Friendships play an integral role in our lives, but what happens when your friends don’t like the person who you’re dating? It’s a massive dilemma as you begin to question whether you should trust your instincts or listen to your friends. The phrase too many cooks can spoil the broth comes into play as sometimes when you hear too many opinions it maybe becomes overwhelming and makes it harder to view the situation. We are joined this week with Andi Osho to discuss the topic and talk about her recently released book ‘Asking For A Friend’.

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The way we form attachments impacts us massively and it can often shape the way we act in a relationship and the partners we choose when dating. There’s a wide range of terms that categorises different ways we form attachments, all the way from secure to anxious attachment styles. In this episode, we go into depth about the different attachment types with life coach Amanda McPherson. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what each attachment category entails and how it may impact our relationships and the way our relationships develop.

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Dating is difficult, let alone dating in a pandemic. The last 12 months has changed the way we date and it’s a completely new territory and we are learning as we go. Dating during the pandemic means that we need to change the way we interact with people and our life is dependent on the restrictions that are in place. Luckily with the advancement of technology, we can virtually date and still connect with people via texting and phone and video calls. Some people find dating in the pandemic impossible but others have had success! This week we discuss the topic of dating whilst in a pandemic with Am Golhar.

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When going on a date, especially the first date, who should pay first, or should it be split evenly? For decades it was often the man who paid first but its 2021 and makes this topic even less clear cut. Do we think it’s romantic for the man to pay or if we are striving for equality why do some women expect this? Why do men tend to offer? This week we sit down with Mark Jarvis to discuss one of the most universal topics when it comes to dating.

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‘Sorry, unfortunately I didn’t feel a spark’. That sentence can end the prospect of a next date in a matter of seconds. The use of the word ‘spark’ is really ambiguous and could mean many things and it often leaves the person thinking ‘what did they mean by a spark?’ Did it mean that I was unattractive? Does the person not like my personality? Is the person using ‘spark’ as an excuse to soften what they really think?

All these thoughts can cloud our judgment over one simple word. In the latest episode of Dating Dilemmas Podcast, we speak with Kaylee Golding about the ‘spark’ and what exactly that ‘spark’ is.

“We need to remember you won’t be everyone’s cup of tea but someone out there will love your tea” - Kaylee Golding

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Growing up in a multicultural society our country is a melting pot of different cultures. People from a variety of different ethnicities are becoming more open to sharing a life with someone from a different heritage as theirs. Sometimes family dictates who we should be with and it’s even it’s seen as a taboo to be with someone from a different race to yours. This week we have spoken with Matt Cadman and his wife Esha who are in an inter-ethnic marriage and we speak to them about their experiences.

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Life is all about balance, but trying to make that balance is easier said than done. Sometimes a lack of balance when dating could mean a power shift when dating and the dynamics may change when one person may seem to have more of the power. Another factor that may throw the power shift off course is when one person has different priorities to the other person. One person may prioritise a career and the other person could potentially feel redundant in the relationship. In this episode, we combine the topic of power shift and career verses relationship with guest Faris Stingrai.

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There are numerous ways to meet your significant other and if you haven’t already considered it, matchmaking could be for you. This week we invited an expert onto the show, matchmaker Siobhan Copland. This week she answers questions about dating and gives her insight into topics such as whether opposites attract and how to become your own matchmaker.

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The dating landscape has changed dramatically over the last few decades. The development of technology has allowed us to open up the dating pool and meet via apps rather than in person. We’ve become so accustomed to seeing people’s faces on apps we often assume a narrative about them even before we speak to them. It’s natural to judge a book by its cover but has this ultimately prevented us from meeting the ‘one’. We sat down with Nikita Kanda to talk about first impressions and making assumptions about people when dating.

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So you’ve finally managed to land yourself a person that you see a future with, but how do you know when it’s the right time to make it official. Every situation is different and some are slow burners and others are ravishing fires. The length in time to make the relationship official can vary from a couple of weeks to almost a year. This week Remel London joined us on the podcast to have a chat with us to discuss when is it the right time to go official with the relationship.

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