You can’t get great at flirting without making mistakes, as dating coach Connell Barrett learned the hard way. In this candid and hilarious episode, Connell shares 7 huge flirting mistakes he made—including the time a woman poured a pitcher of ice-water down his shirt. He also shares 7 lessons that helped him crack the code on male-female connection.

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You texted, but she didn’t reply. So you assume you’re ghosted. Not so fast! Dating coach Connell Barrett says that one unanswered text isn’t ghosting. It’s just dating in 2026. On this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” Connell breaks down why most “ghosting” isn’t actually ghosting—and he shares 22 funny, playful follow-up messages that get women writing you back and going on dates with you. Listen now.

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Most guys struggle on first dates by playing it too safe. Same dull questions, same dull answers, same text she sends the next day: “I didn’t feel a connection.” In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares a drastic, powerful solution. “Blow up” your next first date! Connell breaks down the three rules to take your dates from forgettable to explosively fun. He also explains why the “risky” move is the smartest one you can make. Listen now.

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You want to meet women in the real world, but you you worry that it’s weird or socially creepy. In this episode of the “How to Get a Girlfriend” podcast, dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett explains why now is the best time ever to meet women “in the wild.” He shares how he and his clients are proving it every day. Listen now so you can stop overthinking and start approaching women in your day-to-day life.

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Nothing kills a date faster than running out of things to say—and the awkward silence that follows. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and author Connell Barrett breaks down 8 great first-date topics that lead to free-flowing, flirty conversations. You’ll learn how to keep conversations going, banter with charm, and get a lot more second dates.

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You see a woman in the real world you want to meet—but you freeze, get stuck in your head, and have no clue what to say. On this episode of the “How to Get a Girlfriend” podcast, dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares 31 flirty, funny things to say to break the ice with women. Listen now for 31 openers that are charming, playful and NEVER creepy.


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Do you want to meet women without sounding like some weird pickup artist? In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares five pickup lines for men who hate pickup lines. You’ll hear how his client Taylor went from overthinking approaches to confidently meeting and dating Cassie—no cheesy pickup lines needed. And if Taylor can do it, so can you!


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If you feel you’re just not handsome enough to get a great girlfriend, this episode will change how you think. Dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett sits down with his client Shekar, who used to feel like he wasn’t handsome enough to date wonderful women. Then he flew to New York City for Connell’s Wingman Weekend approaching bootcamp. Now he can meet women, get numbers, flirt—and he finally feels worthy!

Episode Highlights:

4:31: The “Hand of God” Approach That Changed Shekar’s Confidence

14:14: Why It’s Not Creepy to Approach Women at the Gym

24:45: The Secret to Playful Banter on the Dating Apps

36:35: The Surprising Link Between Self-Improvement and Getting a Girlfriend

1:03:25: How Much Does Where You Live Impact Your Love Life?


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Robbie was once so anxious around women he couldn’t even say hi to his crush, the cute cashier. And the idea of approaching women felt impossible. Then came one unforgettable Friday night. With dating coach and author Connell Barrett as his wingman, Robbie grabbed seven phone numbers and soon met his romantic partner. On this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” Connell and Robbie unpack the aha moments that changed Robbie’s love life.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

08:25: The Cute Cashier Robbie Was Too Anxious to Talk To

14:15: A Simple Mindset Shift that Made Approaching Simple

24:50: The Playful Opener that Unlocked Robbie’s Confidence

34:15: “I Was in God Mode!” How Robbie Got 7 Phone Numbers in One Night

50:37: How Approaching Women Changes Your Entire Dating Life

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Not knowing what to say or how to flirt on first dates can get any guy trapped in the dreaded friend zone. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares 37 flirty things to say that spark chemistry and help her feel a real romantic connection—without using any manipulative pickup artist tactics. Listen now so you can confidently flirt and start getting second dates.

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