On this episode of Miss Matched, I sit down with writer, editor, and organizer Hayley Mlotek, whose debut book No Fault: A Memoir of Romance and Divorce dives into the messy, layered reality of relationships ending. Hayley has lived a thousand creative lives — from makeup artist to essayist to editorial lead at Feeld — and she brings that same curiosity and candor to her writing.

Together, we explore what it means to grow up with a high school sweetheart, why divorce doesn’t equal failure, and how cultural narratives around marriage are shifting. We talk about why divorce is both grief and freedom, and how community (friends, family, and chosen families) can carry us through heartbreak.

We also get into love in the modern age: the realities of dating apps, redefining intimacy, and why embracing ambiguity can be liberating. This conversation is honest, layered, and full of hope — reminding us that endings are rarely just endings.

If you’ve ever questioned what it means to stay, to leave, or to start over, this one’s for you.