What’s the most unusual place you’ve ever been on a date? We asked Modern Love listeners and the responses did not disappoint. Rummaging through landfills, listening to cases in night court … the stories get weird. Plus, there’s one that our host, Anna Martin, considers the most bizarre of all (hint: dead bodies).
For our last episode of 2022, we start with ... Show More
Yesterday
A Therapist’s Emotional Tool Kit for a Better Holiday Season
<p>The holiday season is upon us. It’s a wonderful time, but if we’re being honest, it’s also a little stressful. Whether you’re worried about hosting a big family gathering, talking with cousins who have very different perspectives on politics or awkward questions from prying au ... Show More
44m 7s
Nov 19
There's a Better Way for Couples to Talk About Money
<p>According to Ramit Sethi, a personal finance author and coach, a lot of couples get stuck bickering about everyday purchases. If you’re hung up on what’s in the cart at Target, or who’s buying too many iced teas on the way to work, Sethi says you’re missing the bigger picture, ... Show More
42m 47s
Nov 12
On Our Third Date, I Asked for a Joint Bank Account
<p>Janene Lin loathed the moment when the dinner bill would hit the table. When her date would pay, she felt like her love was for sale. Splitting the bill felt like no one had anything at stake. Most of the time, she would pay the bill herself, but that left her feeling uncared- ... Show More
45m 54s
Aug 2021
r/Askreddit What's the Worst Date You've Ever Had?
r/Askreddit We've all had some pretty bad dates before, but these dates are the absolute worst of the worst. In one story, OP goes on a date with a guy and his angry wife shows up! In another story, OP's date sneaks off into the bathroom and overdoses on drugs. WTF! Do you have a ... Show More
17m 32s
Apr 2024
Where Are You Going? Cold water, childhood friends, and fishing
<p>How often do you connect with strangers? There’s something magical about those fleeting moments of intimacy and connection.</p><p> </p><p>Today, Fearne introduces an episode of Where Are You Going, a podcast that sees host Catherine Carr chatting to strangers and asking a ... Show More
10m 29s
Jun 2023
The worst dates I’ve been on in New York City
You asked for it, and here we are. The worst dates I've ever been on in New York City. Dating can be a whirlwind, and an absolute mess - especially with easy access to dating apps. In my late 20's, I would go on dates for fun that often were either really fun or a total disaster. ... Show More
33m 55s
Mar 2022
Revealing our Quirks and Other Oddities | Who Run the Time
After months of being apart, Rhea spent one month staying at Marilyn’s in Dubai. In this case, absence did not make the heart grow fonder, but it did make the brain notice weird quirks in your best friend. So in this edition of Who Run the Time, Rhea and Marilyn point out each ot ... Show More
18m 16s
Jan 2022
r/Askreddit What Made You NOT Want a Second Date?
r/Askreddit In today's episode, we have stories from the men and women of Reddit who share why they did NOT choose to go on a second date. We've got stories about creepy men who try to control their dates, insane girls who send out some major red flags, and even stories of people ... Show More
18m 37s