Confessions from a Former Matchmaker: What 5,000 Daters Told Me
Release Date: 04/14/2025
Confessions from a Former Matchmaker: What 5,000 Daters Told Me
I Hate Dating Apps
Think dropping thousands of dollars on a matchmaker guarantees love? Think again. In this juicy episode, a former elite matchmaker to the ultra-wealthy pulls back the velvet curtain on the wild world of high-stakes dating. From ghosted millionaires to clients who refuse second dates with perfect matches, she shares the real drama behind the glam. With over 5,000 love-seeking souls coached, she’s seen it all—and she’s spilling her most surprising, hilarious, and brutally honest lessons about modern romance. With @carolynhori
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Top Mistakes On Dating App Profiles
I Hate Dating Apps
In this episode, we dive into the most common mistakes (and Jinah's pet peeves) that people make when creating their dating app profiles. (Sunglasses in every photo... like WHY??!) Whether you're new to online dating or a seasoned swiper, your profile plays a major role in making a lasting impression. With our guests John DeMato and Nancy Vu - @theboo522 and @dematophoto - we break down the top red flags to watch out for, from questionable bios to photos that don't quite hit the mark. Tune in for expert advice on crafting a profile that attracts the right matches, boosts your confidence, and...
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Valentines Week Edition: How to Get Someone to Fall in Love with You
I Hate Dating Apps
Let’s be honest—Valentine’s Day is a commercial holiday designed to sell flowers and overpriced dinners. But even if we know that, it still stirs up emotions, especially for those who are single. For this special Valentine’s Week episode, hosts Daniel and Jinah sit down with two top relationship coaches to explore the question: How do you get someone to fall in love with you? If you’ve met someone you really like, what are the best ways to build attraction and connection? What common mistakes should you avoid? And perhaps most importantly—it is even worth all of the effort? Joining...
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Should Men Just Give Up on the Apps?
I Hate Dating Apps
We know dating apps are a shit show for most people, but it's especially true for men who are on them, and statistics validate this. But when does it get SO BAD that you just need to take a break from them?? In this episode, we talk to two young, smart, good looking men about why they decided to take a break from dating apps. Guests Bryan (@commonsense150) and Austin (@theaustinkellyshow) echo what so many other men say about modern dating: it's tough out there! But what's the alternative?
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I didn't ask for a penpal. Why do people ghost?
I Hate Dating Apps
We've all had it happen to us: you strike up a great conversation with someone on a dating app, and it looks like it SHOULD be heading to a real-life date. Except it doesn't. Why, oh why do people - who are presumably on the dating app to DATE - want to text endlessly instead? Or worse - ghost you when you suggest actually meeting IRL? Jinah and Daniel are joined by two guests: Kari Mendoza - @808golfergirl and Alex Min - @alexsmin as they try to get to the bottom of this WTF conundrum.
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The 90% Problem: Percentage of Men Who Get NO LOVE on the Dating Apps
I Hate Dating Apps
Statistics upon statistics show that it's pretty rough for the great majority of men on dating apps. Just 10% (or less) of men get ALL the women liking them, leaving some 90% of men with little to no swipes, matches, conversations, dates - and thus - romantic relationships. Men are lonelier than ever. Why is this happening?? What's the solution? And what's it REALLY like out there if you're a dude on the apps? Jinah and Daniel drill down to the problem with two male app daters. With @newsdork and @alexjcalder
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How to Stay Memorable to Your Date
I Hate Dating Apps
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Younger Men Dating Older Women on Dating Apps
I Hate Dating Apps
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Are Two People Even Supposed to be Together Forever?
I Hate Dating Apps
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Is Dating Easier with a Wingman?
I Hate Dating Apps
So you're sick and tired of the dating apps and you want to go back to trying your luck with IRL - In Real Life. You're hitting bar after club after bar - and soon realize you just don't have the guts every weekend to hit up the cute guy or girl on your own. This is where the wingman (or wing woman) comes in! They have NO problem going up to someone as long as they're "asking for a friend." In this episode, Daniel and Jinah talk to Hunter Werner (@hunterwoty), who created a whole movement around dating with a wingman in tow. The founder of...
info_outlineThink dropping thousands of dollars on a matchmaker guarantees love? Think again.
In this juicy episode, a former elite matchmaker to the ultra-wealthy pulls back the velvet curtain on the wild world of high-stakes dating. From ghosted millionaires to clients who refuse second dates with perfect matches, she shares the real drama behind the glam. With over 5,000 love-seeking souls coached, she’s seen it all—and she’s spilling her most surprising, hilarious, and brutally honest lessons about modern romance. With @carolynhori