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How to Get a Girlfriend with Connell Barrett

How to Get a Girlfriend with Connell Barrett

Connell Barrett 239 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Dating coach Connell Barrett shares tested tips and strategies to help men confidently connect with women through authenticity. Drawing from his bestselling book and TV appearances, he addresses common dating problems like flirting, dating-app struggles, and low self-confidence. The podcast offers weekly advice from Connell and expert guests, aiming to help nice guys find love by dating with 'Radical Authenticity.'

Episodes

The 10 Texting Commandments: How to Stop Getting Ghosted and Start Getting Dates
The 10 Texting Commandments: How to Stop Getting Ghosted and Start Getting Dates Aug 21, 2026 2063 Texting shouldn’t feel so dang hard. You overthink every word, send the message, wait for her reply—and still get ghosted! In this episode of the "How to Get a Girlfriend Podcast," dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares his 10 Texting Commandments: 10 rules for messaging women that will free you from your texting chains. Stop overthinking every message, and start getting women
21 Flirty Ways to Make Her Feel Authentic Attraction (How to Escape the Friend Zone, Part 2)
21 Flirty Ways to Make Her Feel Authentic Attraction (How to Escape the Friend Zone, Part 2) Aug 5, 2026 3393 You know what sucks? Thinking a date went well only to hear her say, “I didn’t feel a connection.” Dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett gives you a practical roadmap to avoid the Friend Zone—before, during, and after a date. He shares playful pre-date texts, flirting strategies on the date, and funny next-day messages that make her laugh. Get ready to start hearing, “So when are we
The Date Seemed Great… So Why Did You End Up in the Friend Zone? (Part 1)
The Date Seemed Great… So Why Did You End Up in the Friend Zone? (Part 1) Jul 21, 2026 1841 The date seemed to go well—conversation flowed, and there were no awkward silences. Yet she texted you those painful words: “I just didn’t feel a connection.” In Part 1 of this two-part episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett explains why many men end up in the Friend Zone. He also shares how changing the way you communicate with women creates the
“You’re Not Broken!” 3 Steps to Lasting Dating Confidence (with Attachment Style Expert Thais Gibson)
“You’re Not Broken!” 3 Steps to Lasting Dating Confidence (with Attachment Style Expert Thais Gibson) Jul 10, 2026 3375 If fear of rejection keeps you from taking romantic chances—sending that text or approaching an attractive stranger—Thais Gibson has a solution. Gibson has helped more than 70,000 people build thriving relationships, both through her book, “The New Attachment Theory,” and as founder of the Personal Development School. Gibson joins dating coach Connell Barrett to share practical exercises to help y
11 Pickup Lines That Are Classy, Not Creepy—Say These to Any Woman, Anywhere
11 Pickup Lines That Are Classy, Not Creepy—Say These to Any Woman, Anywhere Jul 2, 2026 1810 You see an incredible woman you want to talk to, but you’re not sure what to say—and the pickup lines you’ve heard sound cheesy or creepy. On this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett gives you 11 natural, non-cringe opening lines you can say to any woman. Get ready to break the ice in charming, genuine ways, and start getting dates.HIRE CONNELL TO TEACH YOU HOW TO AP
“The Best First Date of My Life” — How Tony Learned to Flirt and Won Jennifer Over
“The Best First Date of My Life” — How Tony Learned to Flirt and Won Jennifer Over Jun 26, 2026 1758 If you’ve ever wondered, “What do I say? How do I flirt?” Tony’s story will resonate. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett talks with Tony, a divorced dad and software engineer who had some flirting breakthroughs that helped him win over Jennifer. If Tony can go from struggling to talk to women to finding his dream relationship, so can you!NOT SURE HOW TO FLIR
5 Flirting Moments that Broke My Brain (and Rewired What I Thought Was Possible)
5 Flirting Moments that Broke My Brain (and Rewired What I Thought Was Possible) Jun 23, 2026 2600 When you get good at flirting, you’ll be shocked by what you can achieve. Dating coach Connell Barrett sure was. Once a dateless introvert stuck in the friend zone, he never imagined his love life would include instant make-outs, fun flings, and beautiful women pursuing him. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” Connell shares five brain-breaking flirting moments that shattered his dating
7 Days, 7 Online Dating Openers: What to Write on the Apps Every Day of the Week
7 Days, 7 Online Dating Openers: What to Write on the Apps Every Day of the Week Jun 18, 2026 1511 Imagine never struggling to come up with a good online dating opener. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares seven proven, playful dating-app openers that you can use every day of the week! You’re about to learn what to message women, and how to keep the conversation flowing after they reply.NOT GETTING ENOUGH DATES? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL:
It’s the Least Sexy Skill in Dating—and It Might Land You Your Dream Girl
It’s the Least Sexy Skill in Dating—and It Might Land You Your Dream Girl Jun 18, 2026 1279 There’s one dating skill that will help you smash through almost any dating challenge, from rejection to ghosting to approach anxiety. The skill? Resilience. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett reveals why resilience is the least sexy but most powerful skill in dating—and how it can help you to finally find the one. Listen now.NOT SURE HOW TO FLIRT AND BANTER
My Flirting Hall of Shame: 7 Times I Screwed Up Royally with Women (Learn from My F-ups!)
My Flirting Hall of Shame: 7 Times I Screwed Up Royally with Women (Learn from My F-ups!) Jun 11, 2026 1705 You can’t get great at flirting without making mistakes, as dating coach Connell Barrett learned the hard way. In this candid and hilarious episode, Connell shares 7 huge flirting mistakes he made—including the time a woman poured a pitcher of ice-water down his shirt. He also shares 7 lessons that helped him crack the code on male-female connection.NOT SURE HOW TO APPROACH BEAUTIFUL WOMEN? BOOK A
Ghosted? Not for Long! Here are 22 Funny Text Messages to Get Her Writing You Back
Ghosted? Not for Long! Here are 22 Funny Text Messages to Get Her Writing You Back Jun 9, 2026 1450 You texted, but she didn’t reply. So you assume you’re ghosted. Not so fast! Dating coach Connell Barrett says that one unanswered text isn’t ghosting. It’s just dating in 2026. On this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” Connell breaks down why most “ghosting” isn’t actually ghosting—and he shares 22 funny, playful follow-up messages that get women writing you back and going on dates with you.
Struggling to Get Second Dates? Take Drastic Action: “Blow Up” Your Next First Date!
Struggling to Get Second Dates? Take Drastic Action: “Blow Up” Your Next First Date! Jun 5, 2026 1653 Most guys struggle on first dates by playing it too safe. Same dull questions, same dull answers, same text she sends the next day: “I didn’t feel a connection.” In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares a drastic, powerful solution. “Blow up” your next first date! Connell breaks down the three rules to take your dates from forgettable to explosively fun. He

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