This episode is Dating Daze Book Club. We discuss the book "Marry Him: The Case for Settling for Mr Good Enough". But it's really not about "settling" it's about being realistic about your expectations, and being honest about who you are and what you bring to a relationship, as well as acknowledging that your Mr. Perfect doesn't exist and if he did he's probably already married, and wouldn't even make a good husband/father/partner that would bring you happiness in a relationship. Our guest is...

Nicole Drew was dating a guy and loaned him some money because of a sob story and then he disappeared. Turns out it wasn't the first time he did it. Nicole thought about it and decided to develop and launch a new dating app that helps prevent scams, fake profiles, AI, your date being a criminal and other protections from online dating issues. It's called Rater Listen to Nicole's story and all about the new app.   Rater on Instagram Download Rater

In another episode of the Chairlift Confession themed stories. A scorned lover confronts the new woman on the sidewalk as she exits the guys house. Plus the 7-month marriage and why weren't you a runaway bride?! 

Special guest Erika Ettin aka @littlenudge on Instagram gives her practical, straightforward advice for dating. She is funny, entertaining, but most importantly has a lot of experience and gives some great sage and applicable advice.  @alittlenudge on Instagram  A Little Nudge homepage link

The Wrap-Up for dating in 2023. Since Spotify and even some senior citizens on Instagram were doing the summary of their dating for 2023, we did one for us. Give a listen on our experiences for the year. 

Mindy and our friend Rebecca decided to experiment with expanding their social circle to increase the possibility of meeting new friends and maybe meeting a man for a relationship organically (not on a dating app). Even if it doesn't find a relationship you can make new friends and enrich your life. It seems like for Rebecca it worked...at least for now...haha! Let's hear what they found out. 

In honor of the 69th episode the theme of sex will be highlighted. We talk with Erin Berry Bliss, love, sex, and relationship coach. She specializes in helping women and couples stop putting off desire, live life fully, and break free of the cycles, situations, and patterns that make them miserable. Contact Erin at ErinBerryBliss.com or Instagram at  @erinberrybliss

The term "dating roster" is really just a list of people you're communicating with and potentially dating. But it can get confusing and maybe if you don't pay attention you'll miss meeting your true love. Thankfully there's an app for that: CLARA. Spanish for "clear", CLARA provides a platform to keep track of your roster. But more importantly, it helps you decide who is the best fit for you in a relationship. We talk to the CLARA originator and number one user of the app, Jillian Romero...

Jeff has a bad date experience and wants to talk about it. He tells Mindy it's a Chairlift Confession which typically is a really bad date story spanning states or potentially bodily harm and jail...but alas Jeff is just dazed and confused once again by dating in the current times. Which is why he started the podcast. His date with a local comedian was doomed from the start and then the comedian disses him and is basicallly disrespectful and callous. Jeff is hurt. So hear the tale and at...

Men's Dating Coach Kimberly Nina Hill and host of The Self Confidence Project podcast, joins Dating Daze to talk about issues, troubles, and frustrations, for men in dating. But also offers some help in making it better. You texted her and she's not responding...what should you do? Have some insecurities and anxiety when trying to date? Kimberly can help! Give a listen. Kimberly Instagram Kimberly's Website

Men that can't find a match nearby might try looking long distance, other cities or states. But have you tried international? Our guest is a matchmaker in Ukraine. Finding men and matching them with beautiful women in Ukraine. Find out how it works and maybe it's the way to find true love without dating apps. Olympya Matchmaking on Instagram  

A guest tells the story of her boyfriend suddenly moving out of state and breaking up...but then moves to another state and wants to reconnect and maybe get married. But things don't seem right. Some online checking reveals some sad realities. Listen to the tale and maybe learn about long distance realities. 

Just like anything online Dating Daze gets ratings, reviews, comments. So on this episode we read and respond to the comments found on Apple and Spotify. Also, like a lot of online ratings and reviews, people can be mean and lots of them are just trolls, meaning the comment really has nothing to do with the podcast just someone that likes to see their mean words online. But there are some comments that we agree with and will try to do better. But most important are the nice comments that we...

Another Chairlift Confession where hosts or listeners come to tell their stories of love, sex, breakups, deceit, and other sordid tales of dating. In this episode our guest “Kelly” starts dating and falls in love with the handsome contractor that had come to renovate her home. “Sam” was a dream come true, with his rugged good looks, blue eyes, and tool belt. But turns out that Sam may not be all that he claimed. Kelly tells the tale and we try to help her avoid having her heart broken further.

If you listen to the podcast you've likely heard Jeff bring up "K" or Kimberly. The woman he loved and that broke his heart. Hear the full story starting with Hinge and until now in the past few weeks where he's finally deleted her from his life. Love and heartbreak at it's finest...but not the finest hour(s) for Jeff. As he tells all the mistakes he made as she pulled away. Learn from his errors. 

I've been on hundreds of first dates wish I had kept some sort of notes for all of them. It would really be useful in being more focused on the goal of a great long term relationship. Lauren Smith, the author of The Mindful Dating Journal has written a book that tells us all how to find what we're looking for in a relationship and it includes a journal form that you fill out after each date. It helps guide you to finding the right person for you! The book: Mindful Dating Journal Lauren...

Guest Megan Thoma helps us walk through the early dating process. Six things to look for on first date; Five first date habits to break up with ASAP and more tips on navigating the dating world. Instagram: Megan Thoma Online: Megan's Website

Our guest Mike is a “Chairlift Confession” he has some funny maybe embarrassing stories about dates and dating. He lives in the Midwestern United States, and although that’s different tha, the mountain state of Denver, sounds like the same crazy stories. If you have a story you’d like to tell look me up on Facebook or Instagram, Jeff Kimes, or the Dating Daze group page and send me a message and say you’d like to tell your story. Also if you have an episode topic idea or want to be a guest...

Amber De Vos, The Seduxe. Helps singles go from clueless to coupled, couples go from “meh” to “mhmmm” and helps heal the broken hearted. She helps men with areas of confidence, character, charisma, communication, being a confidant. We talk about which dating apps are the best, online v. organic, dogs/pets in the bed and more on this episode.

How to break up: text, phone, or in-person? Like a lot of things in dating…it depends. Situationships, having cookies, and different definitions of relationships.  You meet someone that wants to date you, but turns out they're in a relationship but say there is some "grey area" when it comes to dating others. All this and more on this episode.

Hear author and veteran hairstylists Veronica Hernandez talk about what she learned about relationships, people, and dating during 20 years as a hairstylist. She helped people talk through their drama and provided some advice during these “hair-apy” sessions. Her book “Modern Guidance: Life Lessons, Insight and Empowering Stories” provides guided direction and personal development. It will help you to connect with your personal power and internal compass. It was written to be a...

Do you find yourself in a dysfuncational relationship but can't or won't get out? You tell yourself your partner is wrong, toxic, possibly abusive, you "break up" but then two weeks later you're back together... Our guest this episode, Bre Wolta,helps you break these patterns. Or maybe you can't get over your ex. Bre will help you change unhealthy patterns, rebuild your confidence, put yourself first, find peace, and finally experience healthy relationships.

Guest Jaclyn Wagner helps us figure what we might being doing wrong when looking for our dream relationship. Are you pushing away someone that might be great for you? Do you really know what it is you want in someone? Listen as we talk to an expert...hear her give Jeff some therapy on what he's doing wrong... Sign up for Jaclyn's program. Jaclyn Wagner

Guest Lindsey Marie Barber coach’s men and women to find aligned love that complements and invigorates their life mission as well as build out their legacy. She talks about her programs to help you step into the confident version of your future self who has already built this legacy, learn how to channel that inner voice for intuitive guidance. Give a listen and find out how to find the love and life you want.   Find more about Lindsey in this episode and on her website. If you contact her...