Why Can't Anyone Just Act Normal Anymore?

Why Can't Anyone Just Act Normal Anymore?

I've finally had it. This one's a little different. Shirtless showdowns, pickleball pansies, Wimbledon-level tennis jags on a public court, scooter shits, absurdly loud cars, and industrial-strength playground blunts. Tune in for a completely reasonable and measured discussion. Obviously. Video versions of the weekly podcast are always available on: YouTube [https://youtube.com/@trenterikson?si=N_E7ILngSm6iLKHC] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DFGqBQLbCS6xvtSGBNGv1?si=VvT5-qwFRfi_AyQaspTeRg] And often on: Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@trenterikson?_r=1&_t=ZT-97HwB8sUENJ] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trenterikson?igsh=aGtwM2NrbWduZG80] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/18EsxKFtgB/] X [https://x.com/TrentErikson] Make sure to follow us while you’re there. Go to the website [http://www.girlscantellpodcast.com] and leave us a voicemail Click the microphone button on the lower right.

No More Matches That Go Nowhere

Most people on dating apps can answer a question. Almost nobody can actually play. This episode is about the difference and why it's the only thing I'm still looking for. Video versions of the weekly podcast are always available on: YouTube [https://youtube.com/@trenterikson?si=N_E7ILngSm6iLKHC] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DFGqBQLbCS6xvtSGBNGv1?si=VvT5-qwFRfi_AyQaspTeRg] And often on: Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@trenterikson?_r=1&_t=ZT-97HwB8sUENJ] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trenterikson?igsh=aGtwM2NrbWduZG80] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/18EsxKFtgB/] X [https://x.com/TrentErikson] Make sure to follow us while you’re there. Go to the website [http://www.girlscantellpodcast.com] and leave us a voicemail Click the microphone button on the lower right.

You Should Have Told Me Before it Got This Far

She was smart, funny, attractive, and easy to talk to. Days of genuine connection that felt like something real. And then she mentioned something that changed everything. This episode is about the information people strategically withhold in early dating, the specific details that would change everything for the other person if disclosed upfront. Some of it is serious, some of it is ridiculous, and all of it is real. Things that belong in your bio but somehow never make it there. Video versions of the weekly podcast are always available on: YouTube [https://youtube.com/@trenterikson?si=N_E7ILngSm6iLKHC] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DFGqBQLbCS6xvtSGBNGv1?si=VvT5-qwFRfi_AyQaspTeRg] And often on: Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@trenterikson?_r=1&_t=ZT-97HwB8sUENJ] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trenterikson?igsh=aGtwM2NrbWduZG80] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/18EsxKFtgB/] X [https://x.com/TrentErikson] Make sure to follow us while you’re there. Go to the website [http://www.girlscantellpodcast.com] and leave us a voicemail Click the microphone button on the lower right. .

Who Would Want You?

In this episode, I get uncomfortably honest about my high standards and how often they’re just an excuse. I talk about fast dismissals on the apps, the fear that no one would actually want the full version of me, and the difference between protecting your time and protecting yourself from judgement. If you’ve ever wondered if you’re picky, or just afraid to find out, this one’s for you. Video versions of the weekly podcast are always available on: YouTube [https://youtube.com/@trenterikson?si=N_E7ILngSm6iLKHC] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DFGqBQLbCS6xvtSGBNGv1?si=VvT5-qwFRfi_AyQaspTeRg] And often on: Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@trenterikson?_r=1&_t=ZT-97HwB8sUENJ] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trenterikson?igsh=aGtwM2NrbWduZG80] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/18EsxKFtgB/] X [https://x.com/TrentErikson] Make sure to follow us while you’re there. Go to the website [http://www.girlscantellpodcast.com] and leave us a voicemail Click the microphone button on the lower right.

How Do You Know That About Me?

What would you do if a stranger on a dark empty street started telling you what you had for breakfast, your sister's name, your favorite color, things they have no business knowing? That feeling is a version of something happening in dating right now. Someone already has a file on you before you've said a word. They've googled you, stalked your socials, or got the full briefing from a mutual friend. They know you, while you know nothing about them. This episode is about what that information gap actually does to connection, and why being known by a stranger is one of the strangest and most overlooked dynamics in modern dating. Video versions of the weekly podcast are always available on: YouTube [https://youtube.com/@trenterikson?si=N_E7ILngSm6iLKHC] Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2DFGqBQLbCS6xvtSGBNGv1?si=VvT5-qwFRfi_AyQaspTeRg] And often on: Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@trenterikson?_r=1&_t=ZT-97HwB8sUENJ] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trenterikson?igsh=aGtwM2NrbWduZG80] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/18EsxKFtgB/] X [https://x.com/TrentErikson] Make sure to follow us while you’re there. Go to the website [http://www.girlscantellpodcast.com] and leave us a voicemail Click the microphone button on the lower right.