Dating Detours

Dating Detours – Episode 22: Craigslist Sex Ads… Then a Secret Fiancée

In Episode 22 of Dating Detours, Marcus sits down with Jessica for one of the wildest, most eye-opening conversations yet. From uncovering a husband’s secret life responding to Craigslist sex ads while raising a four-year-old, to falling for a man who turned out to have a hidden fiancée, Jessica breaks down her brutally honest dating journey. The conversation dives deep into control, manipulation, love bombing, and modern dating deception — including living with a fiancé who secretly installed cameras inside the house to monitor her movements. Together, Marcus and Jessica unpack why great chemistry can cloud judgment (“Dick Dazzle”), how ignoring red flags leads to repeating patterns, and why slowing down, trusting your intuition, and even therapy can be the difference between chaos and clarity. This episode isn’t just messy — it’s relatable, cautionary, and real. Have you ever uncovered a partner’s secret life — or ignored red flags because the chemistry was too good? Lets us know in the comments! Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72vQ6a8Re6PDX99Yf3vzIx?si=2s7k3XnhQ6a-Ub9nj-z-XA Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-pqwpw-13ff319?from=usersite YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@datingdetours Website https://www.datingdetours.com Got a dating story? Be a guest: https://golocalproductions.com/dating-detour-guest Enjoying the show? Leave a 5-star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Recorded at Ring Spaces Podcast Studio in Fredericksburg, VA: https://ringspaces.com/podcast-space/ We create our clips with Opus: https://www.opus.pro/?via=golocalproductions Start your own podcast with our recommended gear: https://amzn.to/4kpeIN4

Dating Detours – Episode 21: Healthy Love Felt Like a Prank… Because Toxic Love Trained Us

Marcus sits down with Jenna for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what happens after the “forever” relationship cracks. They talk getting married young, being separated for years, and why healthy love can feel fake when your nervous system was trained on chaos. The conversation spirals into co-parenting boundaries, exes who won’t come get their stuff, and why online dating is basically a circus — especially when women get flooded and men get nothing. Funny, honest, and painfully relatable. Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72vQ6a8Re6PDX99Yf3vzIx?si=2s7k3XnhQ6a-Ub9nj-z-XA Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-pqwpw-13ff319?from=usersite YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@datingdetours Website https://www.datingdetours.com Got a dating story? Be a guest: https://golocalproductions.com/dating-detour-guest Enjoying the show? Leave a 5-star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Recorded at Ring Spaces Podcast Studio in Fredericksburg, VA: https://ringspaces.com/podcast-space/ We create our clips with Opus: https://www.opus.pro/?via=golocalproductions Start your own podcast with our recommended gear: https://amzn.to/4kpeIN4

Dating Detours – Episode 20: Widowhood, Secret Groups & Surviving Modern Dating 💔🔥

Dating after nearly 30 years of marriage is not for the weak. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Dating Detours, Marcus sits down with Rebecca — a longtime friend’s mom, a military veteran and widow who went from a highly structured military marriage to the chaos of modern dating apps. Rebecca shares how she met her late husband in the military, navigated the infamous military “chit” process to get married, and dealt with international security clearance issues simply for falling in love. After his unexpected passing, she opens up about jumping back into dating too quickly, rebounding without healing, and ending up in a toxic relationship fueled by grief and trauma dumping. The conversation dives deep into: * The controversial “Are We Dating the Same Guy?” Facebook groups * The difference between safety, shaming, and petty callouts * Why sexual compatibility is a non-negotiable deal-breaker * Ethical non-monogamy, poly curiosity, and modern dating labels * Predatory dating behavior targeting successful “empty nesters” * Rebecca’s Five-Text Rule — and why she refuses to chase anyone This episode isn’t dating advice wrapped in pretty packaging. It’s honest, uncomfortable, funny, and painfully relatable. If you’ve ever loved deeply, lost suddenly, or opened a dating app and questioned everything — this episode is for you. Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72vQ6a8Re6PDX99Yf3vzIx?si=2s7k3XnhQ6a-Ub9nj-z-XA Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-pqwpw-13ff319?from=usersite YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@datingdetours Website https://www.datingdetours.com Got a dating story? Be a guest: https://golocalproductions.com/dating-detour-guest Enjoying the show? Leave a 5-star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Recorded at Ring Spaces Podcast Studio in Fredericksburg, VA: https://ringspaces.com/podcast-space/ We create our clips with Opus: https://www.opus.pro/?via=golocalproductions Start your own podcast with our recommended gear: https://amzn.to/4kpeIN4

Dating Detours – Episode 19 - The Busy Man Glow-Up: How He Finally Showed Up for Love 💞⏰🔥

Rich lived the nightlife grind, worked nonstop, and built businesses from the ground up — but somewhere along the way, he realized something huge: Being successful means nothing if you don’t learn how to show up for the people you love. In this episode, Marcus and Rich dive into how he transformed from an always-on-the-go entrepreneur into a man who finally masters his time, protects his peace, and builds healthier relationships. Rich opens up about: 💼 Balancing entrepreneurship with being present 🍼 How being a girl dad shifted his perspective on love and time 📅 The calendar system that keeps him intentional with work, his daughter & his relationship ❤️ How his new relationship thrives because he actually manages his time well 🔥 Why setting expectations early makes everything smoother ✨ The mindset upgrades that turned him into a better partner and father This isn’t a sad story — it’s a blueprint. A mature, real-life glow-up for anyone who’s ever struggled with balance, boundaries, and being present in a fast-moving world. Women will LOVE this one because it shows the kind of growth men rarely talk about out loud. Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72vQ6a8Re6PDX99Yf3vzIx?si=2s7k3XnhQ6a-Ub9nj-z-XA Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-pqwpw-13ff319?from=usersite YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@datingdetours Website https://www.datingdetours.com Got a dating story? Be a guest: https://golocalproductions.com/dating-detour-guest Enjoying the show? Leave a 5-star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Recorded at Ring Spaces Podcast Studio in Fredericksburg, VA: https://ringspaces.com/podcast-space/ We create our clips with Opus: https://www.opus.pro/?via=golocalproductions Start your own podcast with our recommended gear: https://amzn.to/4kpeIN4

Dating Detours – Episode 18 - Dating After 21 Years: Her Unfiltered Virgo Comeback 💋♍️🔥

After leaving a 21-year marriage, Josie steps back into the dating world with zero hesitation, zero sugar-coating, and maximum Virgo honesty. In this episode, she and Marcus break down the modern dating chaos — from trauma-dumping to ghosting, from courting vs “hanging out,” to what happens when you finally choose yourself after decades of choosing everyone else. You’ll hear: • How she rebuilt her identity after 21 years committed • Why “courting” still matters in 2025 • How Virgos really love (and why it scares people) • Signs a situationship is wasting your time • Why she refuses to date married or separated men • The difference between “I’m dating” and “I’m healing” • Marcus getting called out again for his Virgo chaos This episode is funny, real, emotional, and the perfect reality check for anybody who’s starting over — or thinking about it. Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/72vQ6a8Re6PDX99Yf3vzIx?si=2s7k3XnhQ6a-Ub9nj-z-XA Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-pqwpw-13ff319?from=usersite YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@datingdetours Website https://www.datingdetours.com Got a dating story? Be a guest: https://golocalproductions.com/dating-detour-guest Enjoying the show? Leave a 5-star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-detours/id1823554631 Recorded at Ring Spaces Podcast Studio in Fredericksburg, VA: https://ringspaces.com/podcast-space/ We create our clips with Opus: https://www.opus.pro/?via=golocalproductions Start your own podcast with our recommended gear: https://amzn.to/4kpeIN4