Mostly Dating
Mostly Dating is a podcast with approachable advice for every stage of dating and relationships. Host Carleigh Ferrante dives into the world of modern dating and relationships with practical, relatable advice. Tune in weekly for tips, listener questions, and conversations that help build healthier, happier connections.
Episodes
What To Do When Your Relationship Is Derailing Your Routines
Welcome back! Today we're answering four listener emails:A woman who is struggling to maintain her wellness-minded lifestyle while in a relationshipA crossroads in the talking stage: to bring up DTR or not to bring up DTR?How to stop spiraling when your ex is becoming all the things you wanted him to be, with someone else.Should you judge your partner by the way their exes describe them?Read m
Can You Date Your Best Friend’s Friend’s Ex?
Welcome back! Today we’re answering listener questions:How to make a date feel less like a job interviewCan you date your best friend’s friend’s ex?What to do when your friends and family like your boyfriend more than you doIs it a bad time if you miss being single when you’re in a long-term relationship?Read my substack with tips to avoid future tripping in a new relationship.As always, fin
It's a Bad Day to Be an Ex-Boyfriend (with Laila Mach)
Welcome back! Today we're joined by 21-year-old singer-songwriter Laila Mach to talk about her journey from American Idol at 15 to signing her first major record deal at 18. We also get into the real stories behind her music, writing songs about exes, situationships, ghosting, getting cheated on, whether friends-to-lovers relationships actually work, and why some of her most popular songs came
Yes, Dating Can Be Fun. Here's How
Welcome back! Today we're answering three listener emails:A messy boyfriend who she's nervous to live withA 31-year-old man who's parents pay his rentCan a relationship work if your friend groups are in different life stages?A woman who simply hates dating but wants a relationshipRead my latest Substack: 37 Things I've Learned in 37 YearsAs always, find me on Instagram
How to Shift Your Energy & Attract Your Dream Partner with Nikki Novo
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Nikki Novo, intuitive, podcast host, and author. We discuss how Nikki uses her intuitive gifts to help guide clients into their soul’s path. She shares how a breakup led her to study intuition after negative psychic experiences, eventually leaving an established career in fashion and beauty editorial to pursue this path. We discuss: the difference between intuit
Just A Bunch Of Red Flags & Dealbreakers
Welcome back! Today we're answering three listener emails:A boyfriend who doesn't ask followup questions.A guy who gets jealous of the bartender.A woman who doesn't like when her new date corrects her in front of her friends.Read my latest Substack: 37 Things I've Learned in 37 YearsAs always, find me on Instagram
Can A One Night Stand Turn Into Something Serious?
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about early signs you're dating the right person, whether it's okay to date multiple people in early dating, what to do when work is getting in the way of dating, one night stands turning into relationships, and more. We wrap up with a listener question about finding out her fiance was dating someone else early on in their relationship.Episode intro e
What It Really Means When You Keep Running Into Your Ex
Welcome back! Today's episode kicks off with an update on my recent move, and then around 10 minutes in we get into results from last week's poll about micro-cheating. Next, we hear an update on a question from last week and then answer new listener questions about someone ending things with you before you even go on a date, how to manage running into an ex, how long to wait until you invi
Why You Need To Be With Someone With A Growth Mindset
Welcome back! Today we're diving into the results from my recent Instagram poll about common reasons people end a relationship or stop going on dates with someone. Next, we answer listener questions about how to stop yourself from "future tripping" and why planning your future with someone too soon can actually have a negative impact on the relationship, how soon is too soon to sext,
I Think My Boyfriend Is Judging My Spending Habits
Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions about a boyfriend who makes weird comments about a listener's spending habits, another boyfriend who refuses to use words of affirmation, a long-distance pen pal situation, dating after divorce, and what to do when your partner speaks for you in social settings.Read my most recent Substacks: How To Find Out Fast If Your Values Are A
Your Complete Guide To Defining The Relationship (throwback ep)
Welcome back! Today we're throwing it back to one of our most popular episodes and topics: defining the relationship 101what we talk about:Things to do before defining the relationshipThings you should know before defining the relationshipSigns it's time to define the relationshipHow to DTRHow to get comfortable talking about sex with your partner& more! Plus, we end with a few
This Conversation Will Save Your Long Distance Relationship
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid fire questions about the spark vs. a slow burn, how to move forward after your first argument in a new relationship, dynamics for relationships where the woman earns more than the man, conversations to have at the start of a long distance relationship, and what to do when you're dating multiple people and can't decide between them.Read my most
Is It A Red Flag If He Always Slightly Changes Our Plans Last Minute?
Welcome back! Today Carleigh's answering four listener questions:a six-month dating situation where a man repeatedly changes plans last-minutea woman bothered by her boyfriend praising her as “low maintenance"a new girlfriend who edits herself and avoids disagreementa three-month dater whose partner inserts himself into her plansRead my most recent Substacks: How To Find Out Fast If Your
The Number One Skill That Will Help You Get A Second Date
Welcome back! Today we're diving deep into how to have better conversations on dates. We chat about the difference between asking questions and starting conversations, with 5 tangible tips for how to have conversations that will strengthen your connection and improve your chances of having another date.We close with a few listener questions on saying I love you, what to do when you feel like n
Are You Quiet Quitting Your Relationship? With Couples Therapist Colette Jane Fehr
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Colette Jane Fehr, a licensed couples therapist, nationally recognized relationship expert, and author of the #1 Amazon bestseller The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love.We chat about:How Colette "quiet quit" her marriageDating after divorceDating as a single parentConversations that could save your relations
He Wants To Take A Solo Trip Before Defining The Relationship
Welcome back! Today we hear a much-awaited update from a listener who is dating her ex-friend’s brother and hasn’t told the sister yet. Next, we hear from another listener who is dating a guy who doesn’t want to be exclusive until he gets back from a solo trip he’s been planning, and a woman who matched with a guy on Bumble who I’m pretty sure was married.Read my most recent Substacks: Signs You&
Is It A Red Flag If You Can't Visualize Your Wedding Day With Them?
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about signs you're ready to date again after a breakup, what to do when your partner is suddenly obsessed with fitness, whether it's a red flag if you can't picture your wedding day with someone, and how to handle your partner's family being too involved.Read my most recent Substacks: Signs You're Ready To Date Again After A BreakupExactly
How To Change Your Attachment Style & Stop Chasing The Wrong Relationships, With Thais Gibson
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Thais Gibson, attachment style expert, creator of the Integrated Attachment Theory, and founder of The Personal Development School. Thais breaks down the four attachment styles that explain why we show up the way we do in relationships (romantic, friendships, family, etc.).We chat about:The four attachment styles & how they developWhat traditional attach
Help, My Boyfriend Won't Stop Talking About Past Relationships
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about signs it's time to end a friendship, how to talk to a partner about money, whether it's weird to talk about past relationships and hookups, and what to do when your partner doesn't seem excited to celebrate your wins.Read my most recent Substack: Conversations You Should Have In The First Year Of A Relationship.As always, find me on Instagra
Question To Ask Before Trying Again With Your Ex
Welcome back! Today we kick things off with my questions to ask to decide if you should get back together with an ex. Next, we get into a fresh batch of listener questions about how long it should take to say "I love you" in a new relationship, if it's possible to transition from hooking up to being in a relationship, and how to know when you're ready to date after a breakup.As a
Exactly How I Manifested My Dream Relationship At 32
Welcome back! This might be one of my favorite episodes. We kick off with a (slightly longer) intro with an update on my marathon training (1:15), my meditation journey (7:15), and my quest to make new friends (22:30).Next we get into the main event: a step-by-step breakdown of how I manifested my relationship after being single for 4+ years (26:20). I lay out every step I took, including my list-
The Top Driver Of New Relationships In 2026
Welcome back! Today we're kicking off with an update on my meditation challenge, and I open up about a recent experience that had me momentarily questioning my "the right thing won't pass you by" advice. Next, we get into listener questions from a woman dating a man who is fresh into a marriage separation, a listener who feels like she's asking her boyfriend for the same thin
Early Signs A New Relationship Has Potential
Welcome back! Today we're kicking things off talking about early signs a new relationship has potential (read the full Substack here). Next, we get into listener questions about trusting your intuition, texting happy birthday to people you used to date (or want to date), the desire to solo travel while in a relationship, what to do when your partner isn't money-minded, and more. As always,
Help, I'm Dating Two Guys & I Don't Know Which I Want A Relationship With
Welcome back! Today we're kicking off by talking about how to pinpoint what's missing from your relationship (or career, life, etc.) when you're not feeling fully happy. Next, we talk about dates to go on before defining the relationship, and then wrap up with listener questions.We hear from a listener who doesn't feel like she's able to open up on early dates, a woman who'
Can A Relationship Work If You Have Different Communication Styles?
Welcome back! Today we're opening with a brief catch-up and update on my New Year's resolutions. Next, we dive into 5 listener questions:A divorced listener who is new to dating and doesn't know how to define the relationshipA 29-year-old male listener whose girlfriend takes +24 hours to respond to textsA single woman in her late 30s who is dating someone new and doesn't know if it
Tangible Tips For How To Date Smarter In 2026
Welcome back! Today's episode is twofold. First we're diving into tangible tips for how to get more of the things you want in 2026, with some blunt advice about what might be holding you back. Next, we talk about dating trends in 2025 and what I expect to see more of in 2026.Read the Substack post I mentioned here.As always, find me on Instagram
What does it actually mean to be emotionally available?
Welcome back! Today we’re going deep into the results of my recent poll about the most important qualities to look for in a partner/relationship. I dive into some of the most common themes and then unpack one that came up a lot: emotional availability. We go into how to spot whether someone is emotionally available, questions to ask, and conversations to have.Here's my post on questions to ask
Things You Should Know Before Moving In Together
Welcome back! Today we're talking all about moving in with your partner: things you should know, conversations to have, and tips to make the experience as smooth as possible. We wrap things up with a few rapid fire listener questions about how to ask for someone's last name on a dating app, what to know before defining the relationship, and how to be ok with the person you're dating se
Conversations every couple should have in the first year of dating
Welcome back! Today we're opening by chatting about Thanksgiving and the holidays, and then getting into conversations every couple should have in the first year of dating. The second half of the episode is all listener questions: what to do when you're dating someone new and they're not introducing you to any of their friends, what to do when you have a weird feeling about your friend
Why Your Standards Matter More Than Your "Type"
Welcome back! Today's episode is a bit of a different format than our typical listener write-ins. Instead, I'm taking you through an "about me" with a brief background on how/why I started this podcast, my career path, and my dating history. I'll walk you through the lessons I learned from my past relationships and the actual changes I made to improve my dating life and meet
Are Crushes Off Limits For Friends?
Welcome back! Today's listener questions cover a wide range: a friend going out on a date with someone you have a crush on, a guy whose apartment is way too messy, a guy who is being very secretive about his phone, a groundhog's day dating experience, and how to get to know someone better without just asking questions. We wrap up with a question from a male listener whose girlfriend won
Can I Still Share A Spotify Playlist With My Ex?
Welcome back! Today we're answering questions from listeners about moving to a city and trying to find your groove, cutting off a relationship with your ex's mom, sharing Spotify playlists with your ex, and how to handle it when your boyfriend is obsessed with his job.As always, find me on Instagram @mostlydating
My Therapist Thinks My Boyfriend is Perfect
Welcome back! Today we kick it off with a story about the "bird test" in my relationship. Next we dive into listener questions about how to cut off communication with an ex, overcoming dating app burnout, feeling stagnant in a long term relationship, and whether or not you should accept a setup from a family member.As always, find me on Instagram
Maybe Your Communication Isn't As Good As You Think
Welcome back! Today we're kicking off with a question from a woman who went on a great date with a guy who then said he needs to wait three months until they go out again because he's taking a break from dating. Next, we chat about keeping photos of your ex framed in your apartment, addressing the future with a new partner, and whether you should be annoyed that your partner is still talki
Subtle Signs They See A Future With You
Welcome back! Today we're kicking off with my weekly "what I'm loving" rundown, which this week is the Evvy at-home Vaginal Microbiome test.Next, I share my list of subtle signs they see a future with you (both for early dating and for people in a relationship thinking about the long term future).Our listener questions are from a woman who is frustrated that the guy she is dating
5 Uncomfortable Conversations You Should Have Before Getting Engaged
Welcome back! Today we're kicking off talking about my thoughts on The Life Of A Showgirl (obviously) and a new product launch I'm super excited about.Our listener questions are from a man who isn't sure about whether he wants to propose to his girlfriend, another listener who isn't sure if she's in a rebound relationship, and a woman who is sick of being the planner in her rel
How To Flirt & Build Chemistry On Early Dates
Welcome back! Today’s episode starts with a rundown on signs a relationship isn’t right even if nothing is “wrong.” Next, I share my tips on how to flirt and build chemistry on early dates. Our listener questions are from a woman who feels like her boyfriend isn’t fully letting her into his world (or posting her on social media). We also discuss staying independent while in a relationship, navigat
Tough Love: Friendship Struggles & Ending Your Situationship
Welcome back! Today's solo dives into situationships, being single and feeling like you're no one's top priority, what to do about your partner's financial debt, and more.As always, find me on Instagram @mostlydating. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!
The Unwritten Rules Of Dating A Coworker
Welcome back! Today's episode starts with a rundown of what's been new with me, plus what I'm loving right now (these Shokz headphones for running).Listener questions start at 25:25. The first question is from a woman who isn't sure if she should have the DTR talk or wait things out. Next, we hear from a woman whose boyfriend keeps getting texts from his ex.We wrap things up with a
Key Conversations To Have Early On In a Long Distance Relationship
Welcome back!! After a brief and unexpected break, we're back with a solo episode. Today we're chatting about how to stop overthinking things in the early stages of dating someone new (+ how to keep the momentum going when you can't be together), key conversations for long distance relationships, hot and cold behavior in dating, and balancing different levels of ambition in a relations
Signs They’re Going To Say “I Love You” Soon
Welcome back! Today we’re talking about timelines for saying “I love you” and signs they're falling in love with you. Next, we dissect a longer question from a 31-year-old male who found out his girlfriend of two months hadn’t deleted her dating apps. We wrap up with rapid fire questions about the guidelines for asking “permission” to propose and how to decide if you should keep going on dates wit
Conversations Every Couple Needs To Have 2 Years Into Dating
Welcome back! Today we’re diving into listener questions about what to do when you’re losing hope in your dating life, how to stay independent and get alone time when in a relationship, relocating for a boyfriend two years into a relationship, conversations couples should have two years into dating, and how to know if you’re spotting red flags or if you’re just holding onto trauma from past relati
How To Be More Approachable This Summer
Welcome back! Today we're starting off by chatting about how to meet people IRL and how to be more approachable.Next, we discuss a listener question about what to do when you feel like you're growing a lot in your relationship and your partner isn'tOur next listener question is from a woman who works from home from the same apartment as her boyfriend and is feeling overstimulated.Lastl
Can A Drunk Hookup Turn Into Something More?
Welcome back! Today we're starting off by chatting about signs your relationship needs better communication and how to have better communication early on in a relationship.Next, we discuss a listener question about how to handle different communication styles in a relationship, specifically in arguments.Our next listener question is from a woman who has been dating a guy for three months and recen
How To Plan A Wedding With Less Stress (Actually)
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Lara Mahler, NYC-based wedding planner and founder of The Privilege Is Mine.Lara shares her journey from dance teacher to wedding planner and then we dive into common wedding planning stressors and how to stay calm during the process. Laura offers tips on setting boundaries with family, deciding on wedding priorities, and incorporating personal touches. We a
Should I Give My Boyfriend An Ultimatum After 7 Years?
Welcome back! In today’s solo episode, Carleigh vents about her recent eyebrow disaster, shares about one of the best instant-results facials she recently had in NYC, and a first date suggestion she’s rethinking. We then dive into listener questions about:How to tell if someone is genuine on early datesWhat to do when you’re constantly messaging but there’s no date plannedHow should you feel 14 mo
Can You Say No To Being Someone's Bridesmaid?
Welcome back! In today's solo episode, we're chatting about what to do when someone who ghosted you comes back, how to end a situationship once and for all, feeling like "too much," navigating wedding party invitations from distant friends, and more. As always, find me on Instagram @mostlydating and @mostlydating
Navigating Divorce & Learning To Date With Intention, with Amy Nobile Messing
Welcome back! Today we're joined by returning guest, Amy Nobile Messing, a holistic dating coach with a shocking success rate.Amy shares her journey from a successful career in PR and writing to becoming a holistic dating coach after her own life-changing experiences with divorce and dating in New York City. We delve into Amy's unique approach that combines practical dating advice with intuitive g
Is Your Relationship Starting To Feel Boring? Here's Why (with Nicholas Velotta)
Welcome back! Today we're joined by sexologist, relationship scientist, and head of relationship research at Arya, Nicholas Velotta.what we talk about:why (and how) every couple should use Aryathe 4 sexual personas and how to learn which one you aremisaligned sex drives in relationshipsthe problem with the 5 love languagesthe orgasm gaphow to feel more sexy and confidentwhy we crave the early
A Roadmap For The Anxious Generation with Carrie Berk
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Carrie Berk, author and creator, to discuss her latest book, Mindfire: Diary of an Anxious Twentysomething.If you're a Gen-Z or Millennial and you've ever struggled with anxiety, OCD, or another mental health obstacle, this one is for you.Find Carrie on Instagram @carrieberkk and TikTok @carrieberkk and check out her first book, My Real-Life Rom Com.
Red Flags You Only See In Hindsight with Monica Danus of Love Is Blind
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Monica Danus, who is opening up about her whirlwind experience on Love Is Blind Season 8 (+ the aftermath that's unfolded since it aired).what we talk about:Monica's break from dating before going on the showHer experience in the pods (including her other connections we didn't see on-screen)Red flags she sees more clearly now + how it felt watching the show b
Stop Waiting For A Relationship For Your Life To Start
Welcome back! In today's episode, Carleigh is back with the new segments. We're chatting about conversations to have before getting engaged, advice for bringing up difficult conversations, dating hard truths, & more.As always, find me on Instagram @mostlydating. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating &
Is Comparison Killing Your Friendships?
Welcome back! Today we're doing things a little differently. In this solo episode, Carleigh introduces six new segments:"what should I say?" where a listener asks what to say to their partner, friend, family member, coworker, etc. in a certain situation."keep going or call it?" where a listener describes their scenario and ask whether they should stay in a relationship/go o
The Best Boundaries To Set On Early Dates + How To Do It
Welcome back! Today's episode is all about *boundaries*: how to set boundaries in early dating, what boundaries you should set for a relationship that lasts, signs you need to set better boundaries, and what to do when someone isn't respecting your boundaries.We also chat about green flags in an argument with your significant other and we answer a wide range of listener questions about dating and
The Biggest Red Flag In Any Relationship
Welcome back! In today’s solo episode I talk about not feeling seen, heard, or understood in your relationship, how to get back to your authentic self, and what to do when you feel like you're constantly putting on an act in relationships, friendships, etc.We also talk about things you should know before defining the relationship, advice for meeting the family, and more,As always, find me on I
The Best Timeline For Getting Over A Breakup
Welcome back! In today’s solo episode I talk about timelines for breakups, how to know when you're ready to get back out there, and what to do when you don't feel ready at all.I also discuss ways to get to know someone better without just asking questions and more types of dates you should always go on before defining the relationship, and answer listener questions on sharing a dog with your ex, g
How To Navigate Misaligned Timelines in Relationships, with Ilana Dunn
Welcome back! Today we're chatting with Ilana Dunn, dating coach and host of the hit podcast Seeing Other People.We chat about:How to deal with misaligned timelines in relationshipsWhat to do when you have no idea what someone is looking for in datingConversations you should have before moving in togetherHow to continue getting to know your partner in a long term relationship& more!As always,
How To Use Astrology To Optimize Your Wellness & Relationships with Erica Stein
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Erica Stein, health coach, wellness astrologist, and host of the Courageous Wellness Podcast.Erica breaks down all the elements of the astrological birth chart and how to use it to optimize your wellness and your relationships. Listen along as she gives Carleigh a deep dive into her own chart and learn what aspects of your chart to use for insights into your
Sarafiena Watkins Tells All: Life Before, During, & After The Bachelor Season 29
Welcome back! You may remember her from her famous “my mom’s watching” line on The Bachelor Season 29. Sarafiena Watkins quickly became a fan favorite this year, and today she’s joining Carleigh to spill all the tea.we chat about:Dating in NYC & Sarafiena’s dating life before the bachelor.What led her to apply for the show (and what the process was like)Her initial impression of Grant and of t
6 Types Of Dates You Should Always Go On Before Defining The Relationship
Welcome back! In today’s solo episode I talk about the six types of dates I think you should always go on before defining the relationship, and then dive into listener questions about who should plan early dates, why you shouldn’t try to get a lot of likes on dating apps, should a relationship feel like work? and more.As always, find me on Instagram @mostlydatin
A Wakeup Call To Break Your Dating Patterns & Elevate Your Relationships, with Sabrina Zohar
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Sabrina Zohar, dating and relationship expert and host of the Sabrina Zohar Show.what we talk about:Sabrina’s old dating patterns and relationship history that led her to becoming a coachHow Sabrina met her current partner and what made it different from past dating experiencesHow to take accountability for your the part you play in your dating outcomes (+ how t
Are You Dating A Partner Or A Project? With Christine Lang
Welcome back! Today we're joined by spirit channel and medical intuitive & healer, Christine Lang. what we talk about:why people are drawn to those who they think need to be “fixed” & how to decide if a relationship is worth the investment you’re putting into it. relationship issues manifesting as physical symptomssupporting a partner through shifts and life changes in a long term relationshipsign
How To Stop Dating With A Scarcity Mindset & Be More Abundant with Michael Tennant
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Michael Tennant, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Actually Curious. what we talk about:the meaning of abundance and how to create more of itwhat is compassion fatigue and where does it come from?how to support your partner when you feel annoyed by their ventingsigns your operating with a scarcity mindset in datinghow gratitude plays into abundancejealousy, c
How To Attract Better Matches & Master The Early Dating Stages with Logan Ury
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Logan Ury, behavioral scientist turned dating coach, director of relationship science at Hinge, and bestselling author of How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love. What we talk about:Logan’s experience as the dating coach on Netflix’s The Later DatersPros and cons of dating 55+Hinge’s latest features and how to use them to attrac
Half Baked Harvest's Tieghan Gerard on Embracing Career Success & Letting Love Happen
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Tieghan Gerard, also known asHalf Baked Harvest, content creator, recipe developer, and best-selling author of four cookbooks.What we talk about:Tieghan's career path and tangible steps for how she's built and grown Half Baked HarvestWhere Tieghan gets her recipe inspirationThe best meal to make for Valentine's Day (or any date night)How Tieghan quiets the inter
What It Really Means When You Keep Getting The "Ick" On Early Dates, with Matchmaker Anna Morgenstern
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Anna Morgenstern, matchmaker and dating expert.What we talk about: How Anna became a matchmaker + real success stories The most common reason both men & women don't want to go on a second date What to do when you keep getting the "ick" on early dates How to decide if you should go on another date if you aren't really sure How to make early dates more fun&am
Real Stories From People Who met Their Partner Later Than They Expected
Welcome back! Today's episode is for people who are feeling frustrated and hopeless and like they'll never find their person. What we talk about: dating timelines my own dating trajectory leading up to how I met my boyfriend the importance of mindset in dating how having "expanders" can help you manifest your dream relationship real stories from listeners who met their partner later than they exp
Falling In Love & Healing From Heartbreak: Marissa George Talks Life After Love Is Blind
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Marissa George, a fan-favorite cast member from Netflix’s Love Is Blind Season 7 who was recently named one of Variety’s most powerful women in reality TV.Marissa opens up about her experience on the show and how she healed from the heartbreak of her on-screen breakup.We also talk about: How Marissa decided to go on Love Is Blind & how she prepared for the
Forecasts For Your Love Life In 2025, Based On Your Zodiac Sign with Kelley Knight
Welcome back! Today we're joined by returning guest, Kelley Knight, spiritual development teacher, founder and CEO of Modern Mystic Shop, and co-author of Spells For The Modern Mystic.In today's episode, Kelley gives tarot readings for every zodiac sign, with tangible advice for what steps to take to make 2025 your best year in dating/relationships.We wrap up the episode with listener questions
How To Keep The Spark Alive In A Long Term Relationship
Welcome back to Mostly Dating!what we're talking about today: the honeymoon phase (why it happens & what it means when it ends) what to do when your relationship starts to feel boring should you tell someone to kiss you on a date if you want them to? is it okay to have a defined relationship when your divorce isn't final yet? shifts in communication in the early dating stagesPosts referenced i
Are We Compatible Or Do We Just Have Good Chemistry?
Welcome back to Mostly Dating!what we're talking about today: the difference between chemistry and compatibility how to have better conversations on dating apps (that actually lead to dates) how to talk about difficult topics in relationships (sex, money, etc.) when/how much should you tell your family about a new person you're going on dates with? real stories from people who found out their par
"My Family Doesn't Want My Partner To Come To Our Holidays"
Welcome back to Mostly Dating (the new era of Mostly Balanced!). what we're talking about today: how to flirt my guidelines on gifting in early dating signs you're ready to meet each other's families what to do if your family doesn't want your partner to come to your holidays meeting your situationship's family how to keep the spark alive in early dating when you're apart for the holidays shoul
Is Debt a Dealbreaker in a Relationship?
Welcome back to Mostly Dating (the new era of Mostly Balanced!). Today we’re talking about exes and the holidays. Should you reach out or are you just lonely? We’ll break down how to decide mindfully.+ we answer listener questions about: Keeping your independence in a relationship Is debt a dealbreaker? How to talk about money with your partner How to tell when a relationship isn’t right How to de
How To Get Clear On Your Values For A Better Dating Life with Michael Tennant
Welcome to Mostly Dating (the new era of Mostly Balanced!). We’re kicking things off with the return of one of our OG favorite guests, Michael Tennant. Michael is a speaker, entrepreneur, and author. He’s the founder of my favorite conversation deck, Actually Curious, a card game created to build empathy, trust, and connection.What we talk about: How Michael created a movement to spread empathy Wh
Is It A Dealbreaker If They Lie About Their Age?
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid fire listener questions.what we talk about: Someone lying about their age One-sided effort in a relationship Feeling distant after sex When the spark can grow (& when it can't) Someone lying about their past "to spare your feelings"& more!Links I mentioned: My KLAW sneakers review📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me
The Best Place To Meet New People This Fall (Not Sports Bars)
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid fire listener questions.what we talk about: Signs someone is into you on early dates (+ how to reciprocate) Where to meet people outside of dating apps How to approach someone you see everyday in the same place Is it a red flag if you're not in their close friends circle on Instagram? Is it a red flag if they go out drinking a lot with work and say it's "
Are We Using Triggers As An Excuse To Not Do The Work? with Christine Lang
Welcome back! Today we're joined by a highly anticipated guest: Christine Lang, soul channel, intuitive, and energy healer. We're chatting all about common fears and blocks that are stopping us from finding our ideal partner, and Christine even made an exclusive free guided meditation for all listeners to uncover—and overcome—their own fears and blocks.*ACCESS THE FREE MEDITATION HERE*what we talk
218. Do You Need To Be Fully Over Your Ex To Date Again?
Welcome back! Today we're answering a few longer listener questions.
what we talk about:
What to do when your needs are not being met in a relationship
What does it really mean when someone wants to “take things slow?”
What to do when they finally change but it feels too late?
Do ultimatums work in relationships?
Exactly what to say when you’re stuck in a situationship
& more!
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217. Help! He Forgot My Birthday 2 Years In A Row
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions.
what we talk about:
Ways to improve communication in a relationship
What to do when the person you're dating forgets your birthday
Am I the red flag for being underwhelmed by their birthday celebration?
What to do when you're only attracted to people who aren't emotionally available
Is it a red flag if they
216. The One Question I Always Ask On Early Dates
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions.
what we talk about:
7 steps to get over a breakup
Is it a red flag if they call you their ex's name?
How to handle different sex drives in a relationship + what to do when your partner never initiates
Early signs someone is emotionally available
Who should initiate early dates?
What to do when you hit it off with
