This Is Dating

Thinking About Season 2: Call the Matchmaker

Tell us about the dates you have been going on and let us set you up on your next one. And as we start to think about the next season of first dates, we turn to professional matchmaker Kara Laricks for some tips. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices [https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices]

Season 1 Epilogue: An Update on Ani

Even though our season has come to an end, we’re still thinking about where all of our daters ended up after their dates. This week, Hiwote called Ani to find out whatever happened with her and Khan. Visit thisisdatingpodcast.com [https://www.thisisdatingpodcast.com/] for the transcript [https://www.thisisdatingpodcast.com/failure-to-launch/#transcript] for this episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices [https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices]

Season Finale: Failure to Launch

It's awkward to end a relationship that hasn't really began. This week, Hiwote takes a turn in the daters seat and rethinks how much she owes someone she's just met. Visit thisisdatingpodcast.com [https://www.thisisdatingpodcast.com/] for the transcript [https://www.thisisdatingpodcast.com/failure-to-launch/#transcript] for this episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices [https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices]

Flirt: Khan Date 2

It's very easy for a date to feel like a performance. So how do you flirt without pretending to be someone you're not? This week, Khan delivers a master class in flirting virtually. Visit thisisdatingpodcast.com [https://www.thisisdatingpodcast.com/] for the transcript [https://www.thisisdatingpodcast.com/flirt-khan-date-2/#transcript] for this episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices [https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices]

Are Open Relationships Right for Me?

Maybe you only date one person at a time. Maybe you don’t. Whether you’re raising a family with your polycule or considering opening up your monogamous twosome, “Polysecure” author Jessica Fern talks about how to build healthy, secure relationships. Visit thisisdatingpodcast.com [https://www.thisisdatingpodcast.com/] for the transcript [https://www.thisisdatingpodcast.com/are-open-relationships-right-for-me/#transcript] for this episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices [https://dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices]