HELLO! Thank you for coming back - we love you and we are so happy you're here. Last week, we talked about the first three dates, but wait - how the F@&% do I even get a date in the first place?? Never fear - today we're going to talk about how to get to the first date, whether it is on a dating app or in person.

MOST IMPORTANTLY THOUGH: you may be wondering why this episode sounds SO good. Well, it's because WE HAVE AN AUDIO ENGINEER!!! Our team is growing, and we are so excited that our friend Gus has joined us to help make this podcast a beautiful, audible place. Please clap for Gus, and if you aren't leaving a five star review for us, please leave a five star review for him.

Here are some chapters if you want to flip through:

1:26 - PSA - we hate pranks!

4:27 - Mariea’s updates

8:52 - Han’s update

14:07 - Getting to the first date

14:47 - Why the apps

16:37 - In person tips

20:15 - Striking up convos

25:51 - How to ask someone out

27:22 - Han gets asked out and more examples

34:01 - Keeping stakes low

38:18 - All about the apps

1:05:00 - Listener questions

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