On a brand new Date Em or Dump Em,” where we help Bella untangle a confusing connection. After a few promising dates, a guy she met on Hinge has gone from zero to sixty with intense compliments and fast-moving feelings. Did he just come on strong, or is this a classic case of love bombing? We unpack their DMs, weigh the risks, and give her the tools to spot the signs.

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On Date ’Em or Dump ’Em,” with Maney and LauRen. Nick reached out after dating a woman for about a month. They met in person, but he’s noticed she asks her mom about every plan, even things like concerts or simple outings. Despite liking her, Nick is concerned because she still relies on her mom for every decision, making it feel like a package deal. Maney and LauRen discuss how this dynamic might be a dealbreaker for Nick. And how if the shoe was on the other foot, we'd be saying "Momma's boy." What do you think?

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On Date ’Em or Dump ’Em,” with Maney and LauRen, Allie met a guy on Hinge, and she explains that, unlike her other online dates, she really connected with him—they had a good conversation, and he seemed to check a lot of her boxes. However, just as the date was going well, he noticed her ankle bracelet and asked if the “A” stood for “ankle,” leaving her questioning whether he was being serious or just joking. What do you think?

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On Date ’Em or Dump ’Em,” with Maney and LauRen, they introduce Caitlin, who is a bit nervous but has agreed to come on. Caitlin explains that she met a guy on Hinge, and although she mentioned being a cat person, he took it too far by acting like a cat on the date. Maney and LauRen discuss whether this odd behavior is a red flag, with Caitlin unsure if it’s worth a second date, and LauRen leaning toward ending things. What do you think?

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On Date ’Em or Dump ‘Em,” with Maney and LauRen. Trish sent a DM to be on the show, describing a situation she considers creepy. She met a guy a few weeks ago while waiting for lunch; they connected over TikTok, exchanged usernames, and he later slid into her DMs and asked for her number. Trish, still recovering from a breakup, was hesitant, but after consulting her friends (who said it was harmless), she decided to go for it. Now, though, she’s feeling uneasy as he keeps texting her. Is he a little too clingy or just really interested in dating her, and should that be a red flag? You decide!

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On “Date ’Em or Dump ’Em,” with Maney and LauRen, Garrett shares that he met a woman he really likes, but he’s conflicted because she’s also dating another woman. Maney and LauRen discuss with him whether he’s comfortable with this open relationship dynamic, and they debate if he should continue seeing her or end the relationship. Weigh in!

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On Date ’Em or Dump ‘Em,” with Maney and LauRen. Carrie, a longtime listener, joined the show after going on a few dates with a man she met on Match. Both are single parents, and they had a great first date at an expensive restaurant. She took precautions by telling her friends where she was going. However, things got weird when he said he planned to use his ex-wife’s credit card—the one meant for taking their daughter out—to fund the date. Now, she’s deciding whether this dating situation is a red flag.

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