Dating

S04E02: Cringiest Dating Moments

Cringiest Dating Moments Episode Summary: Everyone has that moment where they said or did something during a date that was cringeworthy and embarrassing. Some people have more than one! Sarah and Adam share some of their cringiest moments in dating, along with moments shared by listeners, and give a few tips on ways to avoid…

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S04E01: Dating Affirmations for 2021

Dating Resolutions Summary Welcome to Season Four of Dating Kinda Sucks! Sarah and Adam talk through some good affirmations (NOT resolutions) that may make dating, sex, and interpersonal relationships easier as we move into 2021. What are your affirmations for this year? Also in this episode, Sarah’s a Camry, Adam goes on a crazy date,…

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S03E29: Is It Time For A Dating Detox?

Going on a Dating Detox Episode Summary For the last episode of the year, Sarah and Adam talk about when it’s a good time to give yourself a break from dating and focus on yourself for a bit. There’s no timeline and no deadline, but everyone needs a break occasionally, especially during this clusterf*ck of…

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S03E27: Finding That Special Someone the Old-Fashioned Way

Old-Fashioned Dating Episode Summary: If the dating apps aren’t working for you, should you try to meet someone the old-fashioned way? Or should you adjust your approach to using the apps to maximize their benefit and yours? Your hosts give you all the info you need to make sure you’re not searching in vain! Also…

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S03E22: Fleabagging: Why Do We Make Bad Dating Choices?

Fleabagging Episode Summary: Why do we make such bad choices when we’re dating? Is it a learning experience or just self-flagellation? This week, Sarah and Adam talk about fleabagging, which is a recently coined phrase describing the art of consistently dating people who are quite obviously wrong for you. Also in this episode, Sarah cries…

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S03E20: Good Credit, Good Sex, and Good Manners

Credit Score and Dating Episode Summary: This week on Dating Kinda Sucks, Adam joins Sarah in Nashville for their very first in-person episode in Tennessee! Your hosts got drunk and sat down in an AirBNB lobby to talk about how much good manners means in dating, how little good credit does, and how much good…

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S03E19: Navigating the New Normal – Sex and Dating During COVID-19

New Normal Episode Summary: “I’ll just wait and do it once things get back to normal.” It’s too easy to put off everything – dating, sex, relationships, life – until the COVID-19 outbreak is over, but when will that be? When will things really get back to normal? Sarah and Adam try to offer some…

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S03E18: Nobody Wants A Dating Pen Pal

Penpals Episode Summary: Whether you’re dating in the middle of the great pandemic apocalypse of 2020 or in whatever wasteland exists after, nobody likes a pen pal. How do you make it clear that you’re ready to meet and done with anyone who just wants to text “So how was your day?” every morning for…

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S03E13: Vigilance in a Time of Vulnerability

Vulnerable and Vigilant Episode Summary: When we’re feeling emotionally vulnerable and lonely, it can be easy to give in to manipulators and f*ckboys who push you to meet up when you’re not ready (or during a quarantine, when it’s just not safe). Stay vigilant and remain resolute with the tips and tricks provided by Sarah…

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S03E12: Virtual Dating Tips, Tricks and Ideas

Virtual Dating Episode Summary: Whether you’re in quarantine or a long-distance relationship, virtual dating may be your only real option when it comes to spending quality time with a potential date or suitor. Are there options beyond the basic FaceTime date, and how can you spice things up and keep them fresh and interesting until…

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