Unapologetically Asian

82. Dating Apps Suck, Emotional Unavailability & Low Effort Culture ft. Brenda Van

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We're joined by boss babe, Brenda Van - founder of Dating Apps Suck - a dating events company that brings together like-minded individuals through connection-building initiatives like mixers, speed dating & most recently, run clubs.

Grab that cup of tea or shot of tea-quila and join us as we delve into the culture of modern day dating (Melb vs. Syd 👀), why we're emotionally unavailable & why dating apps do in fact suck!!

In this episode we discuss:

  • Immigrant fam work ethic
  • What is Dating App Sucks?
  • Dating apps vs. dating events
  • Dating App Sucks success stories
  • Date zero
  • Best & worst dating stories
  • Being emotionally unavailable
  • Australia's low effort dating culture
  • Dating in Melb vs. Syd
  • The provider mindset
  • Future of DAS
  • and so much more!


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    Special guests: ⁠Brenda Van
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