Dating apps aren’t just awkward anymore… they’re kinda dark.

In this episode, Matt breaks down his real-life experiences on dating apps...from sketchy situations to straight-up fraud, and why “trust, but verify” isn’t paranoia, it’s survival.

We talk about:

• The illusion of safety on dating apps

• Red flags that show up way too late

• When giving the benefit of the doubt turns into being naïve

• How optimism can get you played

• Protecting your energy, time, and peace while still staying open to love

This isn’t fear-mongering, it’s real conversations from real experiences.
If you’re dating online, thinking about it, or already tired of it… this one’s for you.

This week’s episode gets heated in the best way. Vanessa and Matt get real about love, fear, commitment, and whether past experiences leave us tainted or just more self-aware.

Matt opens up about thinking he might’ve been in love once and why he doesn’t know if he’ll ever find love again. Vanessa challenges him on how commitment does define a relationship, especially after dedicating 7 years to one relationship and 9 to another.

We dive into:

• What “being tainted” really means

• Why commitment matters (or doesn’t?)

• How to go with the flow instead of forcing connections

• Becoming a magnet for what you want

• “Be the water, not the rock” ... our new dating mantra

• The difference between lack of chemistry vs. genuine compatibility

• Knowing what you’re doing in dating (and not misleading people)

It’s honest. It’s vulnerable. It’s chaotic.And it might just help you figure out your own relationships.

In this episode, we get into the real foundations of dating, relationships, and self-awareness. Because the truth is: dating gets way easier when YOU know who you are.

We talk:✨ the two types of single people (the ones who want to be single vs. the ones who absolutely don’t)✨ how dating & sex are an energy exchange✨ why some people protect their sauce… and others just hand it out like Costco samples✨ the major relationship types... the happily in love, the unhappily attached, the conformers, the cheaters, and the “idk what we’re doing but we’re here” crowd✨ why self-awareness makes everything… life, love, intimacy, choosing partners… SO much easier

It’s real talk, funny talk, and “oh damn I needed to hear that” talk... your fav mix.