statistics out there: women initiate nearly 70% of divorces. But if women are the ones leaving, why do so many people still blame men for the collapse of modern marriages? Are men emotionally unavailable? Are women’s expectations unrealistic? Has social media, modern independence, and shifting g...

In this episode of Sharing My Truth, Mel and Suzie take on one of the biggest questions in modern dating: are women the problem? From impossible standards and dating apps to mixed signals, ghosting, unrealistic expectations, and the growing frustration from men, this conversation gets honest fast. The hosts break down what women are getting wrong in dating, where men are struggling, and why modern...

Women asked men on Reddit one simple question: “How do I hit on you?” The answers were honest, unexpected, hilarious, and in some cases, brutally direct. In this episode, Mel and Suzie react to real responses from men about how women should flirt, approach guys and show interest without coming across as awkward, desperate, or fake. From subtle signs to direct pickup lines, they break down what act...

You meet in real life. There’s a vibe. She gives you her number. So why does everything fall apart the moment you text her to set up a date? In this episode, we break down a listener voice note from a man who keeps hitting the same frustrating pattern: great in-person connection, number exchanged, one follow-up text… and then silence. This isn’t random, and it’s happening to more men than you thin...

“How do I know if my wife is cheating?” That’s the question a listener sent in, and in this episode, we unpack it honestly, without jumping to conclusions. Mel and Suzie don’t fully agree on this one, which makes it even more real. One leans into trusting your instincts; the other challenges how easy it is to misread normal relationship shifts as something more. We talk through: The signs people t...

You sent them in… and we’re reading them out. In this episode, we go through real red flags and green flags our listeners have experienced in dating and relationships and give our honest take on each one. Some are obvious, some are questionable, and some might surprise you. We react to: Red flags people weren’t sure about, but probably should have been Green flags that actually signal something re...

In this episode, we unpack a write-in from a man in his 30s who keeps dating women who, on paper, have everything, great careers, stability, intelligence, and their lives together. And yet, something isn’t clicking. The dates feel polite. Predictable. Low energy. So what’s going on? Is it modern dating dynamics? Are people playing it too safe? Or is there a disconnect between what looks good on pa...

More and more men are starting to feel like dating has become one-sided. You plan, you lead, you pay, you follow up, and still, it goes nowhere. So what’s actually going on? In this episode, we break down the real question: how much effort is too much? And do women even see it the same way? We get into: Why dating can feel one-sided for men right now The effort men put in that often goes unnoticed...

A male listener writes in with a question a lot of men quietly struggle with, how much should you prioritize a woman early on… especially before date two? He’s busy, focused on work, and not interested in dropping everything for someone he barely knows. But he’s noticing something; things seem to fizzle if he doesn’t step up quickly. So what’s really going on? Do women expect to come first right a...

What really happens the first night you go back to his place? For a lot of couples, that moment can feel exciting, awkward, confusing, and full of unspoken expectations. Men often think they know what women want in that situation… but many get it completely wrong. In this episode of the Sharing My Truth podcast, Mel and Suzie break down the reality of the first night at his place. What women are a...

A listener writes in with a question many men are afraid to admit out loud. He’s about to get married, but instead of feeling excited, he feels insecure. He says his fiancée often makes him feel like he’s not good enough for her, whether it’s comments about money, ambition, or the kind of man she thinks he should be. Now he’s wondering if these are normal pre-wedding doubts… or a sign he should re...

What questions should you really be asking when you’re dating someone new? And more importantly, what answers should make you pause? In this episode of Sharing My Truth, Mel and Suzie dive into the dating questions that quietly reveal red flags. These are the questions that can tell you a lot about someone’s character, emotional maturity, and intentions long before you get too invested. From how s...

Dating has never been more talked about, yet more people feel confused, frustrated, and disconnected than ever before. So what’s actually going on? In this episode, we unpack the growing tension between modern women and modern men. Are men feeling pushed aside? Are women overwhelmed by expectations they helped create? And here’s the harder question: are some women self-sabotaging while believing t...

In this episode, we break down why men ghost after a date and what it really means when a guy suddenly pulls away without explanation. Is it fear of commitment? Too many options from dating apps? Emotional immaturity? Or was he simply not that invested? We unpack the psychology behind ghosting, why men disappear after first and second dates, and the uncomfortable truths most women do not want to h...

She wrote in asking the question so many women quietly wrestle with: Am I settling for the nice guy or holding out for the dream man? We answered her story in a full episode, breaking down chemistry versus comfort, safety versus passion, and the pressure women feel to be grateful for “good enough.” She listened, and now she’s writing back. In this follow-up episode to Settling For The Nice Guy Or...

In this episode of Sharing My Truth, we dig into how porn is shaping modern dating, sex, and emotional intimacy. From delayed commitment and unrealistic expectations to performance anxiety and emotional disconnection, w explore why more men are opting out of real relationships and what that means for women trying to date in today’s landscape. We talk honestly about how easy access to porn affects...

Dating in your 30s can feel exhausting, especially when you’re a successful woman who has done the work, built a full life, and still keeps ending up in the same dating patterns. This episode is inspired by a write-in from a 32-year-old woman who is financially stable, emotionally aware, and completely burned out by dating and is quietly wondering if she’s the problem. We read her message and talk...

We asked our listeners one simple question: what is the one thing someone said on a date that instantly killed the vibe? The answers were brutal. From oversharing ex drama and financial confessions no one asked for, to “jokes” that were anything but funny, this episode dives into the real-life comments that turned promising dates into absolute no’s. Some were awkward, some were shocking, and a few...

He hasn’t asked her. He’s just thinking about it and wondering if even thinking this makes him the asshole. In this episode, we break down a relationship dilemma that’s more internal than confrontational. A man earns enough to comfortably support both himself and his girlfriend, and he’s debating whether it’s wrong to want her to quit her job. Not because she asked. Not because there’s a problem....