In this special Halloween episode, Damona is back with another round of your deepest, darkest dating horror stories. She’s joined by Rory Uphold, actress, singer-songwriter and host of the podcast, Crimes of the Heart. Together they discuss what went wrong and what you might be able to do if you find yourself in a similar situation. The Dating Dish headline today is: 95 Couples Costumes Ideas That Are Cute, But Not The Nauseating Kind Of Cute.

Be sure to follow Rory on Instagram @ICouldBeBlonder 

And, check out her podcast, Crimes of the Heart, wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.

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Orna Walters, domestic violence survivor turned love coach, shares her personal story, some signs to look out for, and how to prepare yourself for a happy, healthy partnership. The Dating Dish headline today is: Unpopular Opinion: Long-distance relationships have the most potential. The Dear Damona question is: When is the right time to discuss taking down our dating profiles?

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Nora McInerny, author and host of the podcast, Terrible, Thanks For Asking, discusses how she managed after losing the love of her life, how she opened herself back up to love and how every experience in between led her to exactly where she is today. The Dating Dish headline today is: Dating is Broken. Going Retro Could Fix It. The Dear Damona question is: I found my missed connection on LinkedIn. Should I message him?

Be sure to pick up a copy of Bad Vibes Only: And Other Things I Bring To The Table by visiting Nora’s website: https://noraborealis.com/

And follow Nora on Instagram @Noraborealis

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Check out The New York Times article Dating Is Broken. Going Retro Could Fix It. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/29/opinion/dating-courtship-relationships.html

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Nick Viall, author and host of the podcast The Viall Files, discusses his new book Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday and helps you navigate the ups and downs of the dating process so you feel more empowered when you go out. The Dating Dish headline today is: Is your work stress making you more critical in dating and relationships? Then later, it’s not just Dear Damona. We’ll be doing a crossover Ask Nick/Dear Damona as we both tackle your questions in love and dating. Questions include: My match seems to have suddenly lost interest and I really like him. What should I do? And, my match revealed that she isn’t looking for a relationship after dating me for 3 weeks. Should I wait it out or move on?

Be sure to pick up a copy of Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday at https://damonahoffman.com/DontTextYourHappyBirthday

And follow Nick on Instagram @NickViall  

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Nadia Jagessar, from Netflix’s hit show Indian Matchmaking, discusses her matchmaking experiences, her current relationship status and what she learned from participating in the show. The Dating Dish headline today is: How can you upgrade your text flirting (according to the U.S. Emoji Trend Report.) The Dear Damona question is: I have a crush. How can I encourage them to ask me out?

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Hosts of the Excuse My Grandma podcast, Kim Murstein and her Grandma Gail, break down the differences in dating for different generations. The headline today is: Here’s Exactly How (and Why!) You Should Soft Launch Your Relationship on Instagram. The Dear Damona question is: I am afraid to share some personal info with my match. What should I do? 

Follow Kim and Grandma Gail on Instagram and TikTok @ExcuseMyGrandma 

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Rob Mack, a positive psychology expert, author and television personality, shares his lessons and inspirations for how to “Love from the Inside Out”. The headline today is: Why is being “too nice” such a turn off? The Dear Damona question is: My on again, off again relationship keeps failing but I can’t let it go. What should I do?

Follow Rob on Instagram @RobMackOfficial

Grab a copy of his book “Love from the Inside Out” at CoachRobMack.com/books

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Roy Wood, Jr., host of the podcasts The Daily Show: Beyond the Scenes and Roy’s Job Fair, gives us his take on dating, race relations and the worst dating advice he’s ever heard. The headline today is: Is Cheating Contagious? The Dear Damona question is: Why are people verbally attacking me on dating apps when I say I’m not interested? 

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Ilana Dunn, the foremost authority on Millennial and Gen Z dating and the host of the podcast “Seeing Other People”, shares her top texting tips for meeting your match and her no games approach that is rewriting the rules for today’s daters. The headline today is: Liar Liar profile on fire - folks are fibbing on dating apps - but about what? The Dear Damona question is: How do I know if my relationship is worth fighting for?

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In this special Season 10 premiere of Dates & Mates, Damona is here to answer all of your questions like: How do I keep my imagination from running wild once I meet a match? My marriage ended in an affair ten years ago, how do I re-enter the dating world in a positive way? And, how do I tell my partner that my interest in a polyamorous relationship is not a phase?

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