Dive deep into the messy, often ridiculous, world of modern dating on this revealing episode of The Romantic Truth!
Your host pulls back the curtain on the complex dynamics between friends, lovers, and side-pieces, sharing candid confessions and unconventional wisdom. We kick things off by dissecting some of the subtle (and not-so-subtle) tactics women use within their friend groups. Ever heard of "friend-sourcing?" He admits to the reality of sleeping with platonic female friends and lays bare the ridiculous nature of the modern dating game.
What to Expect:
Roundabout Approaches: Decoding the cryptic ways women signal interest and the different types of approaches they use when they want to be with a guy.
Teasers and Time-Wasters: A warning about the guys who love your attention and time but avoid making a move.
The Side-Piece Reality: Straight talk about navigating the tricky territory of side-pieces.
The "First Touch" Rule: A breakdown of how a woman's initial touch can signal green light—or not.
Jealous Girlfriends: Addressing the mindset of a girlfriend who believes she's inherently better than the woman her partner is pursuing.
Avoiding the Off-Limits: Why staying away from married women is crucial.
The Friends-as-Scouts Strategy: When an early parental introduction might just be a sign you're strictly friends, giving her "extra eyes" on you.
This is the episode for anyone who's tried to decipher a confusing text, been friend-zoned, or just wants an honest look at the unspoken rules of romance. Press play and face the truth!
Jaußan & Guest co-host Gretchen Matthews explore the concept of the First Meet which consists of an informal 90 minute face to face introduction and meeting with someone you met online at a coffee shop, ice cream parlor, pizza parlor, or fast food venue within a $40 price range. The goal is to verify three things, confirming that is the person so you're not catfished, establishing clarification of any questions or discrepancies discusseed prior and finally to look for consistency in respect to that person adhering to the things they told you to avoid cognitive dissonance.
Also, in this episode, we hear from a person who voted against the best interest and respect to potential complications involving pregnancy and how a misunderstanding of the legislation they put her and other women at risk during pregnancy.
Gretchen also expresses some of her experiences and shares a glimpse of her past, including some escapades with the host.