Welcome back! Today we're diving into listener questions. what we talk about: is it a red flag if they say they don't like labels? getting from "exclusive" to DTR should you double text or consider it ghosting? is it a red flag if they don't wish you a happy birthday in early dating how to handle "awkward" silences on dates (& in relationships) what to do when you can't get past the 3 month mark in dating exchanging numbers on a dating app before going on a date &...

Welcome back! Today's episode starts with a step-by-step guide to creating the best possible dating app profile for better matches and better dates that will lead to a relationship. We end with three listener questions (starting at 30:40). what we talk about: How to pick the best photos for your app profile A specific breakdown of what photos to use Which prompts spark the most conversation How to write better prompt responses (with examples) A listener question on saying I love...

Welcome back! It's episode 200 (!!) of Mostly Balanced, and today we're joined by content creator and 2x TEDx speaker, Lucie Fink. what we talk about: a brief rundown of Lucie's career and why she recently decided to start her podcast, The Real Stuff Lucie's relationship with her now husband, dating back to high school, college, and moving to NYC maintaining independence and a sense of self in a relationship how we were both impacted by having a twin friends and family members with...

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions... what we talk about: How to book a live 1:1 dating consultation with me before the prices increase! Should you try again with someone one year after a first date that never panned out? Is it weird for a dating app match to mention other dates they have planned? If you go on a great first date but the person says they aren’t looking for something serious at the moment, should you still try a few more dates to see where it might...

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions... what we talk about: ⁠⁠how to enter our 100K giveaway!⁠⁠ what you should know by dates 3 and 5 timelines in dating and relationships is it a bad sign if they update their app profile after a few good dates? what to do when you're a few dates in and you haven't talked about what you're looking for should you stay with someone when you know there's potential for a relationship but they aren't there yet? & more! As...

Welcome back! Today we have Ilana Dunn, host of Seeing Other People, back on the podcast. What we talk about: Ilana’s dating patterns before meeting her fiancé Conversations she had before getting engaged Tips for better communication in relationships The hardest parts of wedding planning, why she isn’t having bridesmaids, and what she’s looking forward to most about being married What to do when your family is disappointed about your breakup  Boundaries to set early on in dating ...

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions... what we talk about: ⁠how to enter our 100K giveaway!⁠ how to integrate into each other's lives in the early dating stages what does it mean when someone keeps viewing your social media? how to get past your bf dating someone else while you were on a break what to do if you feel like you aren’t in someone’s league but they ask you out what to do when you're 2 months into a relationship and it feels like you barely know each...

Welcome back! Today we're chatting about questioning whether a relationship is right for you. what we talk about: how to enter our 100K giveaway! early signs someone isn't the one signs a relationship isn't right habits of healthy relationships how to end things with someone you still care about & more! Posts I referenced: 10 Signs Your Relationship is Over 9 Qualities That Are Not Healthy In A Relationship 11 Tips For Ending Something With Someone You Still Care...

Welcome back! It's just Carleigh today and she's diving into listener questions. what we talk about: should you tell a friend you have feelings for them? + how to do it what to do when someone blocks you should you send a letter/text to a friend or ex after a breakup? what to do when people tell you you're "hard to read" how to be more vulnerable and open up more in relationships how long should you want for attraction to build/arise + how to make it build dates you should be...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Mackie Swan ,CEO of Woo More Play, a sexual wellness brand on a mission to inspire people to have better sex. what we talk about: the origin story of Woo More Play & the products the offer (including my fav coconut love oil 👀) the benefits of using lubricant during sex why the *right* lube makes such a big difference the physical and mental benefits of orgasms & healthy sex life how to talk more openly about sex in a new relationship ...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by (returning guest) Alessia Scauzillo, @alessiasculpt, founder of A Sculpt Body. We dive deep into how Alessia's life has changed over the past year, her divorce, and her dating experiences since then. what we talk about: signs you and your partner are growing in different directions ending a relationship when nothing is really "wrong" getting back into dating after a divorce or breakup recognizing signs of a toxic relationship how to date more...

Welcome back! It's our first episode since we went on a brief hiatus, and what better way to kick off this new era of Mostly Balanced than with the internet's favorite therapist and dating expert, Jeff Guenther, LPC—or, as you probably know him, @therapyjeff. what we're talking about: Jeff's upcoming book, Big Dating Energy (*preorder it here!!) what's holding you back from meeting your person how to be more successful on dating apps how to actually get approached IRL how to let...

Welcome back! Today we're diving into listener questions all about early stages of dating, plus Mia shares advice on wedding planning and dress shopping. what we talk about: How to not get overwhelmed when wedding dress shopping What to do when you feel like they're waiting for you to say "I love you" first How soon is too soon to say I love you? What to do when you plan a date but they don't follow through to confirm Are dating apps slow right now? Find us on Instagram at...

Welcome back! Today we're chatting all about spending the holidays with a partner's family (or taking them home to yours!) and about meeting the family in general. what we talk about: gift ideas for significant other depending on stages of the relationship when you should start sharing holidays with a partner how to set your partner up for success when meeting the family what to do when you're nervous your family won't like your partner advice for meeting their family for the first...

Welcome back! Today we're opening with listener questions about how to split up costs on early trips with your partner and whether someone giving a heads up about post-date plans is a bad sign. Then we're diving into an entrepreneurship-focused episode with Rachel Glass, founder of Glosslab! What we talk about with Rachel: How she came up with the idea for Glosslab The transition from working in finance to starting her own business Balancing being a wife, mom, and business owner How...

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own experiences on a range of dating/relationship issues. what we talk about: How to bring up the topic of gifts with a newer partner How important is physical attraction in early dating? Can attraction grow? What to do when you feel a shift in energy early on in dating & more! Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions to [email protected]. Thanks for listening! ---...

Welcome back! Today we're answering listener questions and sharing our own experiences on a range of dating/relationship issues. what we talk about: How to deal with anxiety while SO is traveling Whether we think you should tell someone you cheated or just break up without giving a reason Age gaps in relationships How our past relationships impact our current relationships How to set communication expectations with a partner What to do when you have a lot of great first dates but...

Welcome back! Today we're answering questions about how to motivate yourself to date when you love your single life, if you should consider getting back with your long distance ex who is moving to your city, how to bring up marriage with your partner who is divorced, and how to grow intimacy in a long distance relationship. We also talk about the struggle of saying no to plans when the answer is "I just don't want to". Find us on Instagram at @mostlybalancedpodcast and email your questions...

Welcome back! Today we're diving into a listener question about what to do when you think your friend could do better—but they're about to get engaged. Should you tell your friend you don't like their partner, or should you keep it to yourself? We share our own experiences with friends expressing their concerns over our past relationships and how we'd approach the conversation with one of our friends. Plus, we answer two brief listener questions about whether watching porn is cheating and...

Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid fire listener questions about how to stop feeling resentful of things you put up with in past relationships, what to do when your partner doesn’t understand you need alone time, feeling like you’ll never meet someone, catching your boyfriend talking to other girls online, and whether you should try again with a toxic ex if you’ve both changed. As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a...

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Natassia Miller, sexologist and founder of Wanderlust. what we talk about: talking to your partner about sex how to keep the relationship exciting one key indicator of whether the relationship will be successful how to make the sex better how to improve intimacy during sex & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mostlybalanced/support

Welcome back! Today we're joined by Vanessa Marin, licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience in the sex therapy field, and her husband, Xander, chatting about all things sex and intimacy. what we talk about: Why Vanessa decided to be a sex therapist & how Xander decided to start working with her Each of our experiences getting (or not getting) "the talk" How to actually talk to a partner about sex (no matter the relationship stage) What to do if you've been faking it...

Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid fire listener questions about what to do when you feel like you're arguing too much early on in a relationship, how long to banter before asking them out yourself, how to deepen the conversation 4 or 5 dates in, and how to get your partner to plan more date nights. As always, find us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@mostlybalancedpodcast⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode! --- Support this podcast:...

Welcome back! It's just us today and we're diving into a longer listener question about a 6 month relationship that ended abruptly. How do you close the door when the other person leaves it slightly open? Can you try again once you've both worked on the issues? We also answer a listener question about how to improve communication in a relationship and share what we've each learned about our own communication style. We wrap up by giving advice to a listener who feels stuck in their career and...