Why do men turn hostile when rejected? Why is dating such a nightmare? What can we do to make it better? Find solutions to the current dating cesspool with this comedy/advice podcast about relationships, sex, and emotional self-regulation co-hosted by author Alexandra Tweten and comedian Alison Stevenson.

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We talk about the current dating climate. Why is it so boring and monotonous? Has everyone lost their spark? We also discuss relationship checkins and how to talk about relationship goals.

Has Dating Lost the Spark?

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Alison shares some dating adventures that happened between episodes including a very weird social media coincidence.

Updates from the last 8 months

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Alison and Alexandra discuss what it means to flirt, tips on how to do it, and how to be on the receiving end of a flirt.

Flirting 101

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Alison and Alexandra give updates on the last six months. They talk about their relationship statuses, the concept of &#34;the one that got away,&#34; and women not needing men for the first time in history.

We're back from a break!

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Alexandra reads a list she wrote in 2019 about what she wanted in her perfect partner and helps Alison write her own.For bonus episodes and more, subscribe to the Patreon at <a href="http://Patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/byefelipepod</a>!

The Ideal Partner List

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Comedian (Tinder Live!) and author (How to Be Alone) Lane Moore joins us to talk about attachment theory, doing the hard emotional work, and how going to therapy sometimes isn&#39;t enough. Follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellolanemoore/" rel="nofollow">IG</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hellolanemoore/" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@hellolanemoore" rel="nofollow">TikTok</a> at @hellolanemoore, and check out her live show at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tinderlive/" rel="nofollow">@tinderlive</a>.Hear early and bonus episodes of the show and join our community on Patreon at <a href="http://Patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/byefelipepod</a>!

Should We Start a Cult with Lane Moore?

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Rachel Evans from The Circle (season 4) talks about being her authentic self and how her recent autism diagnosis affected how she sees her dating life. She also dishes on chatting with the SPICE GIRLS in her time on The Circle!Follow Rachel at @RachelSamEvans on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachelsamevans" rel="nofollow">IG</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/rachelsamevans" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a>.Hear bonus episodes on our patreon at <a href="http://www.Patreon.com/byefelipepod!" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/byefelipepod!</a> And leave us a voicemail question by calling 323-435-6919!

Being Yourself with Rachel Evans from Netflix's "The Circle"

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We answer a voicemail question about date scheduling and whether it&#39;s a dealbreaker or not. If you want to leave us a voicemail, call 323-435-6919. Nice ;)Listen to the bonus episode at <a href="http://Patreon.com/vsingle" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/vsingle</a>!

We got a voicemail! A breakup, being happy, date scheduling

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We talk about the Roe v. Wade disaster, read Patron green flags, and answer a question about dating people who &#34;don&#39;t know what they want.&#34; Text us or send us a voicemail at 323-435-6919!Join our Patreon community to hear early episodes, bonus episodes, and ask and answer questions at <a href="http://Patreon.com/byefelipepod!" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/byefelipepod!</a>

Roe v. Wade, Listener Green Flags, and Knowing What You're Looking For

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Yesika Salgado talks about what it&#39;s like when men send her their bad poetry, why she doesn&#39;t date white men, and her experiences dating in LA as a fat woman. Follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yesikastarr/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/YesikaStarr" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> at @YesikaStarr and find her books, Corazón, Tesoro, and Hermosa, wherever books are sold.To hear bonus episodes each week, subscribe to the Patreon at <a href="http://Patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/byefelipepod</a> at the &#34;Emotionally Available&#34; Tier ($5).

Dating as a Poet and Fat Activist with Yesika Salgado

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We take listener questions about green flags to look for, and how to know whether you&#39;re &#34;just comfortable&#34; or &#34;in love.&#34;To hear the episodes early, bonus episodes every week, and more, support us at <a href="http://Patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/byefelipepod</a> for $5 a month!

Green Flags and Comfort vs. Love

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Alexandra shares some big news and we talk to Rhonda Findling, the author of &#34;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-He-Cant-Commit-Ambivalent/dp/1975921348/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" rel="nofollow">When He Can&#39;t Commit: What To Do When You Fall For An Ambivalent Man.</a>&#34;You can find Rhonda&#39;s books on Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rhonda-Findling/e/B0045ABMP8/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1" rel="nofollow">here</a>.To listen to the bonus episodes and more, subscribe to the Patreon for $5/month at <a href="http://Patreon.com/byefelipepod!" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/byefelipepod!</a>

Ambivalent Men with Author Rhonda Findling

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We give updates on what&#39;s been happening with our love lives, talk about a ridiculous sex toy that lets ball-havers uh... penetrate with their balls (https://www.balldo.com/), and we get into what it&#39;s like dating a &#34;ripped guy&#34; if you&#39;re not ripped yourself. To hear bonus episodes and early episodes, subscribe to the Patreon at <a href="http://www.Patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/byefelipepod</a>!

Updates, Ball Sex???, and Body Image

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Part two of our three-part series where we dive into the book, &#34;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/When-He-Cant-Commit-Ambivalent-ebook/dp/B0029DOLJ2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3JABRVZZNDWU7&keywords=rhonda+findling&qid=1647645230&sprefix=rhonda+findling%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-4" rel="nofollow">When He Can&#39;t Commit: What To Do When You Fall For an Ambivalent Man</a>&#34; by Rhonda Findling. We read over the rest of the types of Ambivalent people and gear up for part three, which goes over WHY we fall for ambivalent people and how to stop it!

Book Report: The Commitment Cure Part 2

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In this episode, we dive into a book published in 2004 that Alison has had in her book shelf for a minute now. It perfectly describes what we now refer to as a &#34;f*ckboy&#34;. In this book, it&#39;s called an &#34;Ambivalent Man&#34;. Alison, Alexandra, and Jack examine the first few sections of the different types of Ambivalent Men out there. Stay tuned for the next episode to find out more!If you want to follow along, get your own copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Commitment-Cure-What-When-Ambivalent/dp/1593370040" rel="nofollow">The Commitment Cure: What to Do When You Fall for an Ambivalent Man</a> by Rhonda Findling.For bonus content and early access to episodes, subscribe to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>! If you&#39;d like to connect, email us at byefelipepod@gmail.com.Send us a voicemail to potentially play on-air: (323) 435-6919Don&#39;t forget to rate us and leave a review!

Book Report: The Commitment Cure Part 1

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Catch up with us as we go over our past week. Alison deals with a break-up, Alexandra has some wet and wild fun with bikers, and then we dissect whether or not an ex&#39;s weird networking text is trash or not. New episodes come out every Thursday! Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a> for early access to episodes as well as bonus content. Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/byefelipepod/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a>.If you like what you hear, don&#39;t forget to rate and leave us a review!

A Bit of a Break-Up, A Wet T-Shirt Contest, and Is It Trash?

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Actress Shuang Hu (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theoneshu/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">@TheOneShu</a>) tells the epic tale of how her ex-boyfriend swindled her out of hundreds of thousands of dollars in a scheme similar to The Tinder Swindler, Lev Leviev. She talks about how she was duped, red flags to look for, and how she was able to move on with her life. Follow Shu on IG and TikTok at <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@theoneshu" rel="nofollow">@TheOneShu</a>.If you enjoy the podcast and want to support us, join our Patreon at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">patreon.com/byefelipepod</a> for bonus episodes each week!

The Ex-Boyfriend Swindler with Shuang Hu

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Expert, speaker and writer on healthy vs harmful masculinity Jeff Perera talks about working out our emotional &#34;muscles,&#34; reframing the tendency for transactional intimacy, and how we can call men in to create healthier relationships.Follow Jeff at @JeffPerera on Instagram and Twitter and check out his website <a href="http://www.higherunlearning.com" rel="nofollow">higherunlearning.com</a>.You can hear full episodes before the public on our Patreon at <a href="http://www.Patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/byefelipepod</a>!

Getting Emotionally Jacked with Jeff Perera

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We talk about our release party, then read a listener submitted dating story that serves as a very important reminder why we should always be researching our online dating matches.We also discuss Tinder&#39;s new &#34;Blind Date&#34; feature, which Alexandra actually got to try out.If you have a dating question or story you&#39;d like to share, leave us a voicemail at 323-435-6919! If you enjoy the podcast and want MORE, subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/ByeFelipePod</a>

Always Google Your Matches

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Meet your hosts, Alexandra Tweten and Alison Stevenson. Alexandra created the @byefelipe Instagram account in 2014 and wrote a book about dealing with online harassment, &#34;Bye Felipe: Disses, Dick Pics, and Other Delights of Modern Dating.&#34; Alison is a comedian who has been on thousands of dates and writes about it. Her audiobook, &#34;Like Mother&#34; is available on Audible.The hosts met when a dude they both dated put them in a group chat together, and the rest is history.In this episode, Alexandra and Alison answer a sticky question about a &#34;sneaky link.&#34;If you have a dating question or story you&#39;d like to share, leave us a voicemail at 323-435-6919! If you enjoy the podcast and want MORE, subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/byefelipepod" rel="nofollow">Patreon.com/ByeFelipePod</a>!

The First Episode

Taking the trash out of modern dating

Why do men turn hostile when rejected? Why is dating such a nightmare? What can we do to make it better? Find solutions to the current dating cesspool with this comedy/advice podcast about relationships, sex, and emotional self-regulation co-hosted by author Alexandra Tweten and comedian Alison Stevenson.