Dateable: Your insider's look into modern dating and relationships

S21E16: Inside A Man's Journey To Becoming Emotionally Available & Ready For A Relationship

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

We're giving you an authentic, raw and rare male perspective on Dateable—that of a single British man in his 40s, who’s done the inner work to finally become emotionally available and ready for a committed relationship… after a long chapter of global thrill-seeking, temptation, hedonism and personal escape. Join us as we talk to Phil about his journey – how he realized he was hiding from intimacy and how he started to carve a path out. We discuss the balance needed in your lifestyle to be ready for a relationship, the ways his social life has changed and where he's meeting people now, and what he's done to confront some of the behaviors he knows are getting in his way (and continues to do as it's still an evolving process!)

If this resonates, feel free to reach out to Phil @philwilkinson811 (per his request!)

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#brunchtalk: Is This Weird To Do In Dating?

Sun, 30 Nov 2025

Have you ever questioned if something you were doing or saying would be perceived as odd when dating? We're breaking down two instances that have come up recently – and if the reactions warranted the efforts. We're discussing how things can be perceived especially when talking on dating apps, what to do to navigate a situation that feels a little off despite good intentions, and why some actions aren't always perceived the way you'd think they would be when dating.

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S21E15: Grateful For Modern Dating (Yes, Really) (Plus A BIG Announcment)

Tue, 25 Nov 2025

Happy Thanksgiving all! First off, we're grateful for YOU but we wanted to do a little pre-thanksgiving gratitude to put us all into the thankful spirit. Because despite the many challenges in modern dating, there actually is a lot to be grateful when we think about how much we're developing into the type of partners we want to be. We discuss 7 ways you can feel gratitude even when dating is hard, how to appreciate all the moments along the way, and our own personal things we are grateful for this year.

Plus we unveil something SO COOL we've been working on and can't wait to share with you. Enjoy!

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#brunchtalk: How Much Advice Is Too Much Advice?

Sun, 23 Nov 2025

Ever ask your partner for support and end up getting a TED Talk you never requested? We’re exploring how unsolicited advice shows up in partnerships, why it can feel so invalidating, and how well-meaning intentions can still land the wrong way. We're discussing the difference of wanting to help and overstepping, how to to not overstep boundaries (especially in a world with ChatGPT where everyone can be the expert on anything!), and why sometimes, just being there is the best support.

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Quickie w/ Julie: What I Learned From Getting Married After 40

Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Is love coming later than you expected? We're back with a quickie where Julie talks about what she learned about getting married a bit "later" in life and how letting go of timelines helped find the type of relationship that actually works. This isn't to say you have to wait until 40 to find your person, but there are benefits if you can find them! Hoping this serves as a reminder to trust in your timing and eventually it'll all make sense.

Full article: https://substack.com/home/post/p-176438333 or go to https://juliekrafchick.substack.com/

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