Would you go on three dates with three men who don’t fit your usual filters or standards if it could ultimately lead you to the right man?

What if, instead of immediately swiping left, you challenged yourself to step outside your normal dating patterns and see what you might learn? Maybe you discover qualities you never realized you valued. Maybe you confirm exactly why certain things are nonnegotiable. Either way, you learn something.

We already make exceptions when someone is incredibly attractive, successful, tall, fit, or checks some other box that catches our attention. So why not proactively challenge ourselves to look beyond our usual filters?

In this episode, we introduce a three date challenge designed to help you open yourself up to different possibilities, better understand your own preferences, and ultimately become more effective at filtering and dating.

The only thing I can promise is that you’ll learn something. And that just might be the catalyst you need to change the way you date.

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In this episode, we dispel the misconception that promoting healthy relationships means putting down the single life. Ira explores the male and female echo chambers that have formed on social media, where singledom is often glorified while the opposite sex is criticized and blamed. We discuss how repeated exposure to these mindsets can shape the way we view dating and relationships, and the challenges they can create for anyone who is genuinely hopeful about finding a healthy, lasting relationship. 

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Rachel is exhausted with dating. And the biggest culprit? The inconsistency and confusion of the men she’s matching with and talking to on dating apps.

One minute they’re interested, the next they’re distant. It’s hot and cold, confusing, and frustrating, and it seems to keep happening over and over again.

In this episode, we tackle this incredibly common dating struggle and share some key messages to help you cut through the nonsense, stop overthinking the mixed signals, and navigate dating with a little more clarity and confidence.

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Your dating profile is often the very first impression a potential match has of you, and it might be sending a message you never intended. Are the photos, prompts, and bio you've chosen actually reflecting who you are and what you're looking for? Or could they be working against you without you even realizing it?

In this episode, Rob from Chicago joins us to give an unfiltered, no holds barred breakdown of what he really notices when he swipes through a dating profile, and why it matters more than you think. From red flags to easy fixes, Rob shares the blunt truth about how men interpret what you put out there, and how to make sure your profile is working for you, not against you.

If you've ever wondered why your matches don't align with what you want, this conversation might just be the wake up call your profile needs.

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In this episode, we continue exploring some of the dating behaviors that could be influencing how a man views you and ultimately treats you. The objective of this episode, and the entire pod, is to help you filter out the men who won’t take you seriously and learn how to steer the ones who could in the right direction. We hear from Renee in Austin, who wonders where the line is when it comes to initiating plans with a man. 

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In this episode, we begin to explore the behaviors that could be influencing whether men take you seriously or casually, potentially before you even meet. Could your pictures and social media be having a behind the scenes impact on your dating life? We’ll hear from Rebecca, who raises a very poignant question: “If my pictures are the reason men reach out to me on dating sites, won’t I lose all of my success and traction if I change them or remove the sexy ones?” 

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In this episode, we explore the characteristics that may be blocking a man from pursuing a woman seriously. Which are true deal breakers, and which can be overcome? We also discuss whether thinking of dating as a "job" is simply a negative idea or can be an opportunity to approach dating with more intention.  

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Why are some women placed in the "casual" category while others are considered serious relationship material in the eyes of the same man? In this episode, we begin to unpack the psychology behind that distinction and help Christina determine whether dating a younger man is a promising opportunity or a relationship that's unlikely to go the distance. 

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Dating in today's environment has gotten messy. In this episode, I introduce the premise behind the show and explain the meaning of its title. Then, we step into Lauren's shoes as she navigates a situation we've all experienced, exploring how we might approach it and what we can learn from it. 

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