We need to stop chasing sparks in dating! Just because you don't feel a spark does not mean that connection is doomed. In this episode, I talk about what the spark is and what it isn't, and why we feel attracted to some people and not others. I focus heavily on tips for building chemistry in early dating, but with the caveat that chemistry alone can't carry ... Show More
Aug 19
189. How to Get Closer Without Doing ALL the Emotional Labor (10 Tips)
In this episode, I’m breaking down 10 practical, low-pressure ways to build emotional closeness that feel fun, natural, and mutual so you’re not stuck carrying all the weight of “going deep.” I’ll show you how to connect through shared experiences, create emotional safety, and bu ... Show More
44m 28s
Aug 15
Comparing Notes Pt 1: The First 3 Months of a New Relationship w/ Ali Jackson
Welcome to part 1 of Comparing Notes, a new mini series I'm doing with my friend, Ali Jackson of Finding Mr. Height! This entire series will cover the different stages of a new relationship: what to expect, what to focus on and how to get through it with grace. In this episode, w ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 12
188. 7 Tips For Dating Multiple People In The Early Stages (throwback)
Maybe you’ve heard the advice to “date multiple people,” but you’re not sure how it actually works, if it’s even possible for you, or why you’d want to try it. In this episode, I’m sharing seven tips on how to approach dating multiple people before getting into a relationship. Mu ... Show More
31m 48s
Mar 2025
#219 Logan Ury: The Dating Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Most people date the wrong way. They chase the spark, mistake attraction for compatibility, and expect their partners to read their minds. Then they wonder why relationships don’t last. Logan Ury thinks about dating differently. As the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, s ... Show More
2h 12m
Jul 2024
254: What To Do When The Attraction Isn’t Strong Enough…
Have you ever been there? You meet someone online, the connection sparks, and attraction starts to grow with every conversation. But then, when you meet in person, something‘s off. Maybe their height isn‘t quite what the pictures showed, or their photos were way outdated. And eve ... Show More
58m 10s
Apr 2025
294: Why They Act Interested, Then Disappear... (The REAL Reason)
Why do great dates sometimes lead to radio silence? In this new Love Life episode, Matthew, Audrey, and Stephen dive into the mystery of why someone might pull away after what seemed like a perfect first (or second, or third) date. From the elusive “spark” to deeper compatibility ... Show More
59m 29s
Dec 2024
Date them until you hate them and why love isn’t enough with matchmaker Aleeza Ben Shalmon, the star of Netflix’s Jewish Matchmaking
If it’s not love at first sight…try again.
Keywords: dating, society, culture, relationships, love lessons, dating advice, toxic relationships, overcoming failure, single at the holidays, date yourself, being behind, love and money
With decades of professional matchmaking wisdom, ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2024
240. Overcoming dating burnout
In our 20s it can feel like a mad rush to find the one. If you are single and dating, you know the experience of going on what seems like dozens of dates only to be disappointed and, at the end of the day, exhausted and yet you still haven't found someone. In this episode, we dis ... Show More
35m 19s