Dre and Ben review a listener's email.

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Loving the same TV show or band can jump start a relationship, but will it endure? Plus, is that a doctor in those scrubs or is he just playing one on Tinder?

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States are reopening and singles are trying to figure out if traditional dating will go back to the way it was or Facetime dates are here to stay. Another single experiences quarantine with her boyfriend and his family, despite barely knowing one another. And, we also hear from show favorite Reno who has a message for Ben. 

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When we started this podcast, it was to provide an escape in a difficult time. We were all in quarantine, everything was so uncertain. And it still is. The show became a platform for sharing stories about personal relationships, showing up for one another and encouraging difficult conversations. We felt that proceeding with a new episode this week as usual was not appropriate. This is a defining moment for our country to change the systemic racism that exists in America. It is important for us, as a production team, to take a step back and hold space for what is happening in our communities. Especially our home in Philadelphia. Finding the right words has been difficult. It’s important for us to be the audience this week. To listen and turn our attention to being better allies to the black community; by better educating ourselves, showing up, and having tough conversations with our neighbors, our friends and families that can no longer be ignored. So please let’s be better to one another and stay safe out there.

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We hear back from Kate about the excuse she got from a guy who blew her off. Dre and Ben also dig into a question from a listener whose date ending in a 3 mile walk home.

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This week we hear from people moving in, moving away, and moving together. We check in with Theresa to see how things are going with her subway beau, a new single talks about how unhealthy social media can be during a mid-pandemic breakup and we hear from someone who is keeping sparks flying from thousands of miles away.

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Love in the time of COVID is affecting people of all ages. Whether you’re a parent, dating a parent, or you had to move back in with your parents, each scenario breeds its own challenges. We'll also hear back from a familiar voice and her PSA on unsolicited explicit pictures and why no one wants them. If you have a question or quarantine confession you want Dre and Ben to look at on the show, write to us at [email protected] or Tweet us @DatingDiariesQC.

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Ben's mom joins for this bonus episode. Dr. Nedra Fetterman is a renowned relationship therapist and licensed psychologist. Dre gives an update about her most recent ghosting experience and Dr. Fetterman shares some insight into the deeper reasons why people ghost.

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Being isolated away from your friends and family can be really tough but we talk to singles who are finding the benefits to spending time with yourself. People are learning new skills, designating private spaces, and finding ways to be more comfortable with themselves. Dre and Ben delve into the power of focusing on yourself and Dre shares her own quarantine confession.

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Andrea and Ben revisit the step over text with a new listener question and talk about bargaining with yourself and breakups in quarantine. If you’d like your question answered on a future episode, email us about your quarantine dating situation at [email protected]. 

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