What should you be looking for when you're getting to know people you're dating? In this episode, I share the top 10 qualities to look for in a long-term romantic partner - no matter your gender, age, or who you're dating. You'll also learn a few different ways for how to tell if your date has these qualities, and you can think about whether or not YOU embod ... 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
Dec 2024
The Only Dating Advice You'll Ever Need
Today, you are getting the best dating advice out there for both you and your loved ones.Mel sits down with Logan Ury – a behavior scientist, dating expert, host of Netflix’s new dating series “The Later Daters,” and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge – to get her science- ... Show More
1h 27m
Dec 2024
260. The BEST dating advice for your 20s ft. Dateable podcast
When it comes to dating in our 20s, the entire experience seems like a bit of a maze and often leaves us questioning, is there a RIGHT way to be dating in our 20s? Should I be playing it casual, and just having fun, prioritise being single and getting to know myself, only dating ... Show More
47m 38s
Oct 2024
"Should I Give This Person My Heart?"
In the dating phase, what are good qualities to look for in a spouse? John asks the Smalley's about ways they encouraged their kids to search for a godly spouse. Also, Jim Daly asks social media influencers, Tovares and Safa Grey, on why dating is a great time to examine someone' ... Show More
10m 58s
Jun 2
Terms & Conditions May Apply: What We All Need to Know About Modern Dating
Dating often comes with a lot of questions. Who gets to say what they want? Who gets to be chosen? Who gets to choose? Should I stay on/off the apps? How much do I share, when, and how? This week, Esther gets set up on a blind date of sorts with three people, all deeply invested ... Show More
49m 13s