Podcast

Everyone’s time is valuable. How much of it should you spend texting and emailing with a prospective date before meeting him for the first time? A seasoned dater, Rachel invested more upfront time getting to know Matt than she usually did with her blind dates. As it turned out, Matt’s actions spoke louder than his words.

What do you do when your biological clock is ticking and you want to be a mom, but there is no man in your life? Elizabeth decided to go it alone and was pregnant when Tom asked her to dinner. The story of what happened next should be heard by every woman who’s in a similar place in life today as Elizabeth was then.

Connie thought she had found the perfect match in Chris. But, when his actions on their first date suddenly took a sharp turn, she wondered whether she should trust her heart, or her gut. Listen as Connie shares her story about connection and intimacy, and how they don’t always match up.

Jeanette was in an unhappy long-term relationship when she met Randy. Hear how that encounter in her 50s, and the first date that followed, changed the trajectory of her life and all that she learned in her pursuit of hope and self-renewal.

Zoe was in her late 40s when she first considered dating websites. A private person, she was uncomfortable posting personal information online. Learn out how she overcame her concerns and about her memorable Match.com date with Mitch.

First dates are about exploring whether there’s compatibility and chemistry between two people. Find out how Laurie handled things when she showed up for her date with Peter and realized it was a three-some.

We all have baggage, but how much is too much? Theresa, 58, shares her story about going on a first date with a man who had a very complicated backstory and how she handled things.

What’s the best frame of mind to be in when going out on a date? Juliana talks about a New Year’s Eve date she went on with a man who said one thing, but did another, and how she handled it all.

Should you always trust your first impression? Vanessa was certain about how she felt about Tony, until suddenly she wasn’t. Find out why her Match.com date was so memorable.

Cheryle showed up to a sold-out speed dating event not expecting to meet a potential beau, but she did. What happened next could have had her questioning herself.