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Welcome back to the Love Laugh Lounge, where dating disasters and midlife musings collide! In this episode, Joel and E dive into the chaos of dating apps, their strategies (and frustrations), and the evolving world of meeting people IRL. From dissecting cringe-worthy dating profiles to recounting hilariously bad first dates, they serve up their trademark blend of humor and honesty.

Topics include:

• Why being "friends first" is a red flag for men
• The unspoken rules of profile pictures
• How social media and dating coaches might be ruining the dating pool
• The pros and cons of speed dating events (and the surprising connections made)

As always, Joel and E offer raw and hilarious takes on modern romance, midlife expectations, and why finding the right sushi spot might just be the key to love.

Key takeaway: Whether you’re swiping on apps, mingling at events, or just avoiding the dog-tongue-up-the-nose profile pics, there’s always room to reframe, refocus, and rediscover what you’re looking for.

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