Before the date even happens, there’s a whole process that goes into deciding if it’s worth saying yes. In this episode-the first of our three-part First Date Breakdown Series-we’re talking about what goes into preparing for a first date: how we decide if we’re going, what we expect from pre-date communication, and the effort it takes for a woman to get ready (spoiler: it’s a lot).

Plus, we’re introducing our brand-new segment, “We Have Thoughts, But No Credentials,” where we give our completely unqualified advice on listener-submitted questions. Will you want to take our advice? Maybe. Will it be entertaining? Absolutely.

Buckle up, because we’re just getting started—next up, the actual date!