If you feel like you've been falling into the friend zone, or looked as someone more 'casual' yet you want something real, we're breaking down why people may not be taking you as seriously when dating. In this week's #brunchtalk episode, we're discussing the impressions formed quickly when dating, ways to take stock of the vibe you may be putting off, and how to show a more 360 picture of your personality, story, and what you're looking for. Got a dating question you need answered? Hit us...

You've heard the theories about the first 6 months of a relationship and how it's a marker if the relationship will last. Yue's breaking down what she's learned about the 6 month period – what typically happens and how she's doing things differently this time around. Also, she's sharing some updates about her 'new' relationship after crossing that 6 month barrier and what's unfolded in that time. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more...

If you're looking for a raw, real, non-sugar coated look into dating and relationships, we got you. We're chatting with Todd Baratz – therapist, author, eharmony relationship expert, and IG account you're probably already following – about why you will lose your mind when it comes to love (and how this is totally normal). We're discussing the reality of relationships, a different way to evaluate if you're with the right person, and why the question is no longer 'should you stay or should you...

When you just start dating someone and you really, really, REALLY like them, it may even feel like love...but is it? And what happens when one of you says those three big words early on....did you actually mean it? In this week's #brunchtalk episode, we're discussing how to differentiate between love and infatuation, ways to navigate these conversations, and why it's more important at the start of the relationship to focus on the bigger picture of building connection and less on the time or...

If you're feeling stuck in dating or your relationship, maybe the solution is a....no man diet. Wha? We're chatting with Kylie McBeath about how despite having an incredible partner (ahem Mark Groves who we talked to last season), there was something standing in her way of moving forward with him– so much that it caused her to end the relationship and enlist in a no man diet to get to the root of her dependency on men. We're discussing how taking an intentional pause can give you the...

With so much happening in life, it can be hard to stay motivated to date –especially when you're not meeting the right people or having the results you want. In our first #brunchtalk of the season, we're discussing how to create a dating consumption strategy that's balanced with the right of life, how to better integrate dating into your life, and ways to manage both your time and energy when it comes to dating. Got a dating question you need answered? Hit us up at...

It's hard not to take dating personally – especially when someone can't commit or doesn't want to see you again. But what we've learned is that it often has nothing to do with you, despite what we may think. Julie's diving into this topic as it's something that's been a challenge for her while dating – and even into her current relationship. Hopefully this will help you not take things as personally and use dating for what it's meant for: to find the right match. Follow us @dateablepodcast,...

Dateables! We're so excited to be back start Season 19 with a bang, diving into the many contractions with modern dating and relationships that completely baffle us every day – and what action we can actually take with this information. We'll discuss what to do when it feels like there's no one good out there, why we're so afraid to settle yet we settle for situationships, and how we can approach dating with more connection instead of the disconnection so prevalent today. Related...

How much do you need to share about yourself, your upbringing, or your past relationships in the early stages of dating? In this week’s best of brunch talk we’re chatting about the line between oversharing and not sharing enough, how you can spin conversations you’d rather veer away from, and why the last thing you want to do is trauma dump on a first date. And PS get your questions in because all new brunch talks start NEXT WEEK! Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at...

We're back with our last episode before Season 19 begins next week!!! And this is a good one as we reair an episode we did with Damona Hoffman on her podcast, Dates & Mates, about how you can date with intention in a world that makes dating harder than ever before. We discuss why dating is harder than ever before – but also what you can do about it and have the best relationships of your life. Plus Damona closes out with a question around dating breaks and resets so if you're feeling...

What happens when you meet someone great but the sex is well not so much? On this best of brunch talk, we're diving into how to handle this mismatch of expectation versus reality, why sex can fall short in the early stages even when the chemistry is there, and how to navigate the situation so you can turn this ship around (or get off in which ever way you interpret that). We're sharing some of our own stories and experiences, so whether you've been here before, experiencing this current day,...

How many of you get anxiety about using the bathroom when you're just starting to date someone new? Anyone? Yue is going there: taking us through her own bathroom anxieties while being utterly perplexed that her friend did not share the same sentiment in the slightest – so much that it lead to an investigation on the topic and this quickie for all of you. TW: Talking about bathroom activities in this one. If this is not for you, check out our many other episodes. Follow us...

We're getting into some super practical tips to propel your love life as we re-air one of our favorite episodes we've been on with Talia Koren from Dating Intentionally. We're discussing how to have better conversations on dates, the importance of screening your matches, and the common thing that successful daters have. And make sure to stay tuned for end, where we do a rapid-fire round of "Is it a red flag if?" game that you can also weigh in on! Related Episodes: Dating Intentionally w/...

You've been seeing someone for bit now, yet you don't know where things stand and you're starting to yearn for this to be more. Is it too late to have a DTR conversation? Could your situation be the real deal or is it a lost cause? On this best of brunch talk, we’re chatting about how you can broach the subject in a way that doesn't come out of left field, how to determine if this is someone who is even relationship material, and ways you can propelling this relationship forward in a way that...

Dates don’t usually end with a satisfaction survey. And yet — we rate everything in our lives, from Uber drivers to local coffee shops. We complete "exit interviews" when we leave our jobs, so why don't we do the same with dating? We're revisiting the first of our limited social experiment series 'Exit Interview' where we're chatting with the exes, past dates, and anyone else who give insight into to what may be getting in the way of our guest finding love. Join us as we sit down with Tia and...

When another date or budding relationship doesn't work out, it can feel like a sucker-punch in the stomach. You start to question what you're doing wrong and if you're destined to be alone forever. Trust us, we get it and we've been here ourselves too. On this week's Best of Brunch talk we're talking about what rejection really means, why it keeps happening, and how this can actually be a great thing if you choose to see it that way. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at...

It's been a big week! Writing a book brings up a lot – especially when the topic is around dating and relationships! Julie is discussing how she processed her own dating history and patterns, including reconnecting with her ex 4 years later. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. WE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE...

Our book HOW TO BE DATEABLE is available for pre-order! We'll recap the wild announcement week along with a flashback episode to a still very hot topic today: how to meet people IRL. Our guest Amanda shares how she approaches guys IRL with ease and confidence: a nothing to lose attitude if you will. We discuss how make moves in an organic way, why approaching IRL is not as scary as it seems, and how to change your mentality by recognizing what you could gain from a simple hello. Follow us...

How do you keep your heart open when it's been trampled on a few too many times to count? Whether you've recovering from a big breakup or have had a string of dates that just didn't work out, it can be incredibly challenging to stay open to the next romantic prospect while also protecting your heart. But in this best of brunch talk we're going to discuss how to balance still staying hopeful in a way that feels realistic, ways to avoid burnout, and why you can still stay open for that amazing...

Our BIG ANNOUNCEMENT is here....along with a flashback to one of the most positive guests we've had on the pod. We guarantee you'll feel more hopeful and optimistic after hearing Meredith's story about how she's been able to actually enjoy dating in her 30's and thrive being single – even after a brutal breakup that involved infidelity. We discuss how detrimental breakups can be the catalyst for growth, how to actually enjoy the process of dating (even on the apps), and why personal growth is...

Do they like you? Or not? We're bringing back one of our most listened to #brunchtalks to dissect the age old question of how to tell if someone likes you, especially in times when it's not entirely clear. We'll discuss how to navigate situations where there are mixed signals, why you can have that fabulous first date (make-out sesh included) and never hear back from the person again, and the #1 thing you should be asking yourself when you are dating. Got a question you need answered? Hit us...

What makes you attracted to one person and not another? We're bringing back our most popular episode ever with Dr. Paul Eastwick about his work at the UC Davis Attraction Lab of how people form and maintain relationships. We discuss how ideal partner preferences play into partner selection, why we often think we know what we want when we don't, and the secret of when attraction can build over time. Plus we'll kick off the episode with a new intro recapping Yue's solo trip + the intimacy...

Would you rather stay in a mediocre relationship than to start over and be single? The thought of dating "from scratch" can be daunting but does it really justify staying in a relationship not meeting your needs? We're re-airing one of our most popular brunch talks, where we explore whether to try to make your current relationship better or cut bait – and how to reframe your mindset about what "starting over" even means. Got a question you need answered? Hit us up at...

Are you sick of the ghosting, bread crumbing, flaking, zombie-ing, and the myriad of other bad dating behavior? Yup, us too. Yue is discussing her theory on why it seems to keep getting worse every year, but more importantly how we can all squash this type of behavior and head into a dating utopia. Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview w/ iHeart Podcasts available on Apple...

Have you ever wanted to get into the mind of men who act like they're interested only until you have sex? We're bringing up a spicy one from the archives of our most controversial guest to-date, Leon (if you're an OG listener, you probably remember this one!) who is here to deliver a PSA to women as a reformed f*ckboy who is now married and settled down. We're giving this a reboot to reflect on this current day, now that we've processed this "PSA" with updated takeaways to remind us that all...