Mostly Dating

By CarleighSociety & Culture Relationships

Mostly Dating episodes

July 29, 2024213. Signs They're Falling In Love With You
Welcome back! Today's episode starts with a few listener questions and then we dive into some subtle and telltale signs someone is in love with you.
what we talk about:
Timelines for saying I love you

Should you slide into someone's DMs if they didn't match you back on a dating app?

My new favorite way to write a Bumble bio

Questions to ask to see if someone is right for you

Signs someone is falling in love with you
& more!
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38 min
July 22, 2024212. Why You Need To Have Uncomfortable Conversations & How To Do It
Welcome back! Today's episode dives into a few recent viral topics and wraps up with listener questions.
what we talk about:
Tips for introducing a partner to your family or friends (+ my own experience)

Why it's important to have deep conversations in a relationship

Deep conversation starters for dates

How to bring up uncomfortable conversation topics in a relationship

The differences between dating 30+ vs. dating in your 20s

The best ways to start a conversation on a dating app
& more!
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the posts I referenced:
5 uncomfortable conversations to have before getting engaged

9 deep conversation starters for better dates
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35 min
July 16, 2024211. The Lesson We Can All Learn From Work Crushes
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions.
what we talk about:
How to talk to your partner about something they do that's bothering you

What to do when you feel "blank" or like you aren't good enough

Why we need to stop using our dating lives as a measurement tool for how great we are.

How to get over a crush on a married coworker
& more!
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32 min
July 08, 2024210. Your Complete Guide To Defining The Relationship
Welcome back! Today we're talking about all things DTR.
what we talk about:
Things to do before defining the relationship

Things you should know before defining the relationship

Signs it's time to define the relationship

How to get comfortable talking about sex with your partner
& more!
Other posts, episodes, & products referenced:
Episode with Emily Morse (@sexwithemily)

How to DTR

Wonderlust Intimacy Deck (use MOSTLYBALANCED for a discount)
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35 min
July 01, 2024209. The Best Date Spots In NYC For Every Relationship Phase with The Carboholic
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Rachel Brotman, creator and founder of @thecarboholic. This episode is a little different, we're doing a deep dive into all the best dating spots in NYC.
Don't live in New York? Save this for your next visit!
what we talk about:
How Rachel became a food content creator & eventually quit her full time job

How to find out about all the best new restaurants & how to get the hard-to-get reservations

Where to go for: a first date, second/third date, affordable date, non-drinking date, double date, group date, meeting the parents date, special occasion date, & more

Our thoughts on who should pay & how to offer

What to do when you don't like the date location they suggest

How to approach someone IRL in a restaurant/bar setting
& more!
Find Rachel on Instagram or TikTok or head to her website where she has a ton of free guides and resources.
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40 min
June 24, 2024208. Send Help: I'm Anxious & I'm Dating An Avoidant
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about staying healthy in a new relationship, encouraging your partner to be healthier, and answering more listener questions.
what we talk about:
My thoughts on "if they wanted to they would," "if you're confused they're not interested," and other common dating advice. (+ what to do instead)

A listener question on how to make a relationship work with an avoidant and anxious attachment style combination

How to get over a situationship
& more!
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40 min
June 17, 2024207. How To Motivate Your Partner To Be Healthier + Do Men Always Come Back?
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about staying healthy in a new relationship, encouraging your partner to be healthier, and answering more listener questions.
what we talk about:
Staying in your health/fitness/wellness routine in a relationship

How to motivate your partner to be healthier

Who should pay for early dates?

What to message someone who doesn't have good prompts

Should you share feedback after a bad date?

Breakups within a friend group

Why I hate the phrase "men always come back"
& more!
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📖 Date with intention with my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠digital dating planner⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ebook (use code IG10 for $10 off)
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email [email protected]. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!
38 min
June 10, 2024205. How To Avoid Future Tripping & What To Do If You Were Too Clingy
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about future tripping in early dating & answering a few listener questions.
what we talk about:
what is future tripping?

how to avoid creating a false sense of intimacy early on

how much messaging is too much before a date & in the early dating stages

how to voice boundaries around texting early in dating

how soon to sleep together

what to do when you were clingy and then they ghosted

is it a red flag if you rarely argue?
& more!
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44 min
June 03, 2024204. How Dating Changes After 30 & Our Best Tips For Manifesting with Elizabeth Endres
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Elizabeth Endres, creator and co-founder of @sweatsandthecity and host of The Wellness Process podcast.
what we talk about:
Elizabeth’s favorite wellness practices

Dating in your 20s vs dating in your 30s+

How to get in a good mindset before a date

Our thoughts on “dating is a numbers game”

Being friends with exes

How to manifest the right relationship (& what to do once you get it)

Approaching someone IRL
& more!
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📖 Date with intention with my ⁠⁠⁠digital dating planner⁠⁠ or ebook (use code IG10 for $10 off)
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email [email protected]. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!
48 min
May 06, 2024203. How To Get Over Imposter Syndrome In Your Relationship
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about imposter syndrome in relationships & answering listener questions.
what we talk about:
why imposter syndrome happens in relationships

how to stop worrying things are "too good to be true"

ways to be more confident

balancing busy schedules in a relationship

what to do if your needs aren't being met

deciding if it's worthy trying long distance
& more!
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📖 Date with intention with my ⁠⁠⁠digital dating planner⁠⁠ or ebook (use code IG10 for $10 off)
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email [email protected]. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!
36 min

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Mostly Dating is a podcast with approachable advice for every stage of dating and relationships. Host Carleigh Ferrante dives into the world of modern dating and relationships with approachable,…