This week Ariel Cowell and I recount 7 years of dating history that spanned our time as roommates - ranging from a first date at Chuck E. Cheese, receiving nearly identical Christmas presents from separate men, and dates with (multiple) coworkers. We deep dive into all aspects of friendships as they relate to dating. At what point do you introduce the guy you're dating to your friends? Is it beneficial to let friends know when you're not a fan of their partner, and what do you do if you're on the receiving end of that feedback? And how do you successfully navigate out of the friend zone and into a successful long-term relationship and cohabitation?

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