Dating Is Broken — Here’s How We’re Fixing It (For Real)

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First Round's on Me

First Round's On Me

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Join Hannah and Joe Feminella as they sit down together, or with special guests, and dive into the messy, beautiful world of connection across every area of life. They don’t just talk about it—they live it, sharing raw personal stories, best-friend-level advice, and insights that’ll make you stop and think. Reflecting their belief that authenticity is key to genuine connection. Whether you’re building a circle in a new city, keeping a partnership strong through big seasons, leading a team, or simply craving more meaning in your week—this is your space. New episodes drop every Monday!

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Dating Is Broken — Here’s How We’re Fixing It (For Real)

First Round's on Me

32 minutes 37 seconds

3 months ago

Dating Is Broken — Here’s How We’re Fixing It (For Real)

Modern dating apps are full of matches... but no actual dates. In this special episode of First Rounds On Me, we pull back the curtain on why we built the app to function completely differently—and why that’s exactly what dating needs.Chapters00:00 - Why Dating Feels Like a Game00:24 - Welcome to the FROM App Breakdown01:47 - What Users Want vs What Actually Works04:00 - The Illusion of 130 Likes06:00 - Dopamine vs Intentionality08:00 - The Startup Catch-2210:36 - Why You Only Get One Date Per Day13:56 - Why Planning the Date Comes First15:55 - The Gamification Trap18:30 - Why We Limit Chat to 24 Hours21:00 - The Illusion of Emotional Intimacy24:00 - Why You Shouldn’t “Use Up” First-Date Topics Early25:34 - Why First Dates Should Be Drinks, Not Dinners27:33 - The $35 Lesson28:56 - This App Isn’t Taking Away—It’s Adding29:30 - Free Code for One Month Premium30:28 - The Social Events Feature31:40 - Final Thoughts on Dating IntentionallyNew episodes every Monday. Subscribe for more real talk on dating, relationships, and everything in between.If you’re loving the conversation, hit that like button, drop a comment with your thoughts, and hit subscribe for more unfiltered dating talk on First Round’s on Me!Download FROM: https://firstroundsonme.coInstagram: / firstroundsonmeTikTok: / firstroundsonmeappJoe:https://www.instagram.com/firstroundsonjoe/Hannah :https://www.instagram.com/hannah_glasby/Exclusive Offer - Transform Your Dating Life Today!Say goodbye to swiping left and hello to real connections! First Round’s On Me helps you skip the awkward stages and find meaningful matches. Get a FREE month of FROM’s premium subscription—all you have to do is use our code DATING!