Jeans And A Nice Top

App profile curation is a THING! A bad app profile can totally see you missing out on hot dates and good chats. This week we recap our trip to Mount Isa, Ash's (former) fantasy home. Mel gets on the apps and is surprised at the talent out west, plus we discuss the best (and worst) app bios and photos. Turns out, the fish pic just doesn't work across the board.

Special thanks to Toyota Australia for loaning us their schmick Fortuna GXL for our trip - it totally handled some chaotic terrain, and the long drives. Check it out here.

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The two-drink rule: when you're on a date and feel obligated to have two beverages minimum because any less would feel awkwardly short. It's great to be kind when dating, but often our kindness veers into toxic politeness, where we stick around on a chemistry-less (or worse, red-flag-ridden) date just to be nice. This week, we chat about how to extricate yourself from a date smoothly, plus why it's important to be a little selfish when it comes to dating. Also, a recap of our expedition to see if Outback QLD has more dating opportunities, starting with Karumba!

Special thanks to Toyota Australia for loaning us their schmick Fortuna GXL for our trip - it totally handled some chaotic terrain, and the long drives. Check it out here.

The article Mel talks about is by Emily Vernem for Mamamia, and it's worth a read.

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Hello friends and listeners - we're back! Returning for season four on the day of love, we dissect all things Valentine's Day. From why going on a first date on Feb 14 is a terrible idea to what a good night in actually looks like, we've got thoughts, opinions and advice.

Ash & Mel xx

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For our season finale, we're making a few resolutions - and we hope you guys do too! Going into the New Year, setting goals is top of mind for a lot of us, so we conjured up a few around dating.

Need some more inspo? Gretchen Rubin's book The Happiness Project is it. You can pick it up here!

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This week, Mel chats to Clementine Ford about her new book, How We Love. In it, Clementine muses on love, loss, and everything between - and chats with Mel about whether we desire romantic relationships (and marriage) or think we need them in order to have a fulfilling life. Does 'The One' exist? Should you take your husband's name? It's all covered this week.

Shop Clementine's new book, How We Love, here. Also, check out her podcast, Big Sister Hotline, here.

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This week on the podcast we are joined by AJ Clementine. AJ is a model, digital creator and transgender advocate, who is passionate about sharing her transgender journey to help others going through a similar experience.

She has recently published her first book, Girl, Transcending, Becoming the woman I was born to be, sharing her advice, reflections and snippets of inspiration to help us understand and celebrate what makes each of us unique, not only those in the LGBTQI+ community but anyone finding their way in the world. 

You can follow AJ on Instagram here and purchase her book here.

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If you've been to the shops lately, you would have seen the shelves stocked with tinsel and realised that yes, Christmas is knocking on our doors. To celebrate the sale of novelty biscuits and ugly earrings, this week we delve into the silly season and dating. From Christmas party hookups to buying a gift for a new squeeze, we discuss why this time of year makes us go a bit bananas.

Also, shoutout to our sponsor for this episode, Ginloot. Discover three new 60ml gin tasters a month, delivered to your door along with tasting notes to help take you and a date (or a mate) from gin novices to connoisseurs in no time. For just $49 a month, you can get the party started before booking an uber, or stay in and sample some of the world’s best gin from the comfort of your couch. They also have an array of gifting options too! Head to ginloot.com or @ginloot to find out more. 

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**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode discusses domestic abuse and violence. While we do not go into detail, it may be triggering for survivors.

This week we've got a very special, and very serious episode. Mel chats to Moo Baulch, Director of Primary Prevention at Womens And Girls Emergency Centre (WAGEC), a fantastic organisation that supports women and families in crisis, based in Sydney NSW, about relationship abuse, identifying the early red flags, and how to help yourself or others if you think relationship abuse is occurring.

If you or someone you know needs help, here are the contact details as discussed in the episode.

If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)

24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic counselling line. You can also call if you are struggling to support a friend or family member experiencing abuse.

WAGEC

WAGEC's site has learning resources and easy to navigate guides around getting help.

RESPECT.GOV.AU

This link lists support services specific to each state.

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As Sydney and soon Melbourne emerge from lockdown, IRL dates are back on the cards. But how can you stay safe while still having some fun? And how can you suss someone's stance on vaccination before meeting up? No matter where you are in the world, this chat is a relevant one.

Also ***TW*** - we discuss the new Netflix show Maid, which does depict scenes of domestic violence.

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Welcome back, guys! This week, we're talking about age gaps - should we be extending those age limits on our apps, or is there a reason (a good one) that we don't date people heaps younger/older than us? We think not - and we're gonna tell you why.

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