You asked us questions and we answered. We discuss coping with heartbreak, the complexities of dating and matchmaking, and the impact of body image on self-esteem. We explore the dynamics of dating apps, friends with benefits situations, and the importance of confidence in meeting new people. The conversation also touches on societal pressures regarding body image, the journey of self-acceptance, and the challenges of navigating insecurities.

Alex went to a bar and talked to men in the wild and matched with a chef! Is Nicci a top? Girls on dating apps seem to think so. "I'm a plus size so of course" trend. Body image issues. Do plus size women date less than straight-sized women? Olympics is bringing us back together.

Notes from Nicci: I said omakase wrong TWICE and Ilona Mahar's last name wrong. I know. I'm mad at myself enough for all of us.

In this episode we're joined by Amanda McCracken (@amandajmccracken) to explore the topics of longing and limerence. We delve into the connection between limerence and anxious attachment, the influence of purity culture and romanticized ideals on limerence, the role of self-love in overcoming limerence and the importance of closure in moving on from past relationships. We delve into the longing for unavailable partners, the influence of romantic comedies, and the role of social media in fueling limerence. Amanda also shares her personal experiences with limerence and strategies for overcoming it.

We're backkkkkkkkk! Alex shares her dating update and reflects on her recent experience with a tour manager she was seeing. Despite promises of a future together, the communication quickly dwindled while he was away on tour. Alex confronted him about it, but his efforts to improve were short-lived. She felt disappointed and hurt by his lack of effort and unfollowed her on Instagram. Alex expresses frustration with people who say the right things but don't follow through. She is taking a break from dating apps for now. Nicci gives an update on her dating life and her recent visit to see Boots. She reflects on the future prospects of their relationship and the challenges they face, such as living in different cities and having different priorities. Nicci ultimately decides to end things with Boots and have a conversation with him about it. She expresses her gratitude for the experience and the lessons she learned. Nicci also discusses her feelings of loneliness and the desire to find a meaningful relationship. She acknowledges the importance of being in the right mindset and not settling for less than what she wants and deserves.

It's not like the radio bit - we both went on second dates and it went well??? One of us spiraled and the other is realizing that she had some pretty sh*ty expectations from past relationships and is now expecting a new bare minimum moving forward.

Nicci is breaking her 2 year dating break & Alex said ta ta Captain and started talking to a new guy. How did they go? What happened? Will there be a second date?

This week we're joined by Erin Renzas to talk about the radical mind shift she had after a breakdown that led her to completely change her life. We discuss a lot about sense of self and the lie society pushes that losing weight will make everything better.

It's like a carousel that never stops...we're back on the apps and Alex is going on dates! It's been awhile since it's been the two of us so we catch up and dive into passive relationships, the hill theory and all of the other advice we've seen on tiktok.