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Mackenzie and Weird Kink

This week on ’Date ‘Em or Dump ‘Em,’ with Maney and LauRen, we hear from Mackenzie, who’s in a two-month whirlwind with a guy she met on Bumble. But things get weird—during a moment of passion, he drops a bombshell about wanting a baby. Is it just a turn-on or a red flag? We break down whether this is a harmless kink or a peek into something deeper. Tune in as we help Mackenzie decide if she should date or dump him.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Lee and the Taker

In this episode of Date ’Em or Dump ’Em with Maney and LauRen, Lee shares his three-month experience with a woman he met at church. While they connect over hobbies, he notices a pattern of constant “asks”—small favors escalating into bigger requests—raising concerns about whether she’s taking advantage. As Lee struggles with his feelings, he turns to the audience for advice on whether to stay or walk away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

To Shower or Not to Shower

On this episode of Date em or Dump em with Maney and LauRen, we unravel a surprising twist in Erica’s dating journey—after a roadside rescue by a mechanic, she finds herself head over heels—until subtle hygiene habits spark a bigger dilemma. Is a skipped shower at bedtime a dealbreaker or just a small bump? Tune in as we explore the awkward, real moments that make or break a connection—and decide: is it time to dump or keep? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Molly Wants More, But Does He?

Love is cute…until it’s not being returned 😬 Molly wants to know if she should stick around. In this Date or Dump, a listener is stuck in that all-too-familiar situation catching real feelings for someone who’s just not matching the energy. And yeah…it’s giving one-sided. The Maney & LauRen Morning Show break it all the way down with their signature mix of honesty, humor, and “friend who tells you what you need to hear” energy. Because here’s the truth nobody wants to say out loud: 👉 You can’t force somebody to feel what you feel. So now the question is…Do you keep trying and risk looking delusional…or do you protect your peace and walk away? It gets real, a little messy, and VERY relatable. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Jason and the Ghoster! "But he was SO hot!"

Jason went on a date that started off shaky…and only got worse 😭 The guy showed up 20 minutes late, came in a little too aggressive, and then had to leave early outta nowhere. Jason tried to follow up after… and got NO response. Cool. Done. Over. Right? WRONG. Two weeks later…dude pops back up like nothing happened, ready to try again 👀 Now Jason’s stuck like…“Do I give him another shot or was that all the warning I needed?” The gang gets into it: Is this just bad timing…or disrespect in disguise? Are we giving second chances after being ghosted? And why do people always double back like we forgot?? 😭 It’s Date ‘Em or Dump ‘Em and this one got us debating HEAVY 💀 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].