This week, Gabrielle hosts some good old-fashioned girl talk with a twist, welcoming the wonderful Mark Rosenfeld to the show. Mark, a life coach with an eclectic past that includes stints as a veterinarian and a stripper (yes, you read that right!), is opening up about his journey from struggling with social anxiety to becoming a beloved life coach. Together, he and Gabrielle dive into the struggles of modern dating, discussing the fine line between being picky and maintaining standards. They tackle the complexities of dating apps, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond instant attraction to deeper values and the art of developing real relationship skills. Mark introduces his RESPECT model, which outlines essential qualities for healthy relationships and stresses the importance of addressing serious topics early on. Wrapping up, he breaks down the importance of acknowledging and taking accountability for repetitive patterns in dating and why changing your approach might actually lead you to something lasting and worthwhile.  Be sure to keep up with Mark on his Instagram and website!  Huge thank you to these incredible sponsors for supporting our show:   Factor — Head to factormeals.com/fmltalk50 and use code fmltalk50 to get 50% off.      Follow your host!      TikTok: @gabrielle_stone     Instagram: @gabriellestone & @fmltalkpodcast     YouTube: FML TALK     Website: www.eatprayfml.com          Plus, if you want to submit an FML story, email it to [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices