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Apr 2025
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Dear Damona & Seth: Porcelain Anniversar...

Damona Hoffman - Dates and Mates Media
About this episode

In honor of their 18th wedding anniversary, Damona’s partner-in-life-and-love, Seth Hoffman, is joining her on the mic to do something they’ve never done before—answer your burning dating and relationship questions together! From first dates to commitment, conflict to chemistry, they’re bringing  you the raw, unfiltered truth straight from the front lines of a long-term partnership with questions like:


  • How heavy should outside opinions weigh on my relationship decisions?
  • How do I get over my freeze response when attending singles events?
  • What do I do when it feels like my partner isn’t listening anymore?
  • How can I encourage a more positive mindset about dating in my friend group?
  • I lost my spouse years ago and sometimes miss the companionship. How can I open up my heart to love?


Submit your questions for Dear Damona on any of the socials @DamonaHoffman or by visiting DamonaHoffman.com

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