Author: DATEABLE

What makes you attracted to one person and not another? We’re talking with Dr. Paul Eastwick about his work at the UC Davis Attraction Lab about how people form and maintain relationships. We discuss how ideal partner preferences play into partner selection. why we often think we know what we want when we don’t, and the secret of when attraction can build over time. Check out Paul’s work at http://pauleastwick.com/ or @pauleastwick on Twitter. Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website (http://dateablepodcast.com/) for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the Sounding Board at https://www.dateablepodcast.com/soundingboard Thank you to…

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If you want to connect better on your dates, we’re about to drop some techniques as we chat with journalist Celeste Headlee about how we can have conversations that matter. Heck even if you’ve been married for years, this episode is going to help hone those relational skills. We discuss how technology is helping and hurting communication, the differences between small talk and date talk, and how to have a better conversation with anyone – even if you don’t agree with a damn thing they are saying. TW: We discuss fertility / egg freezing in the intro of this episode. Skip…

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So you’ve been dating someone for a little bit now…when is it time to DTR (define the relationship) and how do you broach the subject? In our last of the Best of Brunch talk series, we’ll discuss the difference between exclusivity and a relationship, how to have a series of low pressure chats starting early on, and why the focus should actually NOT be on defining the relationship (but rather something else). Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.comGot a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website (http://dateablepodcast.com/)…

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The past is the past…but is it? We’re discussing the circumstances when you should bring up your past relationship status when dating. We’re discussing what information feels misleading to withhold vs. unnecessary to share, the right time to reveal something about your relationship history, and how to move forward without feeling anchored to your past. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Our 22 Day Dating App Reset is live until Sunday Sept 10th at midnight! Join today: https://dateablepodcast.com/programs Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website (http://dateablepodcast.com/) for more content. Also listen to…

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So you met someone amazing except they aren’t fully separated yet…in fact, maybe they’re still living with their ex! Is this a total dealbreaker? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing the importance of breaking away from the past before starting something new, ways to set boundaries that don’t keep you waiting around, and how to see if someone is ready or not to start something new. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website (http://dateablepodcast.com/)  for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview w/…

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When you meet someone ah-mazing it’s hard not to imagine a future with them. But what’s the line of getting ahead of yourself vs. giving it your all? Join us for this week’s brunch talk as we talk about a methodology to give yourself a gut check, how even the best of us can fall into fantasy mode, and a surefire way to set expectations according to what you know. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website (http://dateablepodcast.com/) for more content, virtual live show dates, and merch. Join the…

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One of the worst feelings in dating is sending that text and only to be left on read 4 hours later….yup, you too? We’re going back to our OG Brunch talk episode – the first one ever with a topic that continues to be top of mind. Join us as we discuss why we put so much weight on texting, how to get out of the anxiety cycle of waiting, and ways you can stop compulsively looking at your phone and live life! Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.comGot a question you need answered? Hit…

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From that post-great-date moment of bliss to the can’t-get-out-of-bed heartbreak, we’re diving into all the wonderful, problematic, and even humorous sides of dating as we chat with Dr. Alexandra Solomon on Reimagining Love. We discuss the rapidly changing dating culture, dig into our personal highs and lows, and tackle three sticky relationship situations – all which can help you reflect on your own dating life and epic quest for love. Follow Dr. Alexandra Solomon on Instagram @dr.alexandra.solomon. Check out her new book ‘Love Every Day’ Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website (http://dateablepodcast.com/) for more content. Also listen…

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We’re diving into another crowd favorite and incredibly common question we hear over and over again: should I go on that date if I’m not sure about them? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing knowing the limitations of dating apps vs. trusting your gut, how to set up a date for success before even going on it, and ways you can change your mindset about what a first date even means. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.comGot a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Follow us @dateablepodcast. Check out our website (http://dateablepodcast.com/)…

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Brunch talk is back as we go into a question that all too many of you may be asking: should I go on that date if I’m not sure about them. In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing knowing the limitations of dating apps vs. trusting your gut, how to set up a date for success before even going on it, and ways you can change your mindset about what a first date even means. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Our 22 Day Dating App Reset is live for a limited time! Join today:…

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How much time do you spend together? When should you meet each other’s friends and families? How do you still make time for your friends? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing how to manage a new relationship – without loosing yourself in the process. We discuss how to understand both of your needs in a relationship, ways to make it a collaborative process to determine what works best for the two of you, and how to carve out your own time to bring your best selves to the relationship. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com…

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Nothing is more uncomfortable than when friends don’t approve of your relationship, but is it a dealbreaker? In this week’s brunch talk, we’re discussing what to do if your friends don’t like your partner – or your partner’s friends don’t like you. We discuss when this becomes problematic versus something you can get over, how to best handle the situation to try to get closer, and ways you can move forward if the relationship with the friends is beyond repair. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at hello@dateablepodcast.com Our FINDING YOUR PERSON program is open for a limited…

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