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S06E17: How to be Happy for the Holidays

Being Happy for the Holidays summary With the holidays approaching, depression can set in, for any number of reasons. Whether it’s seasonal, situational, or something else, depression is real. But you’re not alone, and Sarah and Adam talk about some of the better ways to deal with those holiday doldrums. Also this week, we answer…

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S06E16: Is the 6-6-6 Rule Truth or Fiction?

The 6-6-6 Rule and Is Your Type Hurting Your Dating? Men love to say that women date by the 6-6-6 rule – they want 6 feet, 6 inches, and 6 figures. But is this true? Is this why men are having difficulty finding dates, or is it their inability to look beyond their type? And…

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S06E15: Do Adults Need Sex Ed?

Adults Desperately Need Sex Education The amount of ignorance that many adult men (and a handful of women) have with regards to sex, sexual intercourse, and women’s bodies shouldn’t surprise us after seeing a bunch of crusty old white dudes legislate women’s bodies. But be prepared to be shocked at the depths this ignorance can…

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S06E14: Did The Pandemic Ruin Dating?

Post-Pandemic Dating Episode Summary We’re a few years out from the big shutdown due to COVID-19, and we’ve moved on from being worried about the pandemic to a new normal where we pretend it’s not happening anymore. This pandemic has had permanent effects on so many aspects of our lives – what has it done…

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S06E13: Is Barbie Too Hard On Men?

Is Barbie Misandrist? The Barbie movie is a billion dollar behemoth, and so many men are hemotional about it, recording himsterical podcasts, and throwing himsy fits. Is it warranted? Are men justified in crying about kenough being kenough? This week Sarah and Adam examine the pink feminist phenom and what it says about gender roles,…

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S06E12: Is That The Jonah Hill You’re Going To Die On?

Jonah Hill Controversy Episode Boundaries are essential to any healthy relationship. But when does it transform from a healthy boundary to unhealthy abuse? What is the line between controlling someone’s behavior and setting behaviors for a respectful relationship? Sarah and Adam discuss the recent Jonah Hill controversy and talk about why his behavior was not…

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S06E11: Respecting Dating App Boundaries

Respecting and Setting Boundaries on Dating Apps Dating apps give you the opportunity to set boundaries with regards to your safety, and when people push or violate those boundaries, it’s a huge red flag. Adam and Sarah talk about when it is and is not okay to find someone in real life or on social…

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S06E10: Tone Policing: Time To Stop Being So Polite To Men

Tone Policing: Time to Stop Being Polite to Men Tone policing is one of the most pervasive examples of male privilege and systemic misogyny in society today. Why are assertive women called bossy and shamed for their tones when assertive men are promoted? Why is society obsessed with being “ladylike” or polite as a way…

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S06E09: Love Languages Are Trash

Are Love Languages Trash? One of the most popular discussions among people in relationships revolves around love languages. While it seems nice to have our relationships tied up in such pretty little bows, the reality is that love languages are trash. The author, a misogynistic homophobic old pastor, created the concept as a way to…

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S06E08: The “Are We Dating The Same Guy?” Group: Inappropriate or Indispensable?

“Are We Dating The Same Guy” – Let’s Discuss this Facebook Group The Facebook Group “Are We Dating The Same Guy?” that’s cropped up in every city gives women a way to screen out the dirtbags, sociopaths, and narcissists, or find out if they’re dating or married to one, but is there a dark side…

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