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 As always, find us on Instagram @mostlydating . To ...
Oct 07, 2024•42 min
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 "part of the job?" When is the earliest you should move in together? & more! Links I mentioned: ...
Sep 30, 2024•46 min
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 about: Why you keep attracting people who bring out your triggers? How to stop dating with the...
Sep 23, 2024•47 min
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! Links I mentioned: Red light face mask Healthier sesame chicken Seven Sundays cereal 📣 Get a custom dati...
Sep 17, 2024•38 min
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 tell you they paused their dating apps? & more! 📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me ...
Sep 09, 2024•43 min
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 someone while traveling but it fizzles when you get home? & more! 📣 Get a custom dating app profile make...
Aug 26, 2024•36 min
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions. what we talk about: My rant on how dating is actually a lot like finding a job How to let go of your partner's past Is it normal to want to break up with them because they are messy? Why you're having trouble getting beyond the first date What to do when there isn't physical attraction on early dates Getting back together with an ex who has changed How often to respond to someone's messages on an app When to stop dating other peo...
Aug 12, 2024•44 min
Welcome back! Today we're talking about behaviors that damage your relationship, create distance, and ultimately cause breakups. what we talk about: the difference between the silent treatment and taking time to think/cool down how to stop assuming your partner's feelings/thoughts/needs & what to do when they assume yours what happens when arguments go unresolved my thoughts on "never go to bed angry" why you need to talk to your partner more about sex (& how to do it) what to do when ac...
Aug 05, 2024•43 min
Welcome back! Today's episode starts with a few listener questions and then we dive into some subtle and telltale signs someone is in love with you. what we talk about: Timelines for saying I love you Should you slide into someone's DMs if they didn't match you back on a dating app? My new favorite way to write a Bumble bio Questions to ask to see if someone is right for you Signs someone is falling in love with you & more! 📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me...
Jul 29, 2024•37 min
Welcome back! Today's episode dives into a few recent viral topics and wraps up with listener questions. what we talk about: Tips for introducing a partner to your family or friends (+ my own experience) Why it's important to have deep conversations in a relationship Deep conversation starters for dates How to bring up uncomfortable conversation topics in a relationship The differences between dating 30+ vs. dating in your 20s The best ways to start a conversation on a dating app & more! 📣 ...
Jul 22, 2024•35 min
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions. what we talk about: How to talk to your partner about something they do that's bothering you What to do when you feel "blank" or like you aren't good enough Why we need to stop using our dating lives as a measurement tool for how great we are. How to get over a crush on a married coworker & more! 📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me 📣 Book a 1:1 video or phone call with me 💌 Sign u...
Jul 16, 2024•32 min
Welcome back! Today we're talking about all things DTR. what we talk about: Things to do before defining the relationship Things you should know before defining the relationship Signs it's time to define the relationship How to get comfortable talking about sex with your partner & more! Other posts, episodes, & products referenced: Episode with Emily Morse (@sexwithemily) How to DTR Wonderlust Intimacy Deck (use MOSTLYBALANCED for a discount) 📣 Get a custom dating app profile make...
Jul 08, 2024•35 min
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Rachel Brotman, creator and founder of @thecarboholic. This episode is a little different, we're doing a deep dive into all the best dating spots in NYC. Don't live in New York? Save this for your next visit! what we talk about: How Rachel became a food content creator & eventually quit her full time job How to find out about all the best new restaurants & how to get the hard-to-get reservations Where to go for: a first date, second/third date, afforda...
Jul 01, 2024•39 min
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about staying healthy in a new relationship, encouraging your partner to be healthier, and answering more listener questions. what we talk about: My thoughts on "if they wanted to they would," "if you're confused they're not interested," and other common dating advice. (+ what to do instead) A listener question on how to make a relationship work with an avoidant and anxious attachment style combination How to get over a situationship & more! 📣 Get a c...
Jun 24, 2024•39 min
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about staying healthy in a new relationship, encouraging your partner to be healthier, and answering more listener questions. what we talk about: Staying in your health/fitness/wellness routine in a relationship How to motivate your partner to be healthier Who should pay for early dates? What to message someone who doesn't have good prompts Should you share feedback after a bad date? Breakups within a friend group Why I hate the phrase "men always come back" &a...
Jun 17, 2024•37 min
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about future tripping in early dating & answering a few listener questions. what we talk about: what is future tripping? how to avoid creating a false sense of intimacy early on how much messaging is too much before a date & in the early dating stages how to voice boundaries around texting early in dating how soon to sleep together what to do when you were clingy and then they ghosted is it a red flag if you rarely argue? & more! 📣 Get a custom ...
Jun 10, 2024•44 min
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Elizabeth Endres, creator and co-founder of @sweatsandthecity and host of The Wellness Process podcast. what we talk about: Elizabeth’s favorite wellness practices Dating in your 20s vs dating in your 30s+ How to get in a good mindset before a date Our thoughts on “dating is a numbers game” Being friends with exes How to manifest the right relationship (& what to do once you get it) Approaching someone IRL & more! 📣 Get a custom dating app profile m...
Jun 03, 2024•48 min
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about imposter syndrome in relationships & answering listener questions. what we talk about: why imposter syndrome happens in relationships how to stop worrying things are "too good to be true" ways to be more confident balancing busy schedules in a relationship what to do if your needs aren't being met deciding if it's worthy trying long distance & more! 📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me 📣 Book a 1:1 video or phone call with me...
May 06, 2024•36 min
Welcome back! Today we're diving into listener questions. what we talk about: is it a red flag if they say they don't like labels? getting from "exclusive" to DTR should you double text or consider it ghosting? is it a red flag if they don't wish you a happy birthday in early dating how to handle "awkward" silences on dates (& in relationships) what to do when you can't get past the 3 month mark in dating exchanging numbers on a dating app before going on a date & more! 📝 Questions to a...
Apr 29, 2024•35 min
Welcome back! Today's episode starts with a step-by-step guide to creating the best possible dating app profile for better matches and better dates that will lead to a relationship. We end with three listener questions (starting at 30:40). what we talk about: How to pick the best photos for your app profile A specific breakdown of what photos to use Which prompts spark the most conversation How to write better prompt responses (with examples) A listener question on saying I love you What to do w...
Apr 22, 2024•44 min
Welcome back! It's episode 200 (!!) of Mostly Balanced, and today we're joined by content creator and 2x TEDx speaker, Lucie Fink . what we talk about: a brief rundown of Lucie's career and why she recently decided to start her podcast, The Real Stuff Lucie's relationship with her now husband, dating back to high school, college, and moving to NYC maintaining independence and a sense of self in a relationship how we were both impacted by having a twin friends and family members with different da...
Apr 15, 2024•54 min
Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions... what we talk about: How to book a live 1:1 dating consultation with me before the prices increase! Should you try again with someone one year after a first date that never panned out? Is it weird for a dating app match to mention other dates they have planned? If you go on a great first date but the person says they aren’t looking for something serious at the moment, should you still try a few more dates to see where it might go? The bigg...
Apr 08, 2024•42 min
Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions... what we talk about: how to enter our 100K giveaway! what you should know by dates 3 and 5 timelines in dating and relationships is it a bad sign if they update their app profile after a few good dates? what to do when you're a few dates in and you haven't talked about what you're looking for should you stay with someone when you know there's potential for a relationship but they aren't there yet? & more! As always, find us on Inst...
Apr 01, 2024•45 min
Welcome back! Today we have Ilana Dunn, host of Seeing Other People, back on the podcast. What we talk about: Ilana’s dating patterns before meeting her fiancé Conversations she had before getting engaged Tips for better communication in relationships The hardest parts of wedding planning, why she isn’t having bridesmaids, and what she’s looking forward to most about being married What to do when your family is disappointed about your breakup Boundaries to set early on in dating How to have bett...
Mar 25, 2024•49 min
Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions... what we talk about: how to enter our 100K giveaway! how to integrate into each other's lives in the early dating stages what does it mean when someone keeps viewing your social media? how to get past your bf dating someone else while you were on a break what to do if you feel like you aren’t in someone’s league but they ask you out what to do when you're 2 months into a relationship and it feels like you barely know each other how to st...
Mar 18, 2024•38 min
Welcome back! Today we're chatting about questioning whether a relationship is right for you. what we talk about: how to enter our 100K giveaway! early signs someone isn't the one signs a relationship isn't right habits of healthy relationships how to end things with someone you still care about & more! Posts I referenced: 10 Signs Your Relationship is Over 9 Qualities That Are Not Healthy In A Relationship 11 Tips For Ending Something With Someone You Still Care About 12 Feelings You Should...
Mar 11, 2024•35 min
Welcome back! It's just Carleigh today and she's diving into listener questions. what we talk about: should you tell a friend you have feelings for them? + how to do it what to do when someone blocks you should you send a letter/text to a friend or ex after a breakup? what to do when people tell you you're "hard to read" how to be more vulnerable and open up more in relationships how long should you want for attraction to build/arise + how to make it build dates you should be going on early on q...
Mar 04, 2024•41 min
Welcome back! Today we're joined by Mackie Swan ,CEO of Woo More Play, a sexual wellness brand on a mission to inspire people to have better sex. what we talk about: the origin story of Woo More Play & the products the offer (including my fav coconut love oil 👀) the benefits of using lubricant during sex why the *right* lube makes such a big difference the physical and mental benefits of orgasms & healthy sex life how to talk more openly about sex in a new relationship what to do if you...
Feb 26, 2024•38 min
Welcome back! Today we're joined by (returning guest) Alessia Scauzillo, @alessiasculpt, founder of A Sculpt Body. We dive deep into how Alessia's life has changed over the past year, her divorce, and her dating experiences since then. what we talk about: signs you and your partner are growing in different directions ending a relationship when nothing is really "wrong" getting back into dating after a divorce or breakup recognizing signs of a toxic relationship how to date more intentionally on ...
Feb 19, 2024•46 min
Welcome back! It's our first episode since we went on a brief hiatus, and what better way to kick off this new era of Mostly Balanced than with the internet's favorite therapist and dating expert, Jeff Guenther, LPC—or, as you probably know him, @therapyjeff . what we're talking about: Jeff's upcoming book, Big Dating Energy (* preorder it here !!) what's holding you back from meeting your person how to be more successful on dating apps how to actually get approached IRL how to let someone know ...
Feb 12, 2024•55 min
