As the conversation deepens around my new boyfriend, Yan and me go into further detail on what makes a partner truly AWESOME to date and how we can all reach that milestone in our own lives. Become the partner you're looking for, y'all! For all my US friends - hang in there! Dating is hard y'all but it's so much better together. Follow us on Instagram @DatingisHardYall and make sure to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts - wherever you listen!

SO. Guys. I'm not single anymore! I've met someone super special and who better to go into the dirty details of the whole encounter than with YAN himself. 

Hi guys! This week was suuuuuuper hectic in terms of life but actually, it might have helped me process my pain with the Dungeon Master a bit better. Anyhow! I do confess this week's episode is HELLA boring because I actually have no juicy drama to talk about. However! I am excited to say that there is a shiny new boi in my life and I am feeling pretty damn optimistic about this fellow. Will this end in disaster? Only time will tell! Dating is hard y'alllllll but life is better together! Make sure to follow our episode on your streaming platform of choice AND on Instagram @datingishardyall. 

This week has been really rough people. Like, REALLY rough. When you open yourself up to someone and trust them not to be shitty to you and then, surprise, they are? Wow does it hurt. If you're on a dating app or dating in any way, make sure to set clear emotional and physical boundaries so you are able to protect yourself from predatory people. They exist and are dangerous - prioritize your safety first.

So! For research purposes I went back to OKC since Date-ful is going to take a while to launch. Lo and behold, the messages from so many guys! So again, for *research* I started a bunch of conversations, only to be cancelled in the most lame ways possible TWICE and then I finally connected with someone but platonically. BUT THEN (plot thickens) I've met someone very promising. It's been a long time since I did a solo episode - hope you guys enjoy my GIANT monologue on dating during the pandemic!

In this episode, we're joined by an anonymous long-term friend of mine, Geoffry, on why it's hard to wrap our minds around the concept of dating even if you're super single with no prospects in sight. We talk emotional baggage, the shadow of exes past and the struggle to trust and hope in the process of dating when we've been let down many, many times before. If you're feeling all sorts of weird things about dating and you're not sure how to deal with it, hit play cause we're in the same boat. Make sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and follow us on Instagram at @DatingisHardYall!

Imagine a dating app that allows you to randomly call a handsome stranger...and they pick up! You're shy at first so you can keep your video blur on, meaning you can't see them and they can't see you. After you start talking, you feel comfortable enough to reduce the blur for both of you - and wouldn't you know it - you're talking to a total hunk! And the best part? This app actually EXISTS! It's called Blindlee. 

In this episode, we talk to the co-founder of Blindlee, an app that allows singles to connect through a unique way. We're talking a dating app for the future. To learn more about Blindlee, download it on the Android or Apple Appstore or visit their website at: https://blindlee.com/. 

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So! Surprise episode (part two) drop! Thought I'd give you guys the end of this conversation mid-week...as we enjoy another week of quarantining. In this episode, we go deeper into the concept of making our OWN dating website since we're all tired of mainstream dating apps. Should we do it? Listen in!

Guess who's back?! It's POLLY! In this week's episode, Polly and I discuss our dating lives (erm, single lives) during quarantine and why it's really tough to find dates when all you want to do is ball up and watch corny Netflix movies. Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @DatingisHardYall and leave us a review on iTunes/Apple Podcasts to support the show!

It's definitely not easy to be dating right now! Especially if you're a lady who is facing all sorts of pressure to lose weight, do household chores, while maintaining a stellar career ...the list goes on and on. In part two of my conversation with the awesome team behind @ReasonsWereNotDating (check them out HERE) we go deeper into why men often don't seem to realize what we as women face and what we hope they'll learn on how to be better, more supportive partners as they grow more aware of the challenges we face.

If you haven't become friends with us on Instagram, make sure to follow us HERE at @datingishardyall for some great art and good vibes! Stay safe friends.