Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Dr. Orna Guralnik, host of the hit Showtime series Couples Therapy, shares how she leads couples to some extraordinary breakthroughs, the best and worst ways to show up in a partnership, and what she has learned along the way. The Dating Dish this week: Could knowing Your Partner’s “Argument Style” Be A Relationship Game-Changer? The Dear Damona question is: I’m getting ready for a big cross-country move. Should I put a pause on dating?Follow Dr. Orna on Instagram @OrnaGuralnik and check out Couples Therapy on Showtime!Listen to the all Dear Damona episode of Dates & Mates by visiting: damonahoffman.com/dear-damona-rubbish-texter-dating-racism/To see if you qualify for a spot in Damona’s Diamond VIP One-On-One Dates & Mates Coaching Method Program visit DamonaHoffman.com/VIPProgram and sign up for a 20 minute consultation for just $47! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Marr, co-host of Reality Gays, joins Damona for a very special all Dating Dish episode. The headlines include: Co-habitation tips inspired by 'Love Is Blind' couple Matt and Colleen, 20 Truths & Myths About Relationships, and Tyler James Williams schools us on LGBTQ+ Allyship…happy pride month!Follow Matt on Instagram @TheMattMarr and check out Reality Gays wherever you listen to Dates & Mates.I am now offering the Dating Accelerator as a self-study online program! Visit TheDatingSecret.com to register today at a special introductory rate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Kim, of The Angry Therapist podcast and IG, talks about how you can transform being single into a joyous, exciting period of personal growth and his new workbook, 31 Days of Single on Purpose. The Dating Dish this week: Here’s how long it takes most people to decide on a second date. The Dear Damona question is: How do I attract a happy, healthy partnership?Follow John on Instagram @TheAngryTherapist and grab your copy of 31 Days of Single on Purpose by visiting the link in his bio.I am now offering the Dating Accelerator as a self-study online program! I am offering $100 off to the next 3 Dates & Mates listeners to sign up - Use code "DATES100" at checkout before the coupons are all gone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joy Ofodu, host of Dating Unsettled, shares her IG love story and her top tips for how you can use Instagram to find your match. The Dating Dish this week: How to Fall in Love When You Don’t Speak the Same Language. The Dear Damona question is: Is there an appropriate time to talk about exclusivity?Follow Joy on Instagram @joyofodu and listen to Dating Unsettled wherever you listen to Dates & Mates!I am now offering the Dating Accelerator as a self-study online program! I am offering $100 off to the first 9 Dates & Mates listeners to sign up. Just use code "DATES100" at checkout. Sponsor:Hello Fresh is the #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/datesandmates16 and use code datesandmates16 to get 16 free meals plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special all Dear Damona episode, Damona is answering your questions to prep you for Short King Spring and Hot Girl Summer! Questions include: How can I feel successful enough to feel comfortable dating? My match is a bad texter. Is that a bad sign? How do I know when to stop looking for my match? Should I ever meet my match for the first time in a group setting? How do I open myself up to dating outside of my race? I want to explore my sexuality. How do I attract the right attention on dating apps? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The hosts of the Multiamory podcast, Jase, Emily, and Dedeker, give insights on boundaries, micro-scripts for tough conversations, non-traditional relationships and other juicy tidbits from their new book Multiamory: Essential Tools For Modern Relationships. The Dating Dish this week: Why has height become such a significant factor in dating? The Dear Damona question is: How can I help my brother get back on the dating scene after divorce? Follow them on Instagram @multiamory_podcast and grab a copy of their new book, Multiamory: Essential Tools For Modern Relationships, by visiting Multiamory.com/bookGet Damona’s free profile starter kit for a limited time only at DatesandMates.comSponsor:Green Chef is the #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. Go to GreenChef.com/datesandmates60 and use code datesandmates60 to get 60% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cassidy Davis, the founder of Chaotic Singles Party, shares the inspiration behind her wildly popular singles parties and breaks down how to meet your match IRL. The Dating Dish this week: What would happen if you embraced the awkward silence on dates? The Dear Damona question is: I matched a guy who is perfect on paper. Why don’t I feel anything?Follow Cassidy on Instagram @cassidynashdavis and learn more about her events at chaoticsinglesparty.comGet Damona’s free profile starter kit at DatesandMates.comDo you have a question for our all Dear Damona episode? We are taking voice memos in the DMs @DamonaHoffman and Voicemails at 424-246-6255Sponsor:Green Chef is the #1 Meal Kit for Eating Well. Go to GreenChef.com/datesandmates60 and use code datesandmates60 to get 60% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aleeza Ben Shalom, expert of the new Netflix series Jewish Matchmaking, shares her top matchmaking tips, some secrets from the show and a 5 date challenge that’s going to blow your mind. The Dating Dish this week: Is modern dating really worse than dating before? Or do we just keep saying it is? The Dear Damona question is: Am I too set in my ways to meet and keep a match?Follow Aleeza on Instagram @AleezaBenShalom and watch Jewish Matchmaking on Netflix now!Get Damona’s free profile starter kit at DatesandMates.comDo you have a question for our all Dear Damona episode? We are taking voicememos in the DMs @DamonaHoffman and Voicemails at 424-246-6255 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blaine Anderson, men’s dating coach, breaks down the fascinating findings from her Single Male Loneliness study and shares her tips for upleveling your textationship. The Dating Dish this week is: How Drew Barrymore gave us all a master class on empathic listening. The Dear Damona question is: I swipe left on profiles that mention the importance of chemistry. Am I making a mistake?Follow Blaine on Instagram @DatingByBlaine and learn more about her program by visiting DatingByBlaine.comGet Damona’s free profile starter kit at DatesandMates.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meredith Goldstein, from The Boston Globe advice column and podcast, Love Letters, shares what she’s learned from the advice she’s given others for over a decade. The Dating Dish this week is: From ‘Situationships’ to ‘Ghosting’, how undefined relationships impact your mental health. The Dear Damona question is: no one I like is messaging me back on the apps.Follow Meredith on Instagram @MeredithGoldstein and check out her podcast, Love Letters, wherever you listen to Dates & Mates and look for the column by the same name in The Boston Globe.Get Damona’s free profile starter kit at DatesandMates.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices