In this episode, Claudia is back to talk with me about the chatting phase on the dating apps.  After you match with someone, you can chat. The chatting phase is the time to decide whether or not you want to meet in person. Since Claudia and I both date men, we only discuss chatting with men on dating apps. 

As always, I share a question from a listener for my guest and me to respond to. The question for this episode is, "Have you ever been stood up before?"

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About Ask Elisa

Ask Elisa is a podcast about dating in your late 30s, 40s, and older. I’m your host, Elisa Sparkman. I found myself unexpectedly single right before my 40th birthday. Now with two years of dating behind me, I wanna talk about it! Dating at this stage in life has its unique challenges.

Join me and my guests as we take real questions from listeners and dive into the messy, funny, and often frustrating world of modern dating—from first dates and dating apps to boundaries, heartbreak, and everything in between. Whether you’re newly single, getting back out there after years, or just trying to make sense of it all, you’ll find validation, perspective, and comfort here. Come for the laughs, stay for the honesty—and leave feeling a little less alone in your love life.