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Dating in midlife is a trip, and in this episode of Midlife Uncensored, we’re unpacking yet another fresh dose of rejection. E shares her latest “I got dumped” moment—because nothing says modern dating like a sudden “let’s just be friends” call right before a planned date. Meanwhile, Joel and E dive into the bigger question: why does dating feel like an endless cycle of excitement, letdown, and back to the drawing board?

But don’t worry, we’ve got solutions. Kind of. Joel pitches a revolutionary new dating strategy: custom T-shirts that say, “If you’re single, stop me and say hi.” Will this be the game-changer dating needs, or just a one-way ticket to public embarrassment? Either way, we’re making them.

Also in this episode:

• Why dating apps might be making people less willing to commit
• The paradox of choice and why everyone is “just not feeling it”
• Where single people actually hang out (and why we can’t seem to find them)
• Why taking a break from dating isn’t giving up—it’s just survival

With only one more episode left in the season, we’re keeping it real, airing our grievances, and reminding ourselves that we’re all in this ridiculous dating game together. Subscribe, follow, and send us your best “I got dumped” stories—we could all use the validation.

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• Follow Emanuela on IG emanuela5683 or accountability_with_e

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