In this episode of Last Date, comedian Galina Ravina joins me to compare dating in Los Angeles vs. Austin, explain why dating apps create the illusion of endless options, and unpack why so many people struggle to follow through after a great first date.

Galina recently moved from Los Angeles to Austin and shares how dramatically her dating experience changed almost overnight. We discuss the psychology behind dating apps, why people often chase perfection instead of compatibility, and how the paradox of choice is making modern dating worse.

We also discuss:
• Why some men stop following through after showing strong interest
• Situationships and avoidant partners
• Why meeting someone in real life still has huge advantages
• How humor affects attraction
• The surprising psychology behind manifestation and partner selection
• Height preferences and what the research actually suggests

If you've ever wondered why dating feels harder than it should—or why someone seemed interested only to disappear—this conversation dives into the psychology behind modern dating with plenty of humor along the way.

Follow Last Date for more conversations about modern dating, relationships, and the people navigating them.

Watch on Youtube:

⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@lastdatepodcast⁠⁠

Follow me on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lastdatepodcast/

https://www.instagram.com/cruxcompatible/

Follow Galina at https://www.instagram.com/thumbgalina/

on Instagram and her podcast https://www.youtube.com/@galinarivina on Youtube.