Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman: Recent Episodes

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Official Love Expert of The Drew Barrymore Show, LA Times advice columnist, Washington Post Date Lab contributor, and certified dating coach Damona Hoffman is your personal love guru in this long-running series. If you’ve seen her on TV you know this is NOT your momma’s love advice. This show is for you if: you’re single and ready to mingle, you need to DTR with your FWB, or you're craving connection in a digitally-driven world. Listeners praise Damona’s “engaging”, “insightful”, “sassy”, “sound” advice and captivating interviews that will inspire you, no matter how you identify.

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Amber Kelleher-Andrews, CEO of the largest matchmaking service in America, Kelleher International breaks down what her clients are really looking for in a match and how she finds it.

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In this Season 11 premiere episode, Shan Boodram, host of the Roku series “The Marriage Pact”, explores what it means to be friends first in a relationship and how much physical chemistry really matters in marriage. Follow Shan on Instagram @ShanBoodram and check out The Marriage Pact on Roku for free! Our first all Dear Damona of the season will be airing September 5th. Be sure to submit your questions on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook @DamonaHoffman or text/call 424-246-6255. Want personalized dating help? If you want to be one of the first to know about the next Diamond VIP one-on-one coaching program spots, you can snag one of the early bird spots at a deeeeeep discount, there are three ways you can get in:

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Damona reveals a sneak preview of what you can expect from Season 11 of the Dates & Mates podcast. Plus, she shares the top moments from last season from guests like Rachel Lindsay from ABC’s The Bachelorette, Kamie Crawford from MTV’s Catfish, Roy Wood Jr from The Daily Show, sex & relationship columnist, Dan Savage, and clinical psychologist Orna Guralnik from Showtime’s Couples Therapy.

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Still wrapping your head around dating apps? The final episode of our Summer Series features a recent interview with Kim and Grandma Gail on the Excuse My Grandma podcast. Together they break down Grandma Gail’s aversion to today’s top dating tool. Plus, Damona shares her tips on the proper way to screen your dating app matches, why you shouldn’t text too much before a first date, and how a quick phone call could save you hours.

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Dating is a learned skill, not a natural born talent. The fifth episode of The Summer Series features a popular interview from The Mark Groves Podcast. Together, Mark and Damona discuss how you can build self worth by swiping left on dating apps, how the stories we tell ourselves may be holding us back in dating, and how hidden biases show up in our dating lives.

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Have you always dated the same “Type”? In this Summer Series Master Class, Damona shares why having a “Type” is a myth, why it may be holding you back in dating, and how you can expand your dating pool beyond seeing the same type of person again and again.

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Stuck in a dating loop? The third episode of Damona’s Summer Series features a recent interview with Jase and Dedeker on the Multiamory podcast. Together they discuss Damona’s tips for overcoming dating app fatigue, how to know if you should go on a second or third date, and why you should microdose your dating.

Be sure to follow Emily, Dedeker, and Jase on Instagram @Multiamory_Podcast and check out the Multiamory podcast wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.

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Are you ready for a deep dive into dating apps? In the second episode of Damona’s Summer Series the tables are being turned as she shares her recent interview with dating expert, Ilana Dunn, on the Seeing Other People podcast. Together they cover Damona’s formula for sending the first message, the true definition of exclusivity and the importance of dedicating yourself to the dating process.

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Think summer isn’t a good time for dating? Think again! In the first episode of Damona’s “Cool Summer Series” she outlines why summer is a unique time to find love, where you’re most likely to make a match, and the key elements of flirting.

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Dr. Orna Guralnik, host of the hit Showtime series Couples Therapy, shares how she leads couples to some extraordinary breakthroughs, the best and worst ways to show up in a partnership, and what she has learned along the way. The Dating Dish this week: Could knowing Your Partner’s “Argument Style” Be A Relationship Game-Changer? The Dear Damona question is: I’m getting ready for a big cross-country move. Should I put a pause on dating?

Follow Dr. Orna on Instagram @OrnaGuralnik and check out Couples Therapy on Showtime!

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Matt Marr, co-host of Reality Gays, joins Damona for a very special all Dating Dish episode. The headlines include: Co-habitation tips inspired by 'Love Is Blind' couple Matt and Colleen, 20 Truths & Myths About Relationships, and Tyler James Williams schools us on LGBTQ+ Allyship…happy pride month!

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John Kim, of The Angry Therapist podcast and IG, talks about how you can transform being single into a joyous, exciting period of personal growth and his new workbook, 31 Days of Single on Purpose. The Dating Dish this week: Here’s how long it takes most people to decide on a second date. The Dear Damona question is: How do I attract a happy, healthy partnership?

Follow John on Instagram @TheAngryTherapist and grab your copy of 31 Days of Single on Purpose by visiting the link in his bio.

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Jennifer Hurvitz, best-selling author and relationship coach, shares her personal experience and outlines how to return to dating after a big breakup. The Dating Dish headline is: Is the relationship doomed if you’re not sexually attracted to your partner. In Dear Damona a listener says: My boyfriend is great on paper, but things feel mundane. Am I being too picky, unrealistic, or holding onto an idealized connection that may never materialize?

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Jordan Green, family therapist and the founder of the Remble app, breaks down the 5 stages of every relationship to help you navigate the ups and downs that come with time. The Dating Dish headline today is: Here’s the No. 1 thing that makes relationships successful according to psychologists. The Dear Damona question is: I’m ready to return to dating and Bumble seems right for me. Can you share some tips?

Be sure to follow Jordan on Instagram @The.Love.Therapist and check out the Remble app!

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Nicole Lapin, best-selling author and host of the podcast Money Rehab, meets you at the intersection of money and dating to help you develop your financial love language. The Dating Dish headline today is: Do you have a type? Maybe what you think you want and what you actually prefer don’t match up. The Dear Damona question is: After having our first video chat, I can no longer see myself kissing my match. What should I do?

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Kamie Crawford, co-host of MTV’s Catfish and host of the podcast Relationsh!t, brings you up to speed on all things dating, from the apps to catfishing and beyond, just in time for Cuffing Season. We kick off the show with a Romance Rollback this week with a retrospective on a classic custom that you might be able to still use today – dance cards. The Dear Damona question is: I think I am ready to start dating again after losing my husband two years ago. Where should I begin?

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Married At First Sight expert, Dr. Pia Holec, shares tips on how to build trust and intimacy with a partner for a healthier, more satisfying relationship. The Dating Dish headline today is: What Is Toxic Forgiveness? And Is It Really Possible to "Forgive and Forget"? The Dear Damona question is: I’m nervous about showing my body to a new partner. What should I do?

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In this special Halloween episode, Damona is back with another round of your deepest, darkest dating horror stories. She’s joined by Rory Uphold, actress, singer-songwriter and host of the podcast, Crimes of the Heart. Together they discuss what went wrong and what you might be able to do if you find yourself in a similar situation. The Dating Dish headline today is: 95 Couples Costumes Ideas That Are Cute, But Not The Nauseating Kind Of Cute.

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Orna Walters, domestic violence survivor turned love coach, shares her personal story, some signs to look out for, and how to prepare yourself for a happy, healthy partnership. The Dating Dish headline today is: Unpopular Opinion: Long-distance relationships have the most potential. The Dear Damona question is: When is the right time to discuss taking down our dating profiles?

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Nora McInerny, author and host of the podcast, Terrible, Thanks For Asking, discusses how she managed after losing the love of her life, how she opened herself back up to love and how every experience in between led her to exactly where she is today. The Dating Dish headline today is: Dating is Broken. Going Retro Could Fix It. The Dear Damona question is: I found my missed connection on LinkedIn. Should I message him?

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Nick Viall, author and host of the podcast The Viall Files, discusses his new book Don’t Text Your Ex Happy Birthday and helps you navigate the ups and downs of the dating process so you feel more empowered when you go out. The Dating Dish headline today is: Is your work stress making you more critical in dating and relationships? Then later, it’s not just Dear Damona. We’ll be doing a crossover Ask Nick/Dear Damona as we both tackle your questions in love and dating. Questions include: My match seems to have suddenly lost interest and I really like him. What should I do? And, my match revealed that she isn’t looking for a relationship after dating me for 3 weeks. Should I wait it out or move on?

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Nadia Jagessar, from Netflix’s hit show Indian Matchmaking, discusses her matchmaking experiences, her current relationship status and what she learned from participating in the show. The Dating Dish headline today is: How can you upgrade your text flirting (according to the U.S. Emoji Trend Report.) The Dear Damona question is: I have a crush. How can I encourage them to ask me out?

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Hosts of the Excuse My Grandma podcast, Kim Murstein and her Grandma Gail, break down the differences in dating for different generations. The headline today is: Here’s Exactly How (and Why!) You Should Soft Launch Your Relationship on Instagram. The Dear Damona question is: I am afraid to share some personal info with my match. What should I do?

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Rob Mack, a positive psychology expert, author and television personality, shares his lessons and inspirations for how to “Love from the Inside Out”. The headline today is: Why is being “too nice” such a turn off? The Dear Damona question is: My on again, off again relationship keeps failing but I can’t let it go. What should I do?

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Roy Wood, Jr., host of the podcasts The Daily Show: Beyond the Scenes and Roy’s Job Fair, gives us his take on dating, race relations and the worst dating advice he’s ever heard. The headline today is: Is Cheating Contagious? The Dear Damona question is: Why are people verbally attacking me on dating apps when I say I’m not interested?

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Ilana Dunn, the foremost authority on Millennial and Gen Z dating and the host of the podcast “Seeing Other People”, shares her top texting tips for meeting your match and her no games approach that is rewriting the rules for today’s daters. The headline today is: Liar Liar profile on fire - folks are fibbing on dating apps - but about what? The Dear Damona question is: How do I know if my relationship is worth fighting for?

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In this special Season 10 premiere of Dates & Mates, Damona is here to answer all of your questions like: How do I keep my imagination from running wild once I meet a match? My marriage ended in an affair ten years ago, how do I re-enter the dating world in a positive way? And, how do I tell my partner that my interest in a polyamorous relationship is not a phase?

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Charles J. Orlando, host and expert of Lifetime’s Seven Year Switch Seasons 2 and 3, breaks down the origin and evolution of chivalry. Plus, he will tell you what to look out for on a first date when gaging long term potential.

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Jonathon Aslay, author and mid-life dating and relationship coach, breaks down the idea of self love and outlines his techniques for mastering the concept in this week’s “Summer Encore Series”. The Dear Damona questions are: How do I learn to be more open and vulnerable in dating? Are there certain topics to avoid on a first date? And, how do I motivate myself to get back into the dating game?

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Communication sounds simple, but while we spend more and more time on our phones and behind our computers, our face to face conversations are beginning to suffer. In the fifth episode of the “Summer Encore Series” we are reaching into the vault to share special content that is no longer available to the public. This episode covers the 4 keys to healthy communication, how to avoid the texting trap, and so much more!

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Paul Carrick Brunson, of Married at First Sight UK, shares his top 4 factors when it comes to meeting your match in this week’s “Summer Encore Series”.

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Host and therapist for VH1’s hit shows Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn and Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn, Dr. Jenn Mann, shares her techniques for improving your relationship through communication and conflict management. In the third episode of Damona’s “Summer Encore Series”, the headlines are: what your boyfriend’s texts really mean. And, what makes people fall out of love? The Dear Damona questions are: Is it over if she brings a friend to your first date? What do you do if you're dating someone with a std?!

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Do you need a relationship check in? Married At First Sight expert, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, outlines key topics to cover in that crucial conversation. In the second episode of Damona’s “Summer Encore Series” the Dear Damona questions are: Is my boyfriend a mama’s boy? And, my husband cheats on me. Can he change?

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Summer is heating up and so are first dates! Damona is here for you with a Master Class on First Dates. This is the first episode of the “Summer Encore Series” where we are reaching into the vault to share special content that no longer available to the public. This episode covers the nuances of first dates from the challenges of video chatting before that first meeting, to 7 clever date ideas, and so much more!

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Autism and Dating Expert in Netflix’s internationally-celebrated series, “Love on the Spectrum U.S.”, Jennifer Cook, sheds light on the not so obvious social rules of dating. She also talks about what it’s like dating with autism or dating someone who is on the spectrum. The headline is: The rise of singles parties – is this the new way to find love? And this week’s Dear Damona question is: I ended an abusive relationship 2 years ago. Is it too soon to begin dating?

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Animal behavior specialist and show consultant for the Discovery+ show, Love In The Jungle, Dr. Jennifer Verdolin, schools us on love lessons from the animal kingdom. The headline is: What to do if a nice-guy turns out to be not so nice… And, this week’s Dear Damona question is: Help?! I live in a small town and after creating an online dating profile, my inbox is being flooded by my neighbors and people from work!

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Licensed therapists, authors and podcast hosts John Kim (aka The Angry Therapist) and his partner Vanessa Bennett talk about breaking relationship cycles, manifesting the relationship you want and their forthcoming book: “It’s Not Me, It’s You”. The headline is: Has attachment theory gone too far? The Dear Damona question is: I’m feeling hesitant after meeting my match. How do I know if I am being judgemental or if my concern is valid?

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Fan favorite, Dr. James Simmons of AskTheNP is back to bring us into Pride Month and share the latest health and wellness news for pandemic dating season. Dr. James is a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has been a frontline healthcare provider during the Covid-19 pandemic and a regular contributor for KTLA news. Plus, he’s an on air personality for Channel Q, an LGBTQ lifestyle network. The headline is: Straight women are dating in unexpected places but is it working? Then a listener asks Dear Damona: After 5 weeks of chatting with my out of state match, he is coming to see me in person and I’m scared! How do I set realistic expectations?

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Love coach and host of The Love Drive podcast, Shaun Galanos, is here to talk about intimacy in all its forms. The headline is: Are you bringing your friends on dates? You’re not alone. The Dear Damona Question is: I changed my profile to list my sexual orientation as ‘bisexual’ and it’s causing a stir in my dating life. What should I do?

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Hosts of the Good Moms, Bad Choices podcast, Erica and Milah share their experiences navigating dating as single parents. The headline is: Are you being sexually rejected? Or is it all in your head? The Dear Damona question is: My matches seem to expect quicker response times. Is it a me or a them problem?

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Relationship teacher and host of The Relationship School podcast, Jayson Gaddis, is here to share his methods for navigating conflict in dating and relationships. The headline is: Will those viral ‘36 questions’ actually lead to love? The Dear Damona question is: After an incredible first date, my match left for a two week business trip. How do I know if he is still interested?

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Lifestyle design coach and board certified behavior analyst, Gianna Biscontini, shares how vulnerability can lead to emotional depth and better opportunities for connection in love. The headline is: Scientifically speaking, what does it actually mean to click with someone on a date? The Dear Damona question is: What does it mean if he’s asking me questions about intimacy before we’ve even met?

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Instagram sensation and host of the New Mindset, Who Dis? podcast, Case Kenny is here to share his methods of mindfulness to benefit you in dating and relationships. The headline is: Is LinkedIn a low key dating app? The Dear Damona question is: My cross-country relationship is developing quickly. How do I know if it’s too fast?

Check out the Insider article about people using Tinder to sell insurance policies and LinkedIn to find love: insider.com/social-media-tinder-for-work-linkedin-for-love-blurry-internet-2022-4

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New York Times Best-selling author, Allison Raskin, co-host of the Just Between Us podcast, shares how coming to understand her anxiety and OCD have helped her to approach dating from a new perspective. The headline is: What is the opposite of jealousy and how do you cultivate it in your relationship? And the Dear Damona question is: I’m single after 28 years of marriage. How do I break back into the dating scene?

Check out the PsychCentral article on compersion: psychcentral.com/relationships/compersion#definition

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Psychotherapist and host of the Deeper Dating podcast, Ken Page, reveals how self empowerment and a deeper understanding of oneself can lead to deeper and more optimistic dating. The headline is: we have a new term that is being inducted into the dating dictionary, and trust me, it's one that you will not want to fall victim to. And the Dear Damona question is: I'm not quite sure what I bring to the table in a relationship. Any pointers to figure it out?

To read "Hesidating is Rampant Among Singles Now" visit: https://www.instyle.com/lifestyle/hesidating-dating-trend

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Financial Therapist Amanda Clayman says that arguments about finances are never just about finances. She reveals how money fears show up in dating and relationships and gives us the tools to have a healthier outlook on finances. In the Dating Dish: Feel like something is missing from your life? You need a relationship reset. Dear Damona question is: What do you do if you’ve been zombied and the person who ghosted you finally texts you back?

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It’s Damona’s 15th Wedding Anniversary and in this special episode she shares her secret to a long-lasting relationship. Plus, she’s joined by Mercedes Gonzales-Bazan and Kendra Okereke, the hosts of the Meet Cute Podcast, The Rom-Com Room, to talk about the genre and its effects on dating and relationships. In the dating dish: What is constructive feedback in a relationship and how can you use it to your advantage? This week’s Dear Damona question is: Is it ever okay to lie about your age while dating?

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Fashion Therapist Stephanie Gisondi-Little says that getting dressed isn’t just about the clothes themselves, but how they make you feel. She unfolds the importance of creating a dating wardrobe and how to do so, even if you’re on a budget. In the dating dish: Feeling a little disorganized in your love life? This forgotten attachment style may clear things up. And, could an A.I. predict your relationship red flags better than your best friend? Dear Damona questions include: How do I release the pressure of hitting a relationship milestone? And, what are your tips to get a guy to ask you more questions?

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Burton Kelso, Chief Tech Expert at Integral, gives us the signs of a romance scams, tips on Google Sleuthing, the latest on wearable technology and other online safety advice. Headlines include: What you can learn about love from Grimes and Elon Musk’s on-again-off-again situationship and is vulnerability actually sexy? Then Damona will tackle listener questions including: how to address the elephant in the room and how to let him down easy.

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Molly Owens, CEO of Truity reveals her 7 Love Styles that completely revolutionize our understanding of Love Languages. Headlines include: Dawn Dating is a new trend that is sweeping the scene and why are you dating your doppelbanger? Then questions from listeners include: should you tell your new girlfriend about your anxious attachment style and is it worth it to move for love?

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Certified Life, Love and Dating Coach, Deb Besinger, found herself in a strange new dating world after her 19-year marriage ended. She explains how to determine what you truly need from a partner so you can design the relationship you want, even if it bucks dating trends and norms. In the Dating Dish: is the economy what’s actually keeping you single? And, have you been stranded in the “talking stage”? Damona tells you what it is and how to move through it with ease. Dear Damona questions include: My dyslexia makes it difficult to keep up with the fast pace of texting. Any tips on how to date without feeling the pressure? And, I’m grown and sexy, so what’s wrong with having sex on the first date?

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Dr. Drew Pinsky, of Loveline and Ask Dr. Drew, joins us for a special 400th episode of Dates & Mates! He shares the story behind his 7-year courtship with his wife and his secrets to a long-lasting relationship. Plus, in a special super-sized Dear Damona, Dr. Drew and Damona answer questions from listeners like how does one handle dating with a disability, why do people keep saying that I am intimidating, and why does physical intimacy make me want to pull back?

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Two Youtubers promise their followers the secret of true love. But when some of their believers cross the line from love to obsession, the Youtubers are accused of running a cult. As they fight for their new way of life, their followers face a choice too. They have been promised a chance to find The One, but how far is too far?

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Alexa Carlin is a TikTok Star, author, and public speaker whose near-death experience forged a new life path for her. She shares how she knew her fiance was the one and how she unexpectedly predicted her relationship in a TikTok video. In the Dating Dish: why workplace romance is on the rise now that more people are working from home. Plus, you quit online dating, but is TikTok your matchmaker now? Dear Damona questions include: Are empty bios an obvious sign that I shouldn’t match with someone? And, how can I stop the dreaded “Good morning” text-loop. Download the OkCupid Dating App for free today! Get 10% off your first month of online therapy with BetterHelp by visiting BetterHelp.com/DatesandMates Try Damona's free First Date Starter Kit at DatesandMates.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certified Hypnotist, Marriage & Manifestation Coach Beth Miller teaches you how to get in touch with your most authentic self through guided reflection and a technique called hypnojourneying. Dating Dish: a cheat code for more likes and tips on identifying a Tinder Swindler? Dear Damona listener questions: is it possible to be double ghosted and when to talk debt with your potential partner.

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Mario Lopez of Access Hollywood and his wife Courtney Lopez, who co-hosts iHeart Radio's On With Mario, share surprising and intimate details about their long-time love. The Romance Rollback is back and Damona does a deep dive on how Valentine’s Day became what it is today. Plus a Dear Damona all about how to get a last-minute Valentine’s Day date and how to bring some creativity (and frugality) to the special date.

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Alix Strauss, a frequent features contributor to the New York Times and editor of the book Have I Got A Guy For You discusses what she’s learned while interviewing successful couples throughout her career and whether or not you should let your mom set you up on a blind date. Dating Dish: Are you aromantic or just burnt out on dating and have you had a run in with a West Elm Caleb Love-Bomber yet? Dear Damona listener questions: to date or to wait and how to get mentally ready to return to dating.

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Kimberly Snyder, author of You Are More Than You Think You Are, teaches how to discover your true self. Headlines: Are you a perpetrator of MASK FRAUD and Is it time to lower your dating standards? Questions: Is it time to throw fish pics back in the sea and is it cheating if you just started DMing? You can get Kimberly’s book, You Are More Than You Think You Are, on shelves now. Be sure to check out all things Solluna at Mysolluna.com! This show is brought to you by OkCupid. OkCupid is FAMOUS for matching people on what MATTERS MOST to them, from food to the type of relationship they want...to politics. They ask you really thoughtful and provoking questions to get to the heart of who you are and what type of person you’re looking for. Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Jablin, a certified life coach and recovery specialist, and author of Lotsaholic: From a Sick to Sober Superman⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣, discusses changes in dating culture when it comes to alcohol. Dating Dish: Is chivalry still a thing and Lisa + Jason do divorce right. Dear Damona listener questions: bros before hoes - red flag? and how to say thanks but no thanks to a second date. Be sure to visit Adam’s website, adamjablin.com to learn more about The Hero 7 and working with him one-on-one. This show is brought to you by OkCupid. Download OkCupid today! OkCupid is FAMOUS for matching people on what MATTERS MOST to them, from food to the type of relationship they want...to politics. They ask you really thoughtful and provoking questions to get to the heart of who you are and what type of person you’re looking for. Ready to get back to living life on top? Try out Hello.Me's Top Up Tonic for 25% OFF when you go to hello.me/datesandmates and use the promo code DATESANDMATES

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Dr. Christie Kederian, former eHarmony matchmaker turned dating coach and host of The Lyrical Therapy Hour radio show, spills the true secrets about soul mates. Dating Dish: Is love at first sight real and celibacy for slow love. Dear Damona questions: can a situationship blossom into something more and is it possible to wait too long before you say 'i love you?' Enrollment is now open for The Dating Accelerator at damonahoffman.com/program! Make sure to check out Dr. Christie's “Find The One” program at therapyfordating.com Download OkCupid today! OkCupid is FAMOUS for matching people on what MATTERS MOST to them, from food to the type of relationship they want...to politics. They ask you really thoughtful and provoking questions to get to the heart of who you are and w

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Damona looks back on all the important lessons that we learned this year on Dates & Mates. Are you ready to date differently in 2022? You need The Dating Accelerator - Damona's signature program. Now through Dec 31st, 2021 Early Bird Registrants get $300 OFF! Join at damonahoffman.com/program Get your personal success calendar from Carol Allen, astrologer of Love Is In The Stars at damonahoffman.com/mycalendar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damona brings back a blast from the past: a masterclass on how to drop your bad dating habits. Are you ready for to date better in the new year? Get your $300 OFF Early Bird Discount on The 2022 Dating Accelerator NOW through Dec 31st at damonahoffman.com/program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shani Silver, the author of A Single Revolution: Don't look for a match — Light one, and the host of A Single Serving Podcast, joins Damona in a fun debate on whether dating apps really serve singles looking for love. Damona covers headlines: Hard Ball Dating - What is it and why you're doing it wrong and Atheists: hot or not? Science tells us the answer. Dear Damona listener questions: What to say if you're feeling that third date pressure and how to learn more about yourself when you're starting over in dating at age 40. Make sure you get a copy of Shani's book A Single Revolution: Don't look for a match — Light one and subscribe to her podcast A Single Serving.

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Alyssa Dineen, Founder of Style Your Profile, tells what you should never ever put in your dating profile and shows how to get your dating capsule wardrobe on point. Dr. James Simmons of Ask The NP co-hosts this episode with Damona to give important updates on the dating scene in the face of the Omicron variant. They cover headlines: What to get your boo this giving season and how to break up during the holidays. Dear Damona questions: how to tell if you are compatible with someone in the bedroom and what it means when he wants to wait until marriage to have sex. Find Dr. James on all the socials at @askthenp or at askthenp.com! Get your copy of Alyssa's book The Art of Online Dating: Style Your Most Authentic Self and Cultivate a Mindful Dating Life today! betterhelp.com/datesandmates Get Better Help: real therapy, convenient and affordable. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. BetterHelp.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A very special episode dedicated to answering your latest love questions. Plus, Damona analyzes and unpacks the latest statistics from the recent Match Singles in America Study - the largest study ever performed on the American singles population. Got more love questions? Get access to Damona's weekly Dating Q&A live streams by joining the Patreon "Friends with Benefits" Group. Patreon.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devyn Simone, Matchmaker for Damona's Matchmaking Partnership Three Day Rule, tells us what qualities you should be looking for in a match and what to do if your friends are keeping you single. Dating Dish headlines: Thanksgiving foods that get you in the mood and Lil Nas X says why you might not be ready for a relationship. Devyn helps answer Dear Damona questions: Is "yo" indicative of an emotionally unavailable man and Is it a dealbreaker if he wears sneakers on dates? Meet with Devyn to see if matchmaking is right for you! Go to threedayrule.com/damonahoffman! This Black Friday, give yourself the gift of love! Check out The 30 Day Dating Playbook at 30daydating.com and get 50% off using the offer code "blackfriday"! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laverne Cox, Emmy nominated actress and Transgender Rights activist, talks about how she found love on Tinder and her rules for dating apps. This is an insightful and entertaining super-sized interview for Transgender Awareness Week! Damona answers listener questions: To be or not be... with your ex and how to get with a celebrity. Find Laverne Cox on all the socials @LaverneCox and make sure to check out her hit podcast, The Laverne Cox show! If you're ready to go deeper in love, you need to join Damona's weekly "Behind The Mic" live streams where she answers dating questions live! Join for just $5 at patreon.com/datesandmates Subscribe NOW to the Beauty Uncovered Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you choose to listen – and get your weekly guide to uncovering YOUR beauty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kait Warman, a Christian relationship coach and founder of The Heart of Dating, talks about navigating which societal norms are really important to you when finding love. Dating Dish: Hinge introduces voice notes and how you can avoid repeating Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's toxic breakup. Dear Damona Questions: Can average Joes find love on dating apps and what's really at the heart of your relationship red flags? Make sure you check out Kait's podcast, Heart of Dating, and the Drop The Hanky Dating Service! Do you want to join Damona's weekly Dating Q&A? Are you ready to go deeper in love? Become a Friend with Benefits at Patreon.com/datesandmates Subscribe NOW to the Beauty Uncovered Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you choose to listen – and get your weekly guide to uncovering YOUR beauty! betterhelp.com/datesandmates Get Better Help: real therapy, convenient and affordable. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. BetterHelp.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy Crossley, Behavioral Relationship Expert and Author of Overcoming Insecure Attachment, explains attachment styles and how to build healthy relationships. Dating Dish headlines this week: Psychologists have a new outlook on relationship compatibility and is matchmaking having a modern day comeback? Listener questions include: should you go Dutch on a first date and is it asking too much if you want him to have a stable career? Get your copy of Tracy's book Overcoming Insecure Attachment: 8 Proven Steps to Recognizing Anxious and Avoidant Attachment Styles and Building Healthier, Happier Relationships. All links will be in the show notes at datesandmates.com! Are you ready to go deeper in love? Become a Friend with Benefits at Patreon.com/datesandmates Subscribe NOW to the Beauty Uncovered Podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you choose to listen – and get your weekly guide to uncovering YOUR beauty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Lang, astrologer and author of the new book Modern Day Magic, shares some simple and effective rituals to find your intuition and make some modern day love magic for yourself. Damona covers dating dish headlines: what's trending on the couple's Halloween costume scene this year and how are you missing these big red flags? Listener questions: Why are you attracting all the wrong people on dating apps and can you trust your dates won't infect you with the Rona? Make sure to get your copy of Rachel's book, Modern Day Magic. We'll put the link in the show notes at datesandmates.com! Also check out Slate's new podcast, How To Do It, and Olaplex's podcast, Beauty Uncovered - LIVE NOW on all your favorite podcast platforms! Do you need some help with your dating profile? Get Damona's FREE Profile Starter Kit at profilestarterkit.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqueline Newman, Top 50 NY Super Lawyer and author of The New Rules of Divorce, talks about the big relationship mistakes that lead to divorce and the advice she gives to her clients on rebranding after a breakup. Headlines: The Ultimate Cuffing Season is here and Dating with Social Anxiety. Listener questions: What does it mean when they want a break and Why has my hot romance cooled off? Get your copy of THE NEW RULES OF DIVORCE: 12 Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness and find more from Jacqueline at nycdivorcelawyer.com Make sure to check out Slate's new show, How To Do It! Live now on all your favorite podcast platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you hide a love affair when you’re two big-name Hollywood stars? True love is a new scripted podcast from Wondery that brings you stories of scandal, romance, and drama. In the new season, Abby and Erik are co-stars in a new blockbuster superhero franchise. The last thing either of their careers need is an on-set romance … but they just can’t help themselves. Each season of True Love is passionate, scandalous, and inspired by a real-life love story. This is just a preview, but you can listen to the full episode at wondery.fm/TrueLoveSeason2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marni Kinrys, your personal wing girl and host of the Ask Women podcast, explains the latest trends in women dating younger men and details what men want to know from women in today's dating landscape. Damona participates in the Worthy In Love Podcast tour and gives tips on how you can shift your thinking about yourself and your prospects in love. Dear Damona questions: how to get past the 6 month mark in dating and how to ask your match to make time for you in your busy schedule. Get more from Marni at winggirlmethod.com and make sure to check out the Ask Women podcast! Check out the rest of the amazing "Worthy In Love" Podcast tour at veronicagrant.com/podtour! betterhelp.com/datesandmates Get Better Help: real therapy, convenient and affordable. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. BetterHelp.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsey Metselaar, host of the We Met At Acme dating advice podcast, talks about dating anxiety and how to free yourself of the fear that you are settling for the wrong match. Dating Dish: What you can learn from Jennifer Aniston's "old school" dating philosophy and Science says women have changed their approach to dating in the pandemic. Listener Questions: Should you pick up dates when traveling internationally and he's a bad texter, what does that say for your future? Follow Lindsey on Instagram @lindzmetz and make sure to check out the We Met At Acme Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tziporah Kingsbury, Somatic Intimacy & Human Connection specialist, shares how to build that authentic connection in this fast-paced world. Dating Dish Headlines: Bumble's List of Top Ten Cities for Singles and Why You are oversharing on dates. Listener questions: When should you expect exclusivity and She's a single mom, but he's not sure he wants a family. Get Tziporah's Free Gift at www.tziporahintimacy.com/freemium-wheel-of-human-feelings-and-needs/

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Alex Steward and Nicci Nunez, hosts of the SwipeFat Podcast, talk about loving your body and dating comfortably whatever your size. Damona covers Dating Dish headlines: you might be expecting too much from your dating app matches and what you can learn from the Britney Spears engagement fallout. Dear Damona questions this week: Should you wait until you're at your ideal weight to date and how do we feel about long-distance relationships during delta? Check out Alex and Nicci's podcast, Swipe Fat, on all podcast platforms! The Dating Accelerator Program starts THIS WEEK! Learn more at damonahoffman.com/group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Cal, Married At First Sight marriage expert and author of Marriage Ain't For Punks, talks about being burned out by swipe culture and finding a relationship worth working on. Headlines: how to digitally delete your ex and is relationship minimalism right for you? Dear Damona questions: what to do if something is "missing" in your relationship and how to find intellectual chemistry on dating apps? Get your copy of "Marriage Ain't For Punks" out now wherever you get your books! Damona's FREE webinar goes live TODAY Sept 14th at 4pm PT / 7pm ET! Can't make it? Sign up still at damonahoffman.com/webinar and you'll get the replay! Check out Damona's Fall Dating Accelerator Group Program at damonahoffman.com/group! betterhelp.com/datesandmates Get Better Help: real therapy, convenient and affordable. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. BetterHelp.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel DeAlto, author and Match official dating expert, teaches us how to be approachable and to refresh our social skills after seclusion. Damona kicks off the show this week with a mini-master class on how to find the right dating app. Dear Damona questions: He wants to keep it slow, how can I speed him up, and is it time to give up on dating apps? Get Rachel's book and find more from her at racheldealto.com! Check out Damona's Dating Accelerator Program at damonahoffman.com/group! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelby Sells, love and sex coach, joins Damona to talk about cultivating emotional intimacy and how to ask for what you want in love. Damona covers weekly dating headlines: are video first dating apps the end of swipe culture and who is Channing Tatum "orbiting" on social and why? Dear Damona questions from listeners: do you sound like a demanding jerk in your dating profile and if you're not attracted to your dating app match should you still give it a go? Check out the Ashley Madison campaign at sexualhealthiswealth.com! Join Damona's Group Coaching program today at damonahoffman.com/group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camille Virginia, author of The Offline Dating Method, gives her 3 steps to attract a partner offline, in the real world. Headlines for the week: the one quality that makes you sexy and finally, a solution to ghosting. Dear Damona: is it cool to date your son's pediatrician and how to get over your summer love. Learn more about Camille's method at offlinedatingmethod.com! Are you motivated to be in your next relationship in the next 3-6 months? Check out Damona's NEW 10 week Dating Accelerator Program at damonahoffman.com/group! Buy Early Bird NOW and get $300 OFF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Bonos, dating and relationships reporter for the Washington Post, explains the current attitude on the dating scene and what must-have qualities are really important in a partner. She also shares insights on her most recent article on workplace dating in the new normal. Dating Dish Headlines: Is "maskne" ruining your love life and surveys tell us how long does it take to fall in love. Damona answers listener questions in Dear Damona: is it okay to ghost crappy guys and where to date confidently if there's a little more of you to love after the pandemic. Follow Lisa on Twitter @LisaBonos and make sure to check out her articles - we'll put the links in the show notes at datesandmates.com!

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Logan Ury, Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, dating coach, and author of How To Not Die Alone, explains the 3 different types of daters and how to get back into the dating scene after a dating hiatus. Damona introduces a new segment, Hot Tip Time, where she gives 3 tips to dating during the rise of the COVID Delta Variant. Dear Damona questions: Why are boss babes getting friend-zoned and how to determine if you're a one-woman kind of guy. Make sure to get Logan's book How To Not Die Alone. Here's Damona's Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2VIKL5f

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How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love

Nick Viall, star of The Bachelor and host of the People's Choice Award-nominated podcast The Viall Files, joins Damona to talk about finding love on Instagram and answers the question: Should you get love advice from The Bachelor? Damona kicks off Season 9 with dating dish stories: who's really hooking up in the Olympic Village and are you the victim of 'cookie jarring'? Nick helps Damona answer listener questions like: his long-distance girlfriend is finally moving in, should she pay rent and how to ask him out again without sounding desparate. Check out the Viall Files on all your favorite podcast platforms! Do you need a little extra luck in love? Enter our sweepstakes for a chance to win FREE coaching with Damona! damonahoffman.com/giveaway

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Nora McInerny, host of award-winning podcast, Terrible, Thanks For Asking and author of memoir, The Hot Young Widows Club, joins Damona to talk about finding love even after you've experienced loss. Damona covers headlines for the week: why are so many celebs on dating apps and a LAT, a new dating trend you might need to try. Dear Damona listener questions: should you invest in paid dating app features and what to do if you think your partner might be racist. This is a supersized Season 8 finale episode! But don't worry, we'll be right back next week with the Season 9 premiere. Get more form Nora and her podcast, Terrible, Thanks For Asking, at ttfa.org! Show Sponsors: hellofresh.com/dates14 It’s date night in a box! Go to hellofresh.com/dates14 and use the special code DATES14 for 14 FREE Meals + FREE Shipping cheapcaribbean.com/dates-mates Get $100 OFF your next all-inclusive beach vacay with Cheap Caribbean! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naomi Shah, founder of the rom-com podcast Meet Cute, tells Damona a WILD love story involving a very workplace inappropriate question, a lunch date, and a bouquet. They break down the key to finding authentic love and dissect what makes a good rom-com. Dating Dish headlines: Science says friendship is the key to long-lasting love and Damona announces the new cutest couple in Hollywood. Dear Damona listener questions: How to date when you're busy working at the buzziest company and who should pay on dates. Find Meet Cute on IG @meetcute and check them out on all your favorite podcast platforms! textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn hellofresh.com/dates12 It’s date night in a box! Go to hellofresh.com/dates12 and use the special code DATES12 for 12 FREE Meals + FREE Shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Brooks, dating industry advisor for dating app background check software RealMe, joins Damona to talk about the four big types of online dating predators and the stats behind the recent uptick in romance scams. Headlines: Bumble brings coffee dates back and the stork shows up for ScarJo + CoJo. Dear Damona: If they say they don't want kids does that mean forever and how to date as a 35 year old virigin who has never really been kissed. Keep your eye out for RealMe coming soon on all your favorite dating apps! textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn cheapcaribbean.com/dates-mates Get $100 OFF your next all-inclusive beach vacay with Cheap Caribbean! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Harville Hendrix and Dr. Helen LaKelly Hunt, LEGENDS in the couple's therapy field and authors of NYT bestseller Getting The Love You Want, join Damona to explain the new definition of relationships and why fear is the center of every romance. Damona covers headlines: Christina Haack and Renee Zellwegger prove that slow love is the only way to go and Reddit might be able to help with your dating profile. Damona answers listener questions: Do divorced guys get a bad wrap in dating and do men in their 50s only want women half their age? Get Harville & Helen's book, Getting The Love You Want, on Amazon or wherever you get your books! Want to be a part of Damona's Content Club? You should consider joining the FWBs at Patreon.com/datesandmates

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Nick Notas, dating and confidence coach behind Live Reconnected, coaches on how to communicate better in dating and how to find confidence. In the Dating Dish, Damona covers headlines: the surprising way gossip helped Van Jones' love life and Tinder keeps rolling out the good stuff (read: revolutionizing app features). Dear Damona questions: How to keep yourself from getting attached too fast and is it shallow if you don't want to date a man with kids? Find more from Nick online: Reconnected on YouTube or at livereconnected.com textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stewart Gill, eligible bachelor from the show Labor of Love and successful entrepreneur, talks about being single, successful, and finally ready to settle down. Headlines: The surprising but not so surprising #1 trait daters are looking for and can Victoria's Secret bring Sexy Back? Damona answers listener questions: why are you attracted to the completely wrong guys and how to find love when you are newly transitioned and ready to get out there! Follow Stewart on IG @stewart_e_gill

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Anna Iovine, sex & dating writer at Mashable, asks the question, "do people even want a hot vax summer?" She reports on the latest statistics on dating attitudes as we approach this summer of love. Damona covers headlines: Tinder allows users to block contacts to avoid awkward run-ins with people you know and Tiffany's released engagement rings for men! Dear Damona questions: is it a red flag if he keeps condoms by the bed and how much eye contact is too much eye contact? Read the full article on Mashable! Link is in the show notes at datesandmates.com textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn Sponsors: betterhelp.com/datesandmates Get Better Help: real therapy, convenient and affordable. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. BetterHelp.com/datesandmates hellofresh.com/dates12 It’s date night in a box! Go to hellofresh.com/dates12 and use the special code DATES12 for 12 FREE Meals + FREE Shipping patreon.com/datesandmates Be D's Friend with Benefits! Weekly Behind the Mic Q&A, private Dates & Mates community, and more for just $5 a month at patreon.com/datesandmates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Paul Brammer, advice columnist and author "Hola Papi: How To Come Out In A Walmart Parking Lot And Other Life Lessons," discussed coming to terms with your past and how to make a match on dating apps - even if you HATE them.. Dating Dish Headlines: Is it healthy to have a celebrity crush and a new app that matches users with memes. John Paul joins in for Dear Damona: How to find love in your city when you feel like a fish out of water and what's the deal with one-sided conversations? Happy Pride Month Lovers! Here we're all about celebrating equality in love for everyone all day every day but especially today we're giving a shout-out to our queer family who live their truth on the quest for their most authentic love. Get JP's Book at damonahoffman.com/contentclub and make sure to follow him on all the socials @jpbrammer!

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Saskia Nelson, online dating photographer and founder of Hey Saturday, explains how to do online dating photos right and magnetize the best matches to you. Dating Dish headlines: the real story behind Taika Waititi's ménage à trois with Rita Ora and Tessa Thompson and why your punctuation matters in digital communication. Dear Damona questions: I've never been on a date - how do I start from square one and I've been friendzoned too many times, help! Looking for a professional eye on your dating app photos? Download Hey Saturday today!

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Anna Sale, host of the critically acclaimed Death, Sex, & Money podcast and author of Let's Talk About Hard Things, joins Damona to talk about how to find love after heartbreak and how difficult conversations can bring your relationships closer together. In the Dating Dish, Damona covers headlines: Does Kourtney K's new boo Travis Barker have the hots for her sister Kim and why you shouldn't believe all the dating app hate. Damona answers listener questions: How to set boundaries with bread-crumbers and how to make a first date flirty and fun. Find Anna's book Let's Talk About Hard Things on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3wyO38m textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn Sponsors: betterhelp.com/datesandmates Get Better Help: real therapy, convenient and affordable. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. BetterHelp.com/datesandmates Download OkCupid today! OkCupid is FAMOUS for matching people on what MATTERS MOST to them, from food to the type of relationship they want...to politics. They ask you really thoughtful and provoking questions to get to the heart of who you are and what type of person you’re looking for. Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's Talk About Hard Things

Nicole Moore, body language expert & Love Works Method CEO, gives tips on how to flirt and feel comfortable on a date after lockdown. Damona covers headlines: You might have a whole new personality after Lockdown and Is Bennifer really back? Dear Damona listener questions: He might be a manchild - is that a red flag and how to figure out your must-have qualities in your partner. Follow Nicole on Instagram at @NicoleMooreLove!

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Connell Barrett, official dating coach for The League, joins Damona to talk about attracting the most authentic love and how to spot a fake from a mile away. Damona covers headlines: Bill and Melinda Gates Gray Divorce and new Ashley Madison study shows how faith and infidelity intersect. Dear Damona questions: how to stop getting friend-zoned after a date and is the guy you're seeing secretly married? Get Connell's Book "Dating Sucks But You Don't" on Amazon or wherever you get your books! https://amzn.to/3vZFEKv

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Dating Sucks, but You Don't: The Modern Guy's Guide to Total Confidence, Romantic Connection, and Finding the Perfect Partner

Marni Battista of Dating with Dignity and Damona discuss why matches ghost and how you might be attracting ghosters into your life. Headlines for the week: inside the recent uptick in romance scams and why you should be excited about Bethany Frankel's engagement. Dear Damona questions: is it cool to play it cool and how to filter for the right match out of thousands of messages. Sign up for Marni's free webinar at damonahoffman.com/ghost * Marni’s free webinar for women is called "Why Men Disappear - Is it Something I Did? And How to Stop Getting “Ghosted” for Good" She goes more in-depth on the topics we just talked about like:

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Introducing Double Date, a new podcast hosted by Marlo Thomas and Phil Donohue. Eavesdrop as they hold intimate conversations with their favorite, long-married celebrity couples about enduring love and all its challenges: family, career, conflict, addiction, illness, jealousy — everything under the sun. Hear those personal, and often hilarious, stories that all married couples like to tell--- from Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos; Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka; Bryan Cranston and Robin Dearden, and so many more. On this episode: Viola and Julius found deep love in the land of Opposites Attract. We visit their charming home in Southern California to find out who is the emotionally open one, and who leaves the bathroom a tornado site.

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Priti Joshi, VP of Strategy and Operations at Bumble, shares the skinny on how to optimize your dating profile and how to send the perfect first message. Damona dishes on this week's headlines: Learn from Halle Barry's drunken relationship history reveal and how dating app AI is influencing your attraction. This week's listener questions: what to do when the sex is bad but you can't stop thinking about him and how to quickly filter out the matches that aren't serious. Bumble is available to download worldwide in the App Store and Google Play, or at bumble.com. textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn Sponsors: Want to learn to create the perfect dating profile? Register for Damona's class at LACC damonahoffman.com/perfectdatingprofile

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Caroline Stanbury, star of Bravo's Ladies in London and host of the Divorced Not Dead podcast, joins Damona to talk about the chance she took on love that led to happily ever after with a much younger man, meanwhile still healing from a high profile divorce. Damona covers headlines: Shoot your shot like Lizzo with some flirty emojis and your relationship intentions are written all over your face. Damona answers questions: should you divorce your husband if he can't stop smoking weed and how to date when you're an American in a foreign city. Want more from Caroline? Listen to Damona's episode of the Divorced Not Dead Podcast! damonahoffman.com/dnd Join Jessica’s global database of Jewish singles at FassPasstoLove.com

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Damona introduces a new show, Happy Brain hosted by Heather Parady. Listen to this fun, bite-sized episode on practicing gratitude - plus Damona tells you why practicing gratitude will help you on your journey to find love. Want more Happy Brain? https://tlbc.co/happy-brain/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cosmopolitan and Esquire Editors-in-Chief, Jessica Pels and Michael Sebastian share the shocking survey that the magazines co-sponsored with the Kinsey Institute on the future of sex and relationships post-pandemic. Damona covers headlines: how to save money in dating and the biggest mistakes older men make on dating apps that we all can learn from. Jessica and Michael help Damona answer questions: how to keep the conversation flowing on dating apps and what is a good opening line? Make sure to check out both the Esquire and Cosmopolitan articles. Highlights in the show notes at datesandmates.com! textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn Sponsors: Want to learn to create the perfect dating profile? Register for Damona's class at LACC damonahoffman.com/perfectdatingprofile

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Kelsey Darragh, author and comedian from E!'s Dating No Filter and Buzzfeed, gets honest about how opening up your relationship might make you and your partner happier. Damona covers headlines: why couples who keep their relationship off social media are happier and FODA (fear of dating again) is preventing people from finding love as things open up again. Damona also answers listener questions: what does your guy really mean when he says you stress him out a little bit and where to go when you're looking to date someone of a specific race. Make sure to get a copy of Kelsey's book "Don't F*cking Panic: The Shit They Don’t Tell You in Therapy About Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, & Depression" - https://amzn.to/3mkkyDg

textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn

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Don't F*cking Panic: The Shit They Don’t Tell You in Therapy About Anxiety Disorder, Panic Attacks, & Depression

Rich Juzwiak, Slate advice columnist behind "How To Do It" and co-host of the Pot Psychology podcast, and Damona talk about first dates and first impressions based on their experience writing for Washington Post Date Lab. Dating Dish: what to do when you are frustrated with dating apps and men say sex is better during the pandemic - women disagree. Dear Damona: what to do when he's great on paper but the chemistry isn't there and can we look at ghosting like the rubber band theory? Subscribe to Pot Psychology wherever you get your podcasts and make sure to check out "How To Do It" in Slate.

textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn

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Jordana Abraham, co-founder of multi-platform media company Betches and host of the U Up? Podcast, joins Damona to talk about how to make time for dating when you're busy building your future and finding a motivated match who is just as ambitious as you are. Dating Dish headlines: The Bachelor proves that it is really bad at matchmaking and How Tinder is making dating apps safer. Damona also answers listener questions such as how and when to bring up more sexually evolved topics and how to shoot your shot and make the first move.

Follow Jordana's podcast U Up? on all the podcast platforms and make sure to check out @betches on IG!

textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn

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Veronica Grant, Love & Life Coach, explains how the way you relate to your body directly impacts the way that you relate to your romantic partner. Damona covers headlines: How Meghan Markle's truth affects your dating life and the latest controversial feature on Coffee Meets Bagel. This week's Dear Damona questions: Do nice guys finish last and Help! I'm tired of messaging first. Make sure to check out Veronica's Love Life Connection podcast and her 5 Steps to Ending Overwhelm and Anxiety in your Love Life at veronicagrant.com/workshop

textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn Sponsors: betterhelp.com/datesandmates Get Better Help: real therapy, convenient and affordable. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. BetterHelp.com/datesandmates

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Matchmaker Maria, long-time matchmaker and Tik Tok star, joins Damona to explain how to make the best match for yourself and the worst dating profile mistakes to avoid. Dating Dish headlines: Dr. Jill Biden, Love Doctor gives advice on love after divorce and OkCupid stats on how dating has changed 1 year after the pandemic. Damona answers listener questions like are you ready to date outside your race and did I just get friendzoned?

Follow Matchmaker Maria on IG @matchmakermaria and definitely join her database at agapematch.com

textnow.com/goyn Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn Sponsors: betterhelp.com/datesandmates Get Better Help: real therapy, convenient and affordable. Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month. BetterHelp.com/datesandmates

WHERE ARE ALL THE GOOD MATCHES? Are you on the right dating app for your dating style? Find out with Damona’s quiz quiz.damonahoffman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathon Aslay, America's leading midlife dating coach, and Francesca Hogi, love and life coach for people who happen to be single, return to co-host this very special 350th episode of Dates & Mates. Damona, Jonathon, and Francesca present the facts about the current state of dating and spell out what it means for the future of love. They cover headlines together: What Japan's new 'Minister of Loneliness' can for you and OkCupid reveals the hottest day for dating in the UK this year. They also answer listener questions: Does "in sickness and in health" apply to COVID exposure and how to date without the dating apps right now. Find Francesca on Instagram @DearFranny Find Jonathon's podcast, "What Would Love Do?" at jonathonaslay.com More links and resources from them at datesandmates.com

TextNow.com/GOYN Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn

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Jennifer Lehr, therapist and Attachment Theory expert, explains attachment styles and how your history can impact your current relationships. Damona covers headlines: is financial misalignment a deal-breaker and are you getting fauci-ed? Damona answers listener questions: what to do if your partner's love language makes you feel awkward and how do you stop the texting trap dead in its tracks? Check out Jennifer Lehr's upcoming project, WeConcile, and her relationship quiz: www.jenniferlehrmft.com

TextNow.com/GOYN Dates & Mates is presented by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn

Sponsors: damonahoffman.com/okcupid OkCupid is FAMOUS for matching people on what MATTERS MOST to them, from food to the type of relationship they want...to politics. They ask you really thoughtful and provoking questions to get to the heart of who you are and what type of person you’re looking for. Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today! Patreon.com/datesandmates Are you a fan of the show and want access to Damona's Weekly Facebook Live Q&A? Join Damona's Patreon FWBs - Friends with Benefits - at patreon.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Gary Lewandowski, psychology professor and author of "Stronger Than You Think: The 10 Blindspots That Undermine Your Relationship", joins Damona to talk about big expectations in new relationships and the tiny pet peeves you want to change about your partner. Headlines for the week: the most popular relationship questions your state is googling and why Britney's super hot 27-year-old bf is the best kind of boyfriend. Plus in Dear Damona, D answers listener questions: What's up with the guys on Whatsapp and how to avoid the time-wasters in dating as a single mom. Don't forget your copy of Dr. Gary's book "Stronger Thank You Think": damonahoffman.com/contentclub

TextNow.com/GOYN Dates & Mates is presented by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private You can separate your personal and dating contacts Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn

Sponsors: damonahoffman.com/okcupid OkCupid is FAMOUS for matching people on what MATTERS MOST to them, from food to the type of relationship they want...to politics. They ask you really thoughtful and provoking questions to get to the heart of who you are and what type of person you’re looking for. Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today! Patreon.com/datesandmates Are you a fan of the show and want access to Damona's Weekly Facebook Live Q&A? Join Damona's Patreon FWBs - Friends with Benefits - at patreon.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Tutera, celebrity wedding planner, TV personality, and lifestyle influencer, joins Damona to talk about the current state of Valentine's celebrations and what couples in love need to know about the future of weddings. Damona covers headlines: what we can learn from celebrity couples therapy experiences and why the 13th of February is just as important as Valentine's Day. Damona answers listener questions: When to share important info about your identity to your matches and how to date if you're married to your job (yes it's possible!) You can find more of David at davidtutera.com or on IG @davidtutera!

SPONSORS: TextNow.com/GOYN Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today:

You can keep your main number private

You can separate your personal and dating contacts

Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE.

We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn

Download OkCupid today! OkCupid is FAMOUS for matching people on what MATTERS MOST to them, from food to the type of relationship they want...to politics. They ask you really thoughtful and provoking questions to get to the heart of who you are and what type of person you’re looking for. Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today!

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EVENTS: Dating for vegetarians, flexitarians, the veggie curious with OkCupid & Sweet Earth imaveggielover.com Valentine's Day cooking, comedy, & love lessons with actress Mayim Bialik and comedian Pamela Rae Schuller damonahoffman.com/cookingwithm A Lesson on How To Ace Your Virtual Date with Washington Post Date Lab Team damonahoffman.com/washpost Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Birger, author of Date-onomics and Make Your Move, joins Damona to talk about the science of why women are in charge of the dating scene today. Instead of the headlines, Damona brings back On Screen Romance with conversation with Joy C. Mitchell, writer on the hit Netflix series Bridgerton. Dear Damona questions: are common interests really important in a relationship and why your hopeless romanticism might be killing your relationships. Get Make Your Move: The New Science of Dating and Why Women are in Charge on Amazon! https://amzn.to/3cylqkQ Find more from Joy on instagram @joyineurope

Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today: You can keep your main number private, You can separate your personal and dating contacts, Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE. We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn

OkCupid expects 25 million new matches to be made this January - a big increase from last year⁠. Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today!

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Make Your Move: The New Science of Dating and Why Women Are in Charge

Rachel De Alto, Chief Dating Expert at Match, joins Damona to examine the relationships between social anxiety, alcohol, and dating. Damona covers headlines: stay away from creeps like Armie Hammer and join in on two big dating app trends this season. In Dear Damona, she answers listener questions: how to filter matches who don't want a long-term relationship and can you still be excited about dating in your 60s?

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Dates & Mates is sponsored by TextNow. The app solves many major challenges D's clients face in dating today:

You can keep your main number private

You can separate your personal and dating contacts

Plus, It’s easy to use and FREE.

We are proud to collaborate with an app that empowers modern daters to feel safe and secure. If you want more information, check out Damona's video on when & how to give out your number: textnow.com/goyn

OkCupid expects 25 million new matches to be made this January - a big increase from last year⁠. Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today!

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Carol Allen, astrologer of Love is In The Stars, returns to Dates & Mates to explain exactly how the stars impact your compatibility beyond just your zodiac sign. Damona covers headlines in the Dating Dish: Why is Lori Harvey getting so much hate over her new relationship with Michael B. Jordan and how to get a celebrity to breakup with your partner. Plus Damona answers listener questions such as how to deal with racism from your dates and can you keep up the chemistry if you can't meet a match online anytime soon.

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Dr. James Simmons of Ask the NP joins Damona to talk about how to stay healthy dating in the time of Covid, ways to reduce your risk of Super Gonorrhea, and de-stigmatizing mental health. Damona covers headlines: Behind the scenes advice on Drew Barrymore getting ghosted and 21 ways to get your flirt on in 2021. Then in Dear Damona she covers listener questions: Has everyone forgotten how to communicate these days and should you give him a third chance if he's cancelled twice before? Follow James at AsktheNP Ok Cupid expects 25 million new matches to be made this January - a big increase from last year⁠. Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today! Try Magic Spoon: Take $5 off your first order of the healthy cereal that's too good to be true - Magicspoon.com/dates Get The Dating Secret - Registration is open through January 20th at thedatingsecret.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Groves of Create The Love and The Mark Groves Podcast joins Damona to talk about new beginnings and how to ditch dating rock bottom. Damona covers headlines: Is Ariana really tying the knot this time and do dating apps really want you to find love? 'Dear Damona' segment is back by popular demand: What to do with all these breadcrumb-y dudes and surely there are better pickup lines than "hey"?

Find The Mark Groves Podcast on all your favorite podcast platforms and make sure to follow him on IG @createthelove Ok Cupid expects 25 million new matches to be made this January - a big increase from last year⁠. Are you missing out? Download OkCupid today! Get Better Help: Affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. Start today and enjoy 10% off your first month - BetterHelp.com/datesandmates Get The Dating Secret - Damona's live group coaching January Program. Early bird pricing closes in a few days: thedatingsecret.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damona gives a lesson in vision boarding and goal setting so you can attract the love you want in the new year. New episodes dropping on TUESDAYS beginning January 5th, 2021. Get Damona's secret to dating in the new normal. Go to thedatingsecret.com to learn more. Ready to go deeper in love? Access to Damona's Patreon "Friends with Benefits" live streams starts at just $5 a month! Plus, you get access to a community of daters just like you AND you get to help support the show and keep us running for 8 more seasons. Patreon.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damona gives advice on listener questions such as:

Can your long-distance relationship go the distance?

How do I find love if I don't feel like I fit the norm around me?

Should you include a picture of yourself in a mask on your dating profile?

Pandemic Dating Problems: Should you be physically exclusive before being romantically exclusive?

How do I date now if I feel like my dating options are limited due to the pandemic?

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Damona welcomes a Bumble success story, Kyle and Olivia from Atlanta, who share their journey from signing onto the app to falling in love in a crazy time. Damona also covers headlines: Tinder's "Year in Swipe" dating trends report, how to tell if your virtual connection will translate IRL, and how linguistic cues can win someone over. Need more guidance in love? Join the Patreon "FWB" Group! Just $5 supports the show and you get access to Damona's weekly Facebook Live Q&As! Patreon.com/datesandates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tod Jacobs & Peter Lynn, authors of the new book Not A Partnership, join Damona to debate whether marriage is still necessary in today's society plus explain why marriage is hard work (but that's not a bad thing!). Damona covers headlines: a holiday gift guide according to your loved one's love language, a complete roundup of 2020's most noteworthy studies in love, plus what you can learn from Elliot Page, star of Juno. Learn more from Tod & Peter by reading their book Not A Partnership: Why We Keep Getting Marriage Wrong & Where We Can Get It Right Ready for Better Help? Got to betterhelp.com/datesandmates for 10% off your first month! Want to go deeper in love? Join the Patreon FWB Program at Patreon.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not A Partnership: Why We Keep Getting Marriage Wrong & How We Can Get It Right

In this Dear Damona episode dedicated to answering your dating questions:

Will love actually happen when you "least expect it" as they say?

What do you do when a guy wants to go slow?

Am I limiting myself too much if I only swipe on guys with college degrees?

How to navigate mental health challenges in a relationship?

24 and never been kissed. Do I tell the guys I'm dating?

Should you be completely honest about your age?

I'm in love with my best friend's little brother and I think he feels it too?

Proper phone etiquette on a date?

How do you date someone in the adult film industry?

Plus Damona covers headlines: yay or nay - workplace romance, everything you need to know about the inner workings of each dating app, and does height really matter in dating? Get $100 off the 30 Day Dating Playbook today! Playbook.DamonaHoffman.com Are you interested in trying BetterHelp? Go to Betterhelp.com/datesandmates for 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damona’s husband, Seth Hoffman, joins to share his perspective on the challenges of online dating, relationship dynamics, and the realities of falling in love. Damona covers headlines: is No Shave November making men less dateable, pandemic safety questions you need to ask a potential date, and why being ghosted in a pandemic is so much more emotionally taxing. Are you ready to go deeper in love? Join the Patreon "Friends with Benefits" Program at patreon.com/datesandmates to support the show and participate in Damona's weekly private Q&As! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monique Kelley, author and love expert behind "Confessions of a Serial Dater in LA", joins Damona to celebrate and embrace singledom. Damona covers headlines: the best way to show gratitude according to Darwin, some good news about marriage, and The Sadie Hawkins Effect. Preorder Monique's novel, Reality in Chaos, on Amazon! Find more from Monique on her website: confessionsofaserialdaterinla.com Join the Patreon "Friends with Benefits" Group at patreon.com/datesandmates for just $5 to support the show + get access to Damona's weekly live Q&As! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reality in Chaos

Francesca Beauman, historian and author of Matrimony Inc, joins Damona for an in-depth analysis of the OG dating profiles - personal ads - and how the history of love has shaped dating today. Damona covers headlines: Relationship anarchy - the latest movement shaping the future of love, dating tips for the second Coronavirus wave lock down, and the latest list of pictures prohibited in your dating app. Get your copy of Matrimony, Inc here! Also, take a look at Damona's Content Club! Don't forget to join the Patreon "Friends with Benefits" if you're ready to go deeper in love and want more support from Damona + weekly Facebook Live Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damona dedicates a whole episode to answering questions that listeners have sent in: can you date offline in a pandemic, is it a red flag if he doesn't want to share what he does for a living, why are my Tinder matches trying to sell me OnlyFans subscriptions, and more! Damona also covers this week's headlines including should you even bother with video dating app features, why it's suddenly LGBTQ+ wedding season, and how is love faring in the age of Trump? Ready to go deeper in love? Join the Patreon "Friends with Benefits" group at patreon.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our favorite time of the year! Damona's annual Halloween episode where we hear your dating horror stories. Damona also covers headlines: The best couples halloween costumes, what to say to ghosts, and the definitive dating timeline in 2020. You can find a copy of Troy Devolld's book, One Hundred Poems about LA on Amazon! Are you ready to go deeper in love? Join the Friends with Benefits Patreon at patreon.com/datesandmates for laser focused dating advice and a weekly Q&A Facebook Live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Hundred Poems About Los Angeles

Dr. Laura Berman, sex & relationships expert and New York Times Best Seller, joins Damona to talk about the current state of relationships: skin hunger, the rise of infidelity, the trickiness of whether a woman should sleep with a man before they're monogamous, and a brief debate on whether soulmates exist. Damona also covers headlines: the ultimate cuffing season pressure is on, is it mask fishing or a political statement, why dating apps are ditching celebrities. Dates & Mates is trying a new show format! Let us know your thoughts by reaching out to Damona on all the socials @DamonaHoffman Find Dr. Berman's book, Quantum Love, on Amazon! Are you ready to go deeper in love? Join Damona's Friends with Benefits Group at patreon.com/datesandmates for just $5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quantum Love: Use Your Body's Atomic Energy to Create the Relationship You Desire

Brian Belefant, successful real estate agent and author, explains the surprising parallels between dating and house hunting. Damona covers headlines: What Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson have in common, what is Emophilia, and the official dating from Match’s Annual ‘Singles in America’ Study. Damona also answers questions: Do people have standards anymore and social distance date inspirations? Get your copy of Brian's book Spouse Hunting: Using The Rules of Real Estate To Find The Love of Your Life! Are you ready to go deeper in love? Join the Patreon: patreon.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spouse Hunting: Using The Rules Of Real Estate To Find The Love Of Your Life

Dr. Karin Abrell, author and host of the "Love and Life" podcast, answers the question: If I'm still single, is their something wrong with me? Damona covers headlines: What do Eric Benét and birth control have in common, Beard Bating, plus what we can learn from Danica Patrick and Demi Lovato's breakups. At the end of the show, Damona and Dr. Karin answer questions: how to find love today as a demisexual and what you can do to get out of the doghouse with your man.

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Taylor Andrews, Sex & Relationships Editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine, joins Damona to discuss safety-approved pandemic booty calls. Damona covers headlines: the universities with the best dating scenes, will you feel sexier if you look sexier, and even Drew Barrymore gets ghosted. She also answers listener questions in Dear Damona including, I need intimacy but I'm worried I'll catch feelings and Is he busy or just not that into me? Make sure to pre-order your copy of Cosmo's Fantasy Sex Games and check out Taylor's work at Cosmopolitan Magazine. Help us heal more hearts! Please subscribe, share your favorite episode with a friend, plus leave us a 5-star review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cosmo's Fantasy Sex Games: Steamy Role-Playing Challenges for Next-Level Bedroom Fun

Michael Kaye, Global Communications & PR Manager at OkCupid, gives the inside scoop on the latest techniques OkCupid uses to match users (hint: it has to do with a major event happening this year). Damona also covers headlines: Finally Cardi B files for divorce, you may have less time than you think to make a good dating app first impression, and a guide to all things breakups. Damona answers listener questions: is his daily ganja habit a dealbreaker and can a star crossed LDR work? Wanna try OkCupid? Check it out! Thanks for being a friend to Dates & Mates! Show your support by rating this podcast 5 stars, sharing your favorite episodes with your friends, and joining our Patreon Friends with Benefits group! Patreon.com/datesandmates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danny Santos, love and intimacy astrologer, reveals the amorous futures of Dates & Mates listeners. Damona and Producer Leo cover headlines: Sexual Health Awareness Week, niche dating apps you have to try, and Niecy Nash plays for the other team. Damona answers listener questions: is it cool to hug your first date and what is your Match compatibility score really based on? Join Danny's live streams on Facebook and definitely contact him for a reading! You can find him on Yelp: Santos & The Crystal Visions

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Zackary Lewis, CEO of new dating app Say Allo, and Damona give their secret dating app algorithm hacks. Damona covers headlines: should you keep your mask on during pandemic sex, real worries about interracial dating, and Michelle Obama’s love advice. Damona also answers listener questions: what does it mean when a guy says ‘i’m too good for you’ and how do you ask for exclusivity during COVID. Get Damona's full list of algorithm hacks at profilestarterkit.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mandii B, host of the wildly popular podcast WHOREible Decisions, explains why it might have taken the end of the world for her to find love. Damona covers headlines: Can you ever get over your first love, human behavior experts tell us what is really going on between the White House sheets, and should you date a dude with a cat? Damona and Mandii answer listener questions: what to do when your man decides he wants something... more... in the bedroom and advice for 25+ virgins dating in the pandemic. Did you LOVE Mandii as much as we do? Make sure to follow her on all the socials @fullcourtpumps and check out all her podcast projects! Are you looking for love in a pandemic? Join Damona's free webinar at thedatingsecret.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Susan Ibitz, expert human behavior hacker, gives the best tips for reading body language whether it's through a zoom date or behind the mask. In the Dating Dish, Damona covers headlines such as: the latest dating trap - "woke fishing", is your mother the best matchmaker, and viral tik tok brings lovers together. Damona answers listeners questions: how to COVID date for medical professionals and is online dating just not for you? Sign up for Damona's free COVID dating webinar at thedatingsecret.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neely Steinberg, dating coach and image consultant, shows you how to become the CEO of your love life. Damona covers headlines: Demi Lovato's super short engagement, the rise of romance scams and catfishing, plus a study on dick pics. In Dear Damona, she also answers listener questions: how old is too old when you're in the market for an older man and will he respond to a love letter? Find more from Neely at thelovetrep.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damona and life & love coach, Francesca Hogi, address the current state of dating in the covid world. Plus, Steve Barnes of "The Pop Culture Show" joins to unpack the summer’s biggest love headlines: Will and Jada's big "entanglement", the royal wedding you missed, and the latest study on what makes a great relationship. Plus Damona and Francesca answer your questions: is it love or is it catfish and when is it safe to get physical with your quarantine crush? Can't get enough of Barnes? Visit thepopcultureshow.com to get up to speed on all things pop culture! Check out Francesca's advice on all things love and life at francescahogi.com! Want to be a friend... with benefits? Check us out at patreon.com/datesandmates ;) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garcelle Beauvais, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Star, begins her dating coaching journey with Damona in this Season 8 premiere. Headlines of the week: Best opening lines in dating apps, How Kim loves Kanye in sickness and in health, and the new rules of long distance relationships. Plus Damona answers listener questions in the new "Dear Damona" segment: Can you date a cheapskate and how to find love when you're 50 and fabulous. Start living a happier life today with Better Help. Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/datesandmates Check out the Patreon "Friends with Benefits" program at Patreon.com/datesandmates Start your coaching journey with Damona now! Try the Profile Starter Kit or Relationship Boot Camp at DatesandMates.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlton from Love is Blind reflects on his brave journey to self-awareness, self-understanding, and forgiveness with Damona in the first of a four-part series on love lessons. In this love lesson, you will learn the power of vulnerability and keeping faith in your ability to find the love you deserve. Find more from Carlton on Instagram @CarltonMorton or donate to Camp Carlton - his charity for the children of his hometown - if you feel called! Don't forget to join the Patreon Friends with Benefits program at patreon.com/datesandmates if you're ready to go deeper in love and join the conversation about how current events are shaping dating today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin Muroski, flirting coach for the Art of Charm, joins Damona to talk about confidence and flexibility as we move into the next phases of coronadating. Damona covers headlines: How interracial couples can support each other in times of racial conflict, why Quarantine may have been the downfall of Scott and Sofia's relationship, plus what your astrological sign says about your relationship potential. Damona and Erin answer listener questions such as why is she keeping our relationship a secret and how to start over again in love. Find Erin on all the socials @erinmuroski! Don't forget to check out her super fun podcast, Final Rose Material! Find the full show recap at datesandmates.com for links to all the articles Damona mentioned and more in-depth info on these topics! If you're looking for more support in love, join the Patreon at patreon.com/datesandmates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special Dear Damona episode, Damona answers listener questions about love and dating in this unprecedented time. She gives advice on:

What to do when you're engaged but have never spent this much time together?
How to keep moving towards marriage in a pandemic?
How do you break up during quarantine?
When is it okay to move from sexting to sex in a pandemic?
Can healthcare workers even date right now?
What are the best apps to meet right now?
How not to lean too much on your partner for emotional support?
How will coronavirus change dating forever?

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Damona also shares two Dates & Mates success stories from women who have found love during this pandemic. If you want to hear Shannon and Mel's full love story and find out about Shannon's super cute date, you can find it here or at datesandmates.com!

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Allana Pratt, intimacy expert and host of the "Intimate Conversations" podcast, takes Dates & Mates on a deep journey to self love: solutions for isolated singles and self care for couples. Damona also covers headlines such as How 50 Cent and his girlfriend might just be relationship goals, a dangerous social media campaign that is sweeping North Africa, and how to make your relationship stronger right now. Plus Damona and Allana answer listener questions: Is it true love or just BoreRona and how to deal with abandonment issues? To finish the episode, Damona discusses a controversial new article from The Economist in Damona's Diatribe.

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Dr. Emily Morse, PhD of human sexuality and host of the popular Sex with Emily podcast, joins Damona to once and for all get clear on the intimacy timeline. They cover everything from when to have sex for the first time in a new realtionship to re-igniting passion in a long-term relationship. Headlines for the week: will dating be forever changed by COVID-19, is Jada Pinkett-Smith and Will Smith's relationship in trouble, and the safest place to get your freak on during the pandemic. Damona and Emily also answer your questions including: what to do if you and your partner have different sexual needs and how to deal with insecurities in the bedroom.

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Vince Gauglione, author of Confessions of a Middle Aged Short Guy with No Game, joins Damona to discuss if height really matters in today's world, the biggest pet peeves men have in dating, and his new book on why you're still single. Headlines for the week: Important info regarding Sexual Abuse Awareness Month, is this new netflix show hot or not, and relationship stress strategies. Damona also answers your questions including: how to keep it cute in quarantine and how to have better conversations with the Bumble Bae you haven't met yet.

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Laura Cathcart Robbins and Scott Slaughter of The Only One In The Room Podcast found love in the most unexpected place: rehab. With them, Damona continues the series on what we can learn from powerful love stories. Damona also covers headlines: the signs your relationship is getting serious, a strange new dating show about the search for a baby daddy, and why Bumble is encouraging users to date long distance. Damona answers questions: how will video chat impact your overall dating success and is your health affecting your dating odds?

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Did you know that couples with one foreign-born spouse make up 21% of all marriages in the United States? Damona interviews 3 couples on how they found love in the place they least expected: another country. Headlines for this week include what you can learn from Adele's divorce and is your new relationship going to survive COVID-19? Plus Damona answers these listener questions in technically dating: why do you keep striking out on dating apps and how do you know the person you're attracted to is available?

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Dr. Casandra Henriquez, an intuitive love coach and matchmaker for successful women, joins Damona to talk about finding love again after heartbreak. Damona also covers headlines such as where all the singles are hiding right now, why Dr. Oz thinks sex is the best medicine, and some advice for those like Drake who are quarantined without their loved ones. Damona and Coach Cass also answer your questions: how important is video chat in long-distance dating and what you do when someone tells you they don't want a relationship but they won't stop texting.

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Noelle Cordeaux, co-host of the "Everything Life Coaching Podcast" joins Damona with a romantic's guide to the brain. Damona covers headlines: where to find affairs during quarantine, Ariana Grande is locked up with her new love, and fun ideas for quarantine dates. Damona and Noelle also answer listener questions: what do you do when you get stood up and how to tell if someone is letting you down easy.

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Tenisha Nicole, host and producer of the Choose Love podcast, joins Damona to talking about being a hopeless romantic in a time of quarantine. They cover headlines for the week: a surprising casualty of coronavirus and a new courtship rules during quarantine. Questions from listeners: is it a red flag if your partner asks you to lose weight and clear signs your man is leading you on?

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Clarissa Silva, behavioral scientist and creator of the "Your Happiness Hypothesis" Method, co-hosts this episode. Laura Powers, celebrity psychic and host of the Healing Powers Podcast, joins Damona to explain how to use your intuition to heal your love life. Damona and Clarissa cover headlines: How is Coronavirus affecting dating and what can you learn from the new Netflix series, Love Is Blind? They also answer listener questions: how long should you hold on if a guy isn't ready to commit and is it good or bad to withhold sex?

Find Clarissa at clarissasilva.com and make sure to check out Laura Powers' "Healing Powers Podcast"!

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Welcome to your dating and relationship future. In this 300th episode master class, you'll gain an understanding of the complex state of courtship today and discover what changes are coming in dating app technology, how gender roles will evolve, and how we can make the deepest human connections in years to come.

Damona Hoffman is a certified dating coach with 15 years of experience who's been named one of the top dating coaches in LA and whose work appears regularly in The Washington Post, Bustle, Elite Daily, BET.com and more.

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Jack A Daniels, Damona's co-host on the groundbreaking TV show, #BlackLove, joins Damona to answer the question: where are all the good men? They cover headlines for the week: are there too many fish in the sea, a new reality show for senior singles, and should you date someone at work? Plus Damona and Jack answer listener questions: is there no hope if you just can't get past the first date and after how many dates should you define the relationship?

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Mike Goldstein, of EZ Dating Coach, joins Damona the final episode of the Love Month Series, Five Question February #5QFeb. In this month-long 4-part series, Damona will ask Dates & Mates fan-favorite guests five questions on the most pressing topics about love today. Damona and Mike cover headlines: is it okay to snoop in your partner's phone, Cosmo’s new term for the dating dictionary: whelming, and are Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner getting back together? Listener questions this week are: should you wait around for someone who is super busy and is it a red flag if he thinks it's cute when you're jealous?

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Bela Gandhi, dating expert and founder of the Smart Dating Academy, joins Damona for Part 3 of the Dates & Mates Love Month Series, Five Question February #5QFeb. In this month-long 4-part series, Damona will ask Dates & Mates fan favorite guests five questions on the most pressing topics about love today. Damona and Bela cover headlines: the real reason Shakira won't marry her hunky soccer player baby daddy, how to use Twitter as your dating app, and the latest research in online dating from Damona's most trusted source. Listener questions this week are: what's a reasonable age gap in dating and what are the chances you'll meet the love of your life in speed dating?

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