Subtext: Recent Episodes
Sarah Ellis & Michelle McSweeney
Online dating advice for the modern age. Navigating relationships in a digital world can be confusing and stressful, which is why we're here to help you (and share a few stories of our own). Brought to you by a language expert and a curious millennial, Subtext gets real about the anxieties of dating on Tinder, over text, and even on Instagram.
Christina walks us through a string of recent conversations on dating apps. We ask the question, how do you decide what's a deal-breaker before you've even met? NOTE: This episode was recorded pre-corona! If you hear references to crowded bars and IRL human contact, that's why. We miss it, too.
You've heard the classic "wait two days before texting them" advice after a first date. But what's the ideal time between dating app messages? Five minutes? Five hours?
You've sent the first message, and they've responded. YES! Now where do you go from here?
It's the source of constant overthinking. You've probably stressed out about it a number of times. But what if we told you the key to a great opening line on dating apps is way simpler than you'd think?
Kerry was scrolling through dating apps one day when she saw... a photo of a white Chevy Crossover. We know it's smart to be specific about your interests, but how much is too much?
Hannah Orenstein is the Senior Dating Editor at Elite Daily and author of the new rom com "Head Over Heels," a love story set in the world of elite gymnastics.
"I'm looking for someone who loves The Office as much as I do." It's tempting to list out your dream expectations when you're writing up your bio, but you don't want to alienate awesome people before you ever get the chance to meet them.
What should I put in my dating app bio? How do I look relatable without seeming weird? Here's the answer.
In the first episode of our "Profiles" series, we're discussing whether it's smart to list your best accomplishments in your dating app bio.
Corey Rae is an actress, producer, model, public speaker, and columnist at StyleCaster, and she's also an activist and advocate for transgender women.
In this special episode, Arielle chats with Sarah about how her dating life has changed during the coronavirus crisis in NYC.
Nimisha has been dealing with some guys who are a little too forward. Is it possible that she's leading them on just by being nice?
The LGBTQ&A podcast is one of our favorites, so we asked host Jeffrey Masters to come on the show and share his own experiences, plus what he's learned from his work.
We went to an off-Broadway show that's basically a live theater version of Subtext. And now we have tickets for YOU!
Ghosting someone isn't always a worst-case scenario. In fact, it might even be the best solution in certain cases — and Dawson knows this all too well.
Privacy protection is a problem, but you've probably never thought about it in terms of your Bumble profile. You might need to think twice.
The final installment of our Pride Throwback series is an episode that still makes us emotional to listen to. Zoe talks about her dating challenges as a feminine lesbian woman, and we discuss why you should never have to "prove" your sexuality to anyone. Originally broadcast April 18, 2019.
Next in our series celebrating queer dating culture, Philip talks about the nude photos he's been receiving on Grindr. It's making his online dating experience difficult, to say the least. Plus, Michelle shares a surprising way to increase your odds of getting a match on Tinder. Originally broadcast July 25, 2018.
Happy Pride! To celebrate, we're bringing back some of our favorite episodes about queer dating culture. First up, we help Elizabeth decode the meaning of the red heart emoji. Originally broadcast May 30, 2018.
Pete Buttigieg, U.S. presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is changing the face of national politics. Here's what makes him so revolutionary... and so relatable.
Darrin loves emojis. Seriously, he's obsessed. But what does it mean when the guys on dating apps don't send them back to him?
What happens when your own community doubts who you are? For Zoe, it's been a hallmark of her dating experience.
Caroline's feeling the pressure so many of us can relate to—how long should she wait before responding to a message from someone new?
It's 2019, and Instagram is basically a dating app. But Peter's experience with it has been... unexpected, to say the least.
Karen and S seemed perfect for each other. They shared specific jokes and texted all the time. Then, without warning, things got weird.
Sydney's been doing some research on dating apps, and she discovered a surprising theme. Hint: It has to do with curation, and you may not even realize you're doing it!
Diamond started texting a new guy, and he immediately upped the ante with his messaging style. What's the secret? It's simpler than you'd think.
Love exclamation points? Hate them? Your use of them might be connected to your gender.
Is anyone surprised that there's an app to help you figure out your dating apps? We're not. But learn why these "rate my date" apps aren't always as brilliant as they sound.
Nancy knew when things weren't going well. In fact, Jane sent a single message that summed up all her feelings in just one short word.
Lauren was really hitting it off with this guy. He even read her favorite book! The one thing she couldn't get over was his punctuation style. It just seemed so...weird?
Natalie gets freaked out when guys on apps come on too strong. (Don't we all?!) We're answering this once and for all—what's the perfect number of messages to send before you suggest a real life date?
Jas is back! She upped her dating game with just one simple change—can you guess what it is?
So you guys definitely saw this one online. Remember the girl who hosted that mass Tinder date in NYC last month? How did she pull this off? And how can you avoid being duped on a date?
Jas met a guy who just can't stop laughing, and it's not in a good way. Also, we're bringing up a major throwback—emoticons! They're not dead yet, and they probably deserve another chance.
We all know Facebook is a digital giant, but what about the other monopoly no one is talking about? We're breaking down OKCupid's colorful new campaign (seriously! these two things are connected) and why there might be more behind it than you'd think.
People keep sending Philip photos out of nowhere—and no, we don't mean photos of food or cats. Why so aggressive? And bonus...is it possible to hack your Tinder algorithm so you get better matches?
Email: is it only for work or does it have a place in personal relationships? After a guy confronts Taylor over email, she's left wondering if she should really take his accusations seriously.
It's everyone's favorite subject lately (for better or for worse)...Facebook. What happens when this digital giant takes on dating?
Kevin hasn't had much success on Tinder, but we've got to give him props for being honest. He's sharing some wisdom about what he looks for in a match, and we're breaking down the history of truncated words. It's obvs a good time.
What's the deal with heart emojis, anyway? Do they always convey affection? Are some more serious than others? Elizabeth had a Tinder date that was going well...until the heart emojis started coming her way.
Today we're discussing a personal story that involves a bit of a punctuation crisis. Sarah's roommate Hannah and friend Victoria are here to weigh in—is it weird to use hyphens when you're texting someone new?