Mostly Dating

By CarleighSociety & Culture Relationships

Mostly Dating episodes

October 03, 2023 183. I'm Not Cheating I Was Just Bored
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid fire listener questions about how to stop feeling resentful of things you put up with in past relationships, what to do when your partner doesn’t understand you need alone time, feeling like you’ll never meet someone, catching your boyfriend talking to other girls online, and whether you should try again with a toxic ex if you’ve both changed.
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
41 min
September 26, 2023182. NATASSIA MILLER on How To Keep The Spark In The Relationship
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Natassia Miller, sexologist and founder of Wanderlust.

what we talk about:
talking to your partner about sex

how to keep the relationship exciting

one key indicator of whether the relationship will be successful

how to make the sex better

how to improve intimacy during sex
& more!
57 min
September 19, 2023181. VANESSA & XANDER MARIN on Research-Backed Ways to Improve Intimacy In Your Relationship
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Vanessa Marin, licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience in the sex therapy field, and her husband, Xander, chatting about all things sex and intimacy.

what we talk about:
Why Vanessa decided to be a sex therapist & how Xander decided to start working with her

Each of our experiences getting (or not getting) "the talk"

How to actually talk to a partner about sex (no matter the relationship stage)

What to do if you've been faking it with your partner (and want to stop)

Why foreplay is important and how to do it right
& more!
Find Vanessa & Xander on Instagram or their website where you can purchase their courses and learn about working with them.
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
57 min
September 12, 2023 180. What To Do When You & Your Partner Can't Stop Arguing
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid fire listener questions about what to do when you feel like you're arguing too much early on in a relationship, how long to banter before asking them out yourself, how to deepen the conversation 4 or 5 dates in, and how to get your partner to plan more date nights.

As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

35 min
September 05, 2023 179. How To Be A Better Communicator In Your Relationship
Welcome back! It's just us today and we're diving into a longer listener question about a 6 month relationship that ended abruptly. How do you close the door when the other person leaves it slightly open? Can you try again once you've both worked on the issues? We also answer a listener question about how to improve communication in a relationship and share what we've each learned about our own communication style. We wrap up by giving advice to a listener who feels stuck in their career and jealous of the people around them living their dream lives.
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

46 min
August 29, 2023178. JARED FREID on “The Ick” & Why It’s Ok To Be “Picky”
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Jared Fried (!!!), comedian and host of the J Train podcast & @betches @u.up.podcast, fresh off the release of his hit Netflix special, 37 & Single.
what we talk about:
Jared’s Netflix comedy special

women getting “the ick” (& why most men don’t)

our own “icks”

why he tends to end things before the next step

what changes about dating as you get more comfortable with yourself

a listener question about a LDR that was going great until it wasn’t

a listener question about shooting your shot on a dating app vs in real life
& more!
Go follow @jaredfreid for more laughs & advice + WATCH HIS SPECIAL, 37 & Single, ON NETFLIX.
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
1 hr 3 min
August 22, 2023177. Can You Rebuild Trust In A Relationship? (& other listener questions)
Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own relevant dating experiences.
what we talk about:
Should you stay in touch with their family and friends after a break up?

How to get from the app convo to a date

Can you rebuild trust in a relationship?

What core values should you align on for a successful relationship?

What to do when they say you're too good for them
& more!
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
41 min
August 15, 2023 176. Should I Give A Marriage Ultimatum? (+ other listener questions)
Welcome back! This week we're diving deep into four listener questions chatting about marriage ultimatums, discussing finances with your partner, what to do when you had a great date but they weren't feeling it, and how to react when your long term boyfriend suddenly needs space.
34 min
August 08, 2023175. Is It The Ick Or Am I Just Not Used To Being Treated Well?
Welcome back! Today we're diving deep into recent listener questions.
what we talk about:
How much should you look someone up before a date?

Is it normal to be weirded out by someone Googling you and sharing what they found?

How to handle it when someone is being overly affectionate

Bridging different communication styles early on in a relationship

Is it normal to have mixed feelings after moving in with someone?

How to make someone feel at home if they move into your space
& more!
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
48 min
August 02, 2023174. How To Compromise On Big Decisions In Relationships (+ other listener questions)
Welcome back! It's just us today and we're diving deep into listener questions + catching up on what's been going on with both of us.
what we talk about:
How much should you be talking leading up to a first date?

How do you verbalize the amount of communication you want early on?

Does the way someone communicates early on indicate their communication style will be for the rest of the relationship?

We answer a listener question about a 5 year relationship with two people who can't decide who's home city to live in

How many dates in can you go to their apartment to cook dinner together?

How to stop comparing yourself to friends who have the things you want
& more!
As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!
46 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,…