Podcasts by How to Date

Why you need to stop looking for a spark on first dates from 2021-07-29T20:00

What are the most important but underrated characteristics we should be looking for in a partner? And what qualities do we place too much emphasis on, that don't actually predict relationship sa...

Tip of the week: The dating mindset you NEED to adopt now from 2021-07-22T14:00

Amantha and Monique discuss the dating mindset that will help you have the most success during the first few dates with someone.

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Should you use a matchmaking agency? from 2021-07-15T20:00

What sort of people benefit most from a matchmaking agency? What are the most important qualities we should be looking for in a mate? How can we meet people outside of the apps? We explore these...

Tip of the week: What you need to STOP looking for in potential matches from 2021-07-08T14:00

Amantha and Monique discuss what you need to STOP looking for in your search for a mate.

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The ideal first date outfit from 2021-07-01T20:00

How can we avoid that "I don't know what to wear" feeling before a first date? What are wardrobe hacks we can use to look and feel great? How can we spend "smarter" when we go shopping for cloth...

Tip of the week: Are you an anxious or avoidant type? from 2021-06-24T20:00

Amantha and Monique discuss the most important dating theory you need to know about - Attachment Theory - and how to work out your attachment style.

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The three most common types of dating scams from 2021-06-17T20:00

What are the most common dating scams that you need to watch out for? How can we get better at spotting fake profiles? What are the psychological principles that scammers take advantage of? We e...

Tip of the week: How to avoid dating fatigue from 2021-06-10T20:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss a practical strategy on how to get over something that affects every online dater - dating fatigue.

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The most common cosmetic procedures for women in their 30s, 40s and 50s from 2021-06-03T20:00

What percentage of men and women are having cosmetic procedures done? What are the best cosmetic procedures to get if you are on a budget? What are the biggest impact, minimally invasive cosmeti...

Tip of the week: Why you need to try "consecutive dating" from 2021-05-27T20:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss why you need to stop dating lots of people at the same time.

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The most important qualities to look for in a long-term partner from 2021-05-20T20:00

How can you make better decisions about who to go on second dates with? Why is the best catch not the best looking person in the room? Why is it critical to debrief with a friend after your date...

Tip of the week: How to get people to actually write back to you on the apps from 2021-05-13T20:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss a super effective strategy to dramatically increase the number of people writing back to you on the apps.

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What you need to know if you're thinking about trying an open relationship from 2021-05-06T20:00

How common are open relationships? What do you need to consider if you are thinking about trying an open relationship? How does sexual health work when you are in a non-monogamous relationship? ...

Why we shouldn't always trust our gut when it comes to making dating decisions from 2020-12-03T19:00

Should we trust our gut when deciding whether to go on a date with someone? What can science tell us about whether opposites attract or do birds of a feather flock together when it comes to dati...

Tip of the week: A simple strategy to use for having difficult conversations with the people you are dating from 2020-12-01T19:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss a simple strategy to use if you need to have a difficult conversation with the person you are dating.

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The ideal time to introduce your new partner to your kids from 2020-11-26T19:00

When is it ok to introduce our new partner to our kids? How do we know if our kids are ready to accept a new partner into our lives? When is it okay to have sleepovers with our new partner? We e...

Tip of the week: How to uncover whether someone’s profile photos are fake. from 2020-11-24T19:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss a simple way to uncover whether someone's profile photos are fake.

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The ideal amount of time to wait before we have sex with someone we are dating from 2020-11-19T19:00

How long should we wait to have sex with someone we are dating? How do you clearly voice what your boundaries are in relation to sex? Is it really such a bad thing to have sex on the first date?...

Tip of the week: How to decide who pays on your date from 2020-11-17T19:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss a simple way to decide who pays on your date.

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The number one quality to look for in a romantic partner from 2020-11-12T19:00

What is the most important quality we should be looking for in a partner? Do immediate sparks predict relationship success? What can we learn about someone based on why their previous relationsh...

Tip of the week: A counter-intuitive way to fast-track getting to know someone from 2020-11-10T19:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss a counter-intuitive way to fast-track getting to know someone.

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The best way to excuse yourself from a bad date from 2020-11-05T19:00

What are the best ways to avoid finding yourself on a bad date? How can we quickly extricate ourselves from bad dates? And what screening questions can we ask to get more good dates? We explore ...

Tip of the week: How to tell if someone's profile photos are actually recent from 2020-11-03T19:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss a strategy to work out if someone's profile photos are actually recent.

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A professional escort’s tips for having great dates from 2020-10-29T19:00

How does a professional sex worker approach dating differently to the rest of us? How can we fast-track rapport building on dates? How can you tell if a guy (or girl) is only interested in sex? ...

Tip of the week: Some tricky questions to gain insight into your date from 2020-10-27T19:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss some tricky questions you can ask to gain insight into your date.

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Why we need to stop daydreaming about the person we are dating from 2020-10-22T19:00

Why is it dangerous to daydream about the person we are dating? What is the optimal length for a first date? At what point is it okay to ask for exclusivity? We explore these questions and more ...

Tip of the week: A quirky game to play on dates from 2020-10-20T19:00

Today’s episode is our tip of the week! Amantha and Monique discuss a quirky game to play on your dates.

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Creating an online dating profile that attracts 93% more matches from 2020-10-15T19:00

What are the ideal photos to have on your online dating profile and what types of photos should you absolutely avoid? How has COVID changed people’s behaviour on the dating apps? What day of the...

Why we need to swipe right on people we are not attracted to from 2020-10-08T19:00

Can we predict the long-term potential of a mate from our very first date? How much does our attraction to someone change over time? And what can science tell us about improving our chances of f...

What successful online daters do differently to the rest of us from 2020-10-01T20:00

What do successful online daters do differently to the rest of us? Are they looking for certain qualities? Making better decisions? Giving people more (or less) information about themselves? We ...

Preview: How To Date from 2020-09-21T01:41:06

How to Date is a show about to master the messy, complex, and downright bizarre world of dating, when you really didn't think you'd be back here again. Your hosts Dr Amantha Imber and Monique Ro...