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U Up? is the definitive modern dating podcast presented by Betches co-founder Jordana Abraham and comedian Jared Freid, where they discuss their take on the ebbs and flows of the crazy dating world we live in. From interpreting dating app interactions and weird sexual encounters, to defining the relationship and everything in between - they’re here to make sure you don’t die alone. For more fun dating commentary, polls, and bonus content, follow @u.up.podcast on Instagram. Become a friend (with benefits) of the podcast and subscribe to receive early release and ad-free versions of all our new episodes, plus bonus subscriber-only episodes. To sign up and become a friend (with benefits) today head to: subscribe.betches.com

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Blindsiding Is A Spectrum Ft. Rebel Wilson from 2023-03-29T04:00

On this week’s episode, Jared and Jordana start with a deep dive into Jared and Mike’s snacking habits. The first emailer asks how to get over her fear of being blindsided in a new relationship aft...

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How Long Should It Take For Them To Say “I Love You”? from 2021-03-31T04:00

This week, Jared and Jordana start out with a discussion about a survey sent to a listener by two of his dating app matches. Is this actually a good way to get to know someone? Next, a listener wri...

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How To Get Your Parents To Stop Pressuring You To Date from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana start the show with a reaction to Clare and Dale from The Bachelorette suddenly calling it quits, and tell us what this says about people who swear they’ve “met the one” too quick...

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Everything You Need To Know About Dating With Herpes Ft. Erica Spera from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This Sunday Jared and Jordana are joined by Erica Spera, comedian and host of the Shooters Gotta Shoot podcast. They start with a conversation about dating with herpes, including some of the most c...

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Should I Tell Him I Snooped On His Phone If I Didn't Like What I Saw? Ft. Stephen Colletti & James Lafferty from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J start the show talking about the value of spending time away from your partner (even if it’s just during work hours) and tell us what they think of the new Cameo breakup trend. Then they share ...

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Does An Expensive Date Imply That He Wants A Relationship Or Sex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Sunday Special is all about whether or not a guy taking you out on an expensive date indicates that he's looking for something more serious than just sex. A listener writes in to share a story ...

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Is It Normal To Keep Track Of Every Date You’ve Been On? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are back and start the show with a conversation about obsessively tracking your dating life and what it might say about your approach to romance. They react to a TikTok from a woman who mai...

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How To Spot An A*shole Who’s Pretending He’s a Nice Guy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This Sunday Special is all about dating someone who may still be seeing their ex. A listener writes in with a question about a guy who has repeatedly asked for a date even though he seems to be bac...

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Is There Ever A Chance A Long Term Hook Up Can Turn Into A Relationship? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared begin the week with a conversation about whether or not you can ever turn a long term hook up into a relationship. A listener writes in to ask if there’s any way the guy she has b...

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Is It a Bad Sign if He’s Saying He Doesn’t Want to See Me Until the Pandemic is Over? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, the Sunday Special is all about dating someone who wants to put things on ice until they are more comfortable about the pandemic. A listener writes in to ask why a guy she had great chem...

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How To Move On In The Midst Of A Pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J start the show with a conversation about New Year’s resolutions and how the pandemic has changed everything, including how we look at love and relationships. Then a listener writes in to ask ho...

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How To Get A Guy Who Won't Date You To Stop Looking At Your Instagram Story from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week’s Sunday Special features a Deal Reveal all about guys who try to keep things casual. A listener writes in to ask why the guy she was hooking up with asked if he could keep the conversati...

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How Do I Get Over An Ex Moving On Too Quickly? Ft. Bo Burnham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana get this holiday week started with an update on Jordana’s #treebetch reviews and a conversation about people who still get into the Christmas spirit the way they did as children. ...

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Is It Possible To Turn An Out-Of-Town Fling Into Something Real? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Sunday Special is all about what it means when your long-distance fling won’t make an effort to see you again. J&J analyze a listener’s text exchange with a guy who failed to plan another meetu...

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Here Are The Signs That Your Boyfriend Is Trying To Break Up With You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J start the show with a conversation about how to handle dating after a major body transformation. A listener writes in to ask whether or not she should tell a guy about her drastic weight loss b...

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Does A Random “How Are You?” Text Mean They’re Looking To Hookup? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Sunday Special features an email from a confused listener who wants to know why a guy would reach out five months after severing their quarantine fling. Is he really interested in finding out “...

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How Do I Relay That I Want An Expensive Engagement Ring Without Seeming Shallow? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana are in the holiday spirit and start with a conversation about celebrating as an “interfaith couple” this year. Plus, they talk about Jordana’s destiny as a Christmas tree connoiss...

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Why Would An Ex Swipe Right On My Dating Profile? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week’s Sunday Special features an email from a listener who matched on a dating app with a guy she dated who recently rejected her. Is this a sign that he still wants to see her? Plus, they ex...

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Is It Okay To Judge Someone You're Dating By Their Friend Group? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J are back and start the show with a conversation about cuffing season being more important this year than ever before. Then they answer an emailer who wants to know if she is free to leave the...

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Why Does He Keep Texting Me If He Won’t Make A Date? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are back and start the show with a conversation about sharing passwords in a relationship. A listener writes in to ask if she should be concerned that her boyfriend refuses to share his soc...

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These Are The Signs You Shouldn’t Go On That First Date from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week’s Sunday Special is all about getting a last-minute text to confirm plans for a dinner date even though there was plenty of time to lock it in. Should you hold your ground and pass on the...

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How Do You Signal To A Guy That It’s Okay To Approach You In Public? Ft. Girls Gotta Eat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s Sunday Special, J&J are joined by Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg of Girls Gotta Eat podcast. They start with an update on Ashley and Rayna’s dating lives, including tips for s...

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Do I Have a Right To Ask The Guy I'm Seeing Why He's Following Girls On Instagram? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana are back on this Thanksgiving Eve episode to talk about spending holidays together as a couple and what it says about your relationship. Then an emailer asks whether or not it’s o...

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Is It A Red Flag If Someone Expresses Strong Feelings Right Away? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J start the week with a discussion about differing pandemic precaution levels in a relationship. A listener writes in to ask how she should handle her boyfriend’s stress level and anxiety when sh...

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Is It Worse To Be A Cynical Dater Or A Naive Dater? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's Sunday Special, a listener writes in to ask how she should respond to a guy who took her out and then sent an uncomfortably long text explaining why he wants to just be friends. Why ...

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The One Where We Talk About Indian Matchmaking Ft. Aparna Shewakramani from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Sunday’s episode, the J’s are joined by Aparna Shewakramani of the hit Netflix series Indian Matchmaking. They start out with an explanation of how real world matchmaking differs from the w...

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How Soon Should You Expect To Get Daily Messages From A Person You Started Dating? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the show with a reaction to tone-deaf people on social media and a conversation about trying to make things romantic in a relationship after you move in together. Then a listener writ...

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Should I Be Worried That My Boyfriend Won’t Talk About Marriage? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start this week with a conversation about post-engagement nerves and the way people reacted to the news that Jordana is getting married. Plus, Jordana makes another exciting announcement. T...

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Does It Count As Cheating If He's Getting Nudes From Someone He Never Met? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

To celebrate the three year anniversary of the U Up? podcast, Jared and Jordana are back to answer another listener email. This time around, the emailer found nudes in her boyfriend’s Snapchat mess...

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Is It Normal To Obsess Over My Boyfriend’s Ex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Sunday Special episode of the U Up? podcast, the J’s receive an email from a listener who can’t stop obsessing over her boyfriend’s ex and wants to know more about their relationship. Why c...

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Is It a Dealbreaker If Your Significant Other Won’t Get a Dog? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared begin the week with a conversation about cringe-worthy behavior from influencers (and review Jordana’s charcuterie board). Then a listener writes in to ask if she should call out ...

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How To Interpret An Ex's Viewing Of Your Instagram Stories from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J start the week with a conversation about the Netflix show Indian Matchmaking and a conversation about getting to know your future spouse. Then a listener writes in to ask why her ex suddenly st...

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Should I Keep Talking To Someone Who's In An Open Relationship? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Sunday Special, it’s time for another Deal Reveal as the J’s help a listener that says she started messaging with a former coworker who turned out to be in a relationship. Why would he like...

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Do You Deserve An Explanation If Someone Ends Things After the Third Date? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s Sunday Special, Jared and Jordana are back with a deal reveal. A listener writes in to ask about a guy who called things off out of the blue after the third date, leaving her wonderi...

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Where's the Line Between Being Shady and Wanting Privacy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana start the show by asking whether or not it’s a deal breaker if someone wants to see your Instagram before going on a first date. A listener writes in to ask if it’s weird that the...

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Is It Possible To Go From Sexting To Dating? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s get this week’s episode started with a conversation about turning your sexting penpal into a real relationship. A listener writes in to ask how to move the conversation from sexting back to...

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Is It Ever Too Early To Tell a Guy You’re Really Into Him? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Sunday’s Deal Reveal, the J’s respond to a listener who is confused why the guy she was seeing got freaked out the moment she asked if they were “on the same page” as one another. They read...

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The One Where Jordana Got Engaged from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J return for a Sunday Special episode with some big news… Jordana just got engaged! They tell us how it went down, when exactly the engagement conversation got started, and how it feels to go fro...

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Is It Time to Start Accepting That Closure Isn’t A Real Thing? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared start the show with a conversation about Halloween and dating. A listener writes in to ask if her boyfriend secretly has a crush on his roommate, and whether or not it’s weird tha...

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Why Do People Keep Cancelling On Me Before Dates? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J begin this week with a conversation about the increase in date cancellations during covid. Are people cancelling more often than they used to? The Awkward Sexual Encounter involves a bent penis...

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Is It Possible To Wait Too Long To Have Sex With Someone? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s Sunday Special, J&J talk about waiting to have sex and whether or not people will lose interest in the relationship if you wait too long. A listener writes in to ask why the guy she ...

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Is It Okay To Be Jealous Of My Boyfriend’s Hot Female Friend? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the week with conversation about why some people always seem to be the ones who get dumped, while others are doing all the dumping. The Awkward Sexual Encounter of the week involves a...

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Can I Improve My Dating Life By Moving to a New City? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the show with a conversation about whether or not moving to a new city will improve your dating life. A listener writes in to ask if she should just pick up and move to a new city to ...

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How to Judge a Guy By His Birthday Text from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the week with a debate about whether or not guys like women with curly hair, and a conversation about how you’d react if your partner payed someone on an OnlyFans page. Then, a listen...

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Is It Worse To Do The Slow Fade Or Ghost Someone Completely? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s Sunday Special, the J’s return with yet another deal reveal. A listener writes in to share a text exchange that suddenly fell silent with no explanation. Should he have given her exc...

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Why Are Some People Always In Relationships And Others Always Single? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J begin the show with a conversation about the wave of Karen videos going around and why people can’t help but watch them. Then a listener writes in to ask if she should start following a guy tha...

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How Do I Get My Partner To Compliment Me More? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the week with a conversation about the return to in-person dating now that many states have started to at least partially re-open. A listener writes in to ask how long is too long to ...

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Should I Respond To A Random Text From An Ex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J begin the show with an email from a listener whose girlfriend watched footage of his ex’s wedding and made fun of the people from his hometown. Is it a dealbreaker if someone doesn’t respect wh...

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How Do I Get My Partner To Improve Without Insulting Them? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the week with a conversation about how to talk to your partner about a hygiene issue that could offend them. A listener writes in to ask how she can encourage her new boyfriend to add...

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Why Was My Ex Able To Move On So Fast And I Can’t? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J start the show with an email from a listener who was blindsided when she found out her ex-boyfriend moved on so quickly, and in such a public way. What does it say about your former relationshi...

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Is It A Huge Mistake To Tell A Guy That You’re Open To Something Casual? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s begin this week with an email from an avid milk drinker who is turned on by a past listener’s love of milk. What do the things you love say about your values? The Awkward Sexual Encounter o...

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Is It Okay To Ask Your Quarantine Fling Not To Hook Up With Others? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J get the show started with a conversation about people shaming each other for the extent to which they’re social distancing. Then a listener writes in to ask if she should call out the guy she j...

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Is This Relationship Real Or Just A Quarantine Distraction? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the show with a conversation about couples who moved in together for quarantine, and whether or not it’s okay to go back to living apart once this all ends. They offer advice to a lis...

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Is It Okay To Like Photos Of Your Friend’s Ex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana & Jared get the show started this week with details about the upcoming U Up? Live At Home show and a conversation about social media etiquette when it comes to liking photos. Then they dive...

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Should Couples Stop Moving In Together Before Getting Engaged? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start things off with a conversation about quarantine sex and whether or not the frequency has changed for couples since getting trapped indoors. Next, an emailer writes in to ask whether o...

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Who Gets To Decide Where You Quarantine As A Couple? Ft. Mark Manson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J start the week with a conversation about who gets to decide where you quarantine as a couple. A listener writes in to ask whether her boyfriend of five years should feel obligated to come quara...

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How To Tell If You’re Bored In Your Relationship Or Just Bored Of Quarantine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the show with an update on quarantine dating, and a conversation about whether or not video chatting before in-person dates will become the new norm. Then a listener writes in to ask ...

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What Do You Do When You’re Fed Up With Quarantine Dating? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J get things started this week with a conversation about avoiding fights with your significant other when you’re stuck trying to work and coexist in the same living space. Then they discuss the...

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This Is What It’s Like To Quarantine In A New Relationship Ft. Sam Morril & Taylor Tomlinson from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s begin the show by talking sh*t about the first photo Instagram challenge. Next, a listener writes in to ask whether or not it’s weird to follow someone on Instagram the moment you match on ...

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Are You Willing To Go On A FaceTime First Date? Ft. Nicole Byer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the show with a conversation about dating when you’re stuck inside, and discuss the fact that people are finally willing to try FaceTime dates. Plus, they talk about how the quarantin...

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How Do I Know If My Partner Is Ready To Move In With Me? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J start the show with a conversation about Jared moving in with his girlfriend and how living together affects your relationship. Then a listener writes in to ask what the correct etiquette is ...

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How To Admit That Your Toxic Hookup Is Never Going To Change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s begin the show with a conversation about opening lines on dating apps and how to ensure you get a first date. Is it possible to come off too eager with a dating app opening line? The Awkwar...

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Love In The Time Of Corona from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J begin the show with a conversation about trying to maintain a dating life during the coronavirus crisis. They talk about getting quarantined with someone you can’t stand, trying to date when ...

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How Many Times Should I Let Him Reschedule? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start off this week’s show with Jared’s dating dilemma involving one first-class plane ticket, and one upset girlfriend. Should men feel obligated to give up the superior seat to their sign...

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U Update: He Wouldn't Call Me His Girlfriend from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this special “Where Are They Now” episode, J & J receive an update email from a listener who was dating a guy that wouldn’t call her his girlfriend. First, they listen back to their original adv...

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The One Where We Talk About Love is Blind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are back with a special pop-up episode *spoilers ahead* all about the hit dating show Love Is Blind. They start off with a conversation about which parts of the show worked, which fell flat...

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How Do I Turn My Work Hookup Into A Real Relationship? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J start the show with a conversation about Jared’s birthday and the difference between how men and women celebrate. Then an emailer writes in to ask why the guy she is seeing insists on using a...

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Should You Expect A Valentine’s Day Date After A Month Of Dating? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J begin the show with a conversation about Valentine’s Day and what to do when you don’t have a date. They debate whether or not you should expect a Valentine’s date with someone you’ve been ho...

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When Is It Time To Admit Your Long Distance Relationship Isn’t Working? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the show with a debate about the importance of having a TV show to watch with your partner. Then a listener writes in to ask whether or not there are rules for which pictures you can ...

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Should I Come Clean About My Past On A First Date? Ft. Jordana’s Sister from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J start the show with a debate about whether or not it’s okay to be on your phone when you’re watching a movie with your significant other. Do they have a right to get annoyed if you’re not pay...

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Is It A Bad Sign If My Partner Still Talks About Their Ex? Ft. Luann de Lesseps from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s kick things off this week with a reaction to Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s viral backstage photos from the SAG Awards. What does it say about you if you’re rooting for Brad and Jen to re...

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Why Do So Many Daters End Things At The Three Month Mark? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J are back and start the show with a conversation about hitting the three-month mark in a relationship and asking yourself where things are going. Is it a sign that you need to break up if you ...

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What Should You Do If You Find Out Your Partner Cheated On Their Ex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s return from the holidays and start the show with reactions to the messages about Jordana’s personal story from last week’s episode. Next, an emailer asks if it’s weird to have a pre-date ph...

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What's the Best Way to Handle Rejection? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Sunday Special, the J’s are back with another deal reveal from a listener who was rejected over text by a guy she was dating. They start out by reading both sides of the text exchange, and ...

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How Do I Break The Cycle of Hooking Up With a Guy Who Won’t Date Me? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Happy New Year from double J! They start by breaking down their New Year’s resolutions and the importance of resolutions as they apply to dating. Then a listener writes in wondering if it’s necessa...

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How Do I Handle A Guy Who Tries to Make It Too Sexual Too Fast? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ho Ho Ho, happy holidays from J and J. On this joyous Christmas Day Jared and Jordana begin the show by breaking down the most depressing relationship movie of the year, “Marriage Story”. Next, the...

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Is It Important To Show Off The Person You’re Dating On Social Media? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J are back and start the show with a DM from a listener who initiated a first date and then asked to split the bill. Is that reason enough to skip a second date altogether? Next, an emailer ask...

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When Is The Right Time To Unfollow An Old Hookup? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special episode recorded live at The Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC. They begin the show by answering a listener submitted question asking when the r...

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What Do I Do When My Partner Sucks At Buying Gifts? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are back in the studio and start the show with a conversation about 90 Day Fiancé and what the show says about setting expectations in your relationship. Is it fair to change your expectati...

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How Soon Can You Start Dating After A Breakup? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana are back to talk about gender roles, how they’re changing, and what they mean for your relationship. They start with an email from a listener who got broken up with because he cri...

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Can You Ever Really Be Friends With An Ex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J head to Boston for a very special episode recorded live at The Wilbur Theater. At 8:00 they kick things off by answering a listener submitted email. Then, at 16:30 they conduct a dating app...

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How Do I Avoid Being The Drunkest Person In The Room? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Double J is back in action just in time for the most regretful night of the year, Thanksgiving Eve. They start by breaking down Jared’s philosophy of the Thanksgiving eve drunk person pace car in h...

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How Do I Find Closure After An Unexpected Breakup? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J & J are back and start the show with a conversation about how to avoid getting grilled by your family about your relationship status over the holidays. Is Thanksgiving the toughest time to be sin...

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If A Guy Likes My Instagram, Does That Mean He Likes Me? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special episode recorded live at The Miami Improv. They begin the show by answering a listener submitted question about sharing your Instagram before a ...

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Is It A Mistake To Follow Someone To Another City Just For Love? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coming in hot from the East Coast live tour, J and J kick off the episode discussing how to be more realistic on dating apps. Have these apps made it too easy for average guys to act like they’re g...

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How Often Do I Need To Text My Significant Other While I’m Away? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s return to discuss the best way to deal with people who aren’t engaging on the dating apps. At 15:00 a listener writes in wondering how to pull out some conversation with the duds she’s been...

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Would You Swipe Right On Someone From NSYNC? Ft. Joey Fatone from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special bonus episode recorded live at The Plaza Live in Orlando. They begin the show by asking the question “how do I bring up weird Instagram activity...

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What’s the Best Way To Decline a Request For Nudes? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are back in the studio in between their fall tour dates to cozy up and close out the month. They begin by decoding a cryptic text message that may or may not be asking for nudes. At 15:50 t...

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The Easiest Way To Get From A Dating App Convo To a First Date from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back to talk about why it’s so hard for women to initiate a date, and tell us the best way to steer the first-date conversation where you want it to go. At 21:05 they answer a listener ...

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Do I Get To Care About Who My Partner Used To Sleep With? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fresh off the Southeast leg of the U Up? Live Tour, J and J recap everything that happened on the road. At 11:00 a listener writes in suggesting that people should encourage their boyfriends not to...

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Is It Shallow To Only Want To Date Rich People? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Js return from a very happy Yom Kippur to continue the best month of the year, fucktober. They start by addressing a listener who writes in wondering what the best way to let her dates know she...

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How Do I Confront My Partner About Their Terrible Texting? Ft. Jonathan Van Ness from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

F*cktober has arrived, aka the season of confusion. J and J are here to offer some clarity, starting with an email about hooking up again the morning after. Does not engaging in morning-after sex r...

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What’s the Best Way To Be Broken Up With? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special bonus episode recorded live at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto. At 5:30 they ask the question “what’s the best way to be broken up with?”...

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Why Are Guys So Afraid Of Commitment? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As we say gabagool to F*cktember and head into F*cktober, Jared and Jordana are back to talk about taking serious steps in a relationship and transitioning into cuffing season. At 30:40 a listener ...

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What Counts As An Appropriate First Date Location? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back and ready to bring in everyone’s favorite month, fucktober. At 21:50 they break down the science behind the ‘walking date.’ What does it mean for a future relationship and should y...

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How Do I Bring Up Weird Instagram Activity Without Sounding Crazy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special bonus episode recorded live at The Agora Theatre in Cleveland. They begin the show by asking the question “how do I bring up weird Instagram act...

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Should I Delete My Instagram Photos With My Ex? Ft. Rachel Lindsay & Travis Mills from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Js ride again and following Jordana’s 30th birthday, she wants to speak to the manager. At 12:45 a listener writes in wondering how to handle a guy that she’s seeing and his semi soft noodle di...

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How Many Dates Should It Take To Decide if You Have Sexual Chemistry With Someone? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana are here to wrap up the summer and kick off fall hook up season. At 10:00 they discuss when the exact start date of cuffing season should be. At 17:00 they breakdown what guys thi...

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Is It Hot Or Offensive To Leave Right After A Hookup? Ft. Tyler Cameron from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J start the show with a conversation about the best way to ask your significant other for spontaneous plans. Does your partner have the right to be upset when work is your number 1 priority? ...

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How Do I Slide Into A Guy’s DMs Without Seeming Desperate? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J kick off the show with a conversation about sliding into someone’s DMs after you miss the chance to connect on a dating app. What’s the right way to start a conversation via DM? At 26:25 th...

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How Do I Handle The Guy Who Wants To Take Things Slow? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special bonus episode recorded live at The Vic Theatre in Chicago. At 9:25 they ask the question “how do I handle the guy who wants to take things slow?...

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Does It Count As Cheating If Your Partner Pays Strangers For Nudes? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J start the show with a preview of tonight’s live show from Chicago. At 9:10 they discuss an argument that was set off by a dangerous hypothetical question. At 25:20 the Awkward Sexual Encoun...

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Is It Better To Be The Dumper Or The Dumpee? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Would You Rather Be The Dumper Or The Dumpee? J and J start the show with an announcement about U Up? LIVE coming to the New York Comedy Festival at Town Hall. At 5:45 a listener writes in to ask i...

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Who Should Pay For The Couples Vacation? Ft. Maddie Poppe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J start the show with a conversation about money in relationships. At 18:55 a listener asks if it’s fair to expect her boyfriend to cover the majority of the expenses on vacation because he m...

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Is It A Deal Breaker If Someone Late Cancels A Date? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J start the show with an explanation of why men love The Rock and women are obsessed with Beyoncé. At 17:45 a listener writes in to ask why people choose to unmatch on dating apps. Also, how ...

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How to Stop Comparing Your Relationship to Everyone Else's from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s kick off the show with a conversation about Jared’s trip to Napa and how hard it is to fulfill your partner’s expectations. Is everyone just comparing their own relationship to the people a...

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Is It Ever Okay To Question The Sexuality of the Person You're Dating? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J start the show with a debate about what counts as the first date when calculating your anniversary. Should you start counting from your very first date even if you kept seeing other people ...

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What’s Worse, Looking Jealous or Crazy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J start the show with a recap of their weekends and give tips on how to make the best wedding speech possible. They talk about what to do when your significant other is suspicious of somethin...

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What Percent Of The Time Should You Expect To Be Happy In A Relationship? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s start the show with a listener DM about a friend who constantly responds to her boyfriend’s Instagram stories. Does she have a right to be upset with her boyfriend for not shutting it down?...

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Should I Put My Instagram Handle In My Dating App Profile? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J kick off the show with the latest details on the U Up? LIVE national tour, including how you can get your chance to be part of the show. At 10:40 they answer a question about whether or not...

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Should We Stop Asking People What They’re “Looking For” On A Dating App? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J return and start the show with a conversation about the Netflix show Dating on the Spectrum, and what it can teach us about dating cues. Then a listener writes in to ask why the guy she was dat...

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Am I Being Ghosted Or Did The Conversation Just End? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J start the show with an exciting announcement... UUp? LIVE is going on a national tour! They share the list of all 20 cities the show is coming to this year. At 15:10 they dive into a conver...

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Should I Reach Back Out To Someone Who Ghosted Me? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s Sunday Special, J&J are talking about reaching back out to someone after they ghosted you in the past. They examine a listener’s texts after she stopped getting messages from a guy s...

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When Is The Right Time To Ask If Someone Is Looking For A Relationship? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J start the show with an impromptu conversation about outside pressure to get engaged. Why is the default conversation for so many women to ask each other when the proposal is coming? At 17:2...

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Can You Ask Someone To Delete Your Nudes After You Break Up? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are back and start the show with a conversation about whether or not you can ask someone to delete your nudes after you break up. Then a listener writes in to share her concerns about an ex...

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Are You Obligated To Reveal Your Phone Passcode In A Relationship? Ft. Dr. Helen Fisher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back and start the show with a conversation about girls taking on the role of vacation planner in a relationship. Why does it seem like it’s always on women to keep things exciting? At ...

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How Detailed Should A Breakup Text Be After Just A Few Dates? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this Sunday Special, the J’s return with a deal reveal about breakup texts. First, they take turns reading each side of a long text exchange about pandemic comfort levels and going your separate...

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What’s The Difference Between Sexual Preference And Sexual Racism? Ft. Ronny Chieng from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s kick off with news about the Red Flag or Dealbreaker card game, and Jared reveals where he’s headed for the long holiday weekend. At 16:30, the awkward sexual encounter of the week involves...

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Can You Ever Assume You’re In A Relationship With Someone Without Having “The Talk”? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J start the show with a conversation about all the things diet culture and dating culture have in common, and why people just want to be told what to do. Then a listener writes in to ask how to k...

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Can A Relationship Survive A Huge Body Transformation? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back to talk about Jordana’s trip to Mexico and Jared shares a family rule for weekend beach trips. They tell us what you should and shouldn’t put on the bachelorette party itinerary. A...

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When Is The Right Time To Ask Someone To Move In Together? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back to talk about moving in together with your boyfriend. Is the end of your lease a good enough reason to talk about getting a place together? At 25:10 the awkward sexual encounter of...

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How Do I Show Guys On Dating Apps That I'm Not Only Interested In Hooking Up? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s return to declare cuffing season officially over. They start by talking about the new phenomenon of guys making their location status on dating apps their office in the city when they actua...

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Is Jealousy In A Relationship Flattering Or Annoying? Ft. Vinny Guadagnino from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Double J is back asking the tough hypothetical questions. Is some amount of jealousy in a relationship actually healthy? At 20:40 they breakdown their weird sexual encounter of the week which featu...

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How Do We Ask Our Partners For More Sex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back asking the tricky question, how do we ask for more sex in relationships? At 14:45 an undersexed listener writes in wondering what to do about his girlfriend’s sex drive not matchin...

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Is It Tacky To Talk About Money With The Person You’re Dating? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Double J are back to defend all the basic bitches in the world. Obviously people are going to Iceland because it’s fun, what’s there to be embarrassed about? At 22:20 a listener writes in wondering...

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How To Stop Sleeping With Someone Who Doesn't Want To Date You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Double J return to give you their latest opinions on Netflix’s hit show “Dating Around”. At 25:30 they dive into their weird sexual encounter of the week which includes a hot bowl of ramen and a bl...

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Is Refusing to Define The Relationship A Dealbreaker? Ft Nev Schulman & Laura Perlongo from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J return and they both need a little “me” time. Jordana tries to anticipate some issues she might run into once she moves in with her boyfriend. At 13:00 they discuss how to handle having a f...

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Should I Stop Seeing A Guy That Won’t Call Me His Girlfriend? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are back and talking about how hard it is for single people to not drink on dates. Two different listeners write in to ask how to maintain a normal dating life if you’re not a drinker. Will...

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What To Do When He Can't Get It Up from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared are back to talk about erectile dysfunction. They discuss Jordana’s bachelorette trip to Colombia and her upcoming move-in plans with her boyfriend. At 27:45 a listener asks how t...

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How Do I Get My Boyfriend To Talk About His Erectile Dysfunction? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week’s Sunday Special, J&J are joined by Dr. Jed Kaminetsky, Urologist at NYU, to talk about the various potential problems guys face in the bedroom. They start out by settling a debate fro...

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How Do I Say "I Love You" First? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Js are back and they’re talking about Netflix’s classy dating show “Dating Around.” Jared has a full breakdown of the dating adventures of Luke, the basic bitch of NYC men. At 37:35 they dissec...

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Is It Fair To Judge My Partner For Not Being Ambitious Enough? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared return and start the show with a conversation about learning to tolerate your partner’s work personality. A listener writes in to ask how she should react to her partner crying ov...

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How Do I Hit On A Guy At The Gym? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Js are back and they’re asking a question that has been tough for women for a long time, “how do you hit on a guy at the gym?” Jared insists that a single man is never bothered by a female appr...

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How Many Dates Should You Wait Before Sleeping With Someone? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J return to answer the question that has plagued a generation, “how long should you wait to sleep with someone you’re dating?” At 35:00 they dive into their weird sexual encounter of the week...

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What Do We Owe An Ex After a Breakup? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J return to close out cuffing season by asking the age old question “what makes a guy decide to settle down?” Jared insists it’s all about instinct. At 27:20 they break down their weird sexua...

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Bonus UUP?: Live At Murmrr Theatre from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special bonus episode recorded live at Murmrr Theatre in Brooklyn. At 5:20 they ask the question “how honest should we be during a softcore breakup?” At...

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How Do I Wear Lingerie Without Looking Stupid? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back just in time for Valentine’s Day. While Jordana has planned a romantic magic show/dinner for her BF, Jared hasn’t made plans and is riding the excuse train into the station. At 15:...

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Bonus U UP?: Live At Underground Arts from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special bonus episode recorded live at Underground Arts in Philadelphia. At 4:40 they ask the question “how do I deal with an office hookup gone awry?” ...

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How Long Into Dating Someone Should You Expect To Have Valentine's Day Plans? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared return to talk about Valentine’s Day anxiety. Is Valentine’s day the most romantic day of the year, or is it really a deadline for deciding whether you’re in or out in a new relat...

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Bonus U Up?: Live At Sixth & I from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special bonus episode recorded live at Sixth And I in Washington, DC. At 7:40 they ask the question”why do women keep getting stuck dating guys who aren...

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Were Jim and Pam Assholes or the Best Couple Ever? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J have returned from their live tour! They start by talking about what a low-key blessing it is to be a third wheel in social scenarios when you’re a single person looking to meet someone. At...

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What To Do When You're Blindsided By A Breakup from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared are back with a huge announcement! Not only are they coming to DC, Philly and Brooklyn this weekend, but Betches has finally launched their new dating app, Ship! It’s the latest a...

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How to Date as A Single Parent Ft. Chris Distefano from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared return with a Jared undergoing a personal dating dilemma. What should you expect when you ‘come out’ as a couple on Instagram? At 21:45 they dive into their weird sexual encounter...

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How to Get A Guy To Go Down On You Ft. Violet Benson of Daddy Issues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s return with famed influencer, Violet Benson of ‘Daddy Issues.’ They start by talking about the differences between the Los Angeles and New York dating scenes. At 10:00 Violet talks about he...

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Does The Person I’m Dating Care About My Instagram Brand? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are here to help you shake off your 2018 hangover. They start by answering a DM that Jared received from a listener wondering if guys are turned off if you have too many thirst traps on you...

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Should You Be Mad If Someone You're Seeing Is Still Updating Their Dating App Bio? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are back and the Christmas break isn’t slowing them down. At 7:20 a listener writes in asking if lying about your age on dating apps is acceptable. At 22:30 they dive into their weird sexua...

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Did Carrie And Big Have An Abusive Relationship? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J’s are back just in time for Christmas. At 6:50 they discuss the best way for a single person to approach the dreaded New Year’s Eve kiss. At 14:50 a listener writes in wondering if she should...

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Why are Millennials Having Less Sex than Our Parents' Generation? Ft. Kate Julian from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back and joined by author of the cover story for The Atlantic’s December edition, “The Sex Recession”, Kate Julian. Kate’s research led her to the conclusion that millennials are having...

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What's The Best Way to Tell My Significant Other That They’re Getting Fat? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back. This week they start the show with a question from a listener who asks if it’s possible to date without social media in 2018. Jared thinks that someone who quits social media usua...

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Were Ross and Rachel On A Break? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back. With the holiday in their rearview, they wonder, is Thanksgiving Eve the best night of the year to hookup? At 10:15 they discuss their first classic rom-com scenario breaking down...

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Is It Too Soon To Take A Trip With My BF? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back and they’re coming to a city near you! With upcoming shows in Brooklyn, DC, and Philadelphia the audience has some questions. At 6:30 a listener writes in wondering if it’s too soo...

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Why Aren’t Stable Relationships Sexy? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Js are back and ready to talk about affairs. After reading Esther Perel’s “A State of Affairs: Rethinking Infidelity” Jordana explains the hypothesis of why cheating and relationships have chan...

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Are Dating Apps Bad For Society? Featuring Nancy Jo Sales from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back and they’re joined by award winning journalist and director/producer of “Swiped: Hooking Up In The Digital Age,” Nancy Jo Sales. Nancy’s documentary explores the landscape of datin...

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Is Halloween the Best or Worst Hook-Up Night? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Happy Halloween from the J’s. Jordana is planning to force her bf into a couples costume, which believe it or not, Jared is opposed to feeling that couples costumes are all about ownership. At 12:4...

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What Do I Do If My Significant Other Is Texting Their Ex? Ft. Johnny Bananas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back. Jared is looking for the party, but Jordana confesses that she doesn’t go out anymore, unless she’s going to a wedding. They agree that weddings are much different for single peop...

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How Do I Make the First Move Without Coming Off Desperate? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back and this week the show’s theme relates to initiating romantic contact with a guy without coming on too strong. At 13:25 a listener writes in asking how to make a romantic introduct...

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Bonus U Up?: Live At Canton Hall Ft. Raven Gates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J take the show on the road for a very special bonus episode recorded live in Dallas, TX. At 8:15 they talk about the best opening lines to use on dating apps. At 22:00 they do the lord’s wor...

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What’s The Difference Between Loving Someone and Being “In Love?” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Js are back with an ep you won’t want to miss. This week’s topic is longer term relationships and they discuss The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. They discuss the question of what it mean...

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How Do I Stop My Boyfriend From Acting Like a Drunk Asshole? Ft. Girls Gotta Eat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Js are back, hot off their live show in Dallas. They briefly discuss how men ask a few close friends about new partners, while women get opinions from around 70 people. At 15:05, they take thei...

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What’s The Best Way to Get Someone to Stop Texting You? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The J squad is back with another ep you won’t want to miss. At 15:15, a listener asks what to do about a friend whose new guy is clearly a bunch of trouble, but she just won’t react to a ton of red...

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Did Instagram Ruin My Relationship? Ft. Corinne Fisher from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Js are back. They briefly discuss an article that says 18-year-old women get the most swipes and the most responses on dating apps. At 19:42, they take an email from a listener whose friend dec...

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Bonus: U Up? Live At The Comedy Cellar (10 PM Show) Ft. Michelle Wolf from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The duo of Js returns with another bonus ep from their unreal night at the Comedy Cellar’s Village Underground. It’s a wild one. The topic this time around: what to do if a guy booty calls you afte...

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When Do You Introduce Your S/O To Your Friends? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Js return with an episode about meeting your S/O’s friends. At 11:17, they take an email from a listener who has gone on a few great dates, but then ends up at loud bars surrounded by her date’...

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Bonus: U Up? Live At The Comedy Cellar (8 PM Show) Ft. Matteo Lane from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J Squared is back with a bonus ep. from their epic night at the Comedy Cellar's Village Underground. The topic this time around: How to be an excellent stalker. At 6:02- A listener writes in wonder...

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Is It Crazy to Call Someone Out After Stalking Their Instagram Story? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jor and Jar return for an amazing episode about going deep into peoples’ social media profiles. Jared says you know you’ve gone too far when you hit a bar mitzvah. At 16:57, they take a letter from...

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How to Know You're Chasing The Wrong People from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dub-J are back with an episode you don’t want to miss. At 3:54, they take an email from a listener who went to block a male creeper, but when she saw her blocked list, there were several girls only...

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Is a Cheap Guy a Dealbreaker? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J squared are back. They start off discussing "Attached" by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller, a book that casts people into three groups: the anxious, the avoidant, and the secure. At 30:04, they take t...

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To Text or Not To Double Text from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back. At 3:00, they take their first email about when to double text - if ever. Is sending five iMessages in a row the same as two texts? This segues into a general discussion about tex...

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Should I Swipe Right on Someone I Know IRL? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a brief discussion of "k" texts, J squared agrees that "Kk" is polite while "k" is extremely aggressive. At 12:37 they take a letter from a listener who is unsure if he should continue small ...

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Can I Go Through My S/O's Texts? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back. At 3:11, they take an email about a boyfriend who has yet to post a picture of her on his Instagram. The thing is he posts A LOT. At 18:55 they take their Weird Sexual Encounter o...

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Why Do Guys Stop Putting Effort Into Long Term Relationships? Ft. Hinge Founder Justin McLeod from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana talk about the general state of U Up? which is now recommended by some therapists. Jared tells the story of a good friend who is in a bit of an Insta situation. He thinks a girl m...

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Why Do Guys Really Send Dick Pics? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J are back with an amazing 90 minute episode. At 4:40, a listener writes that she was “blindsided” by her boyfriend’s choice to end their relationship because he did not feel “needed." She as...

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Bonus: U Up? Live at the Comedy Cellar (10PM Show) Ft. Liza Treyger from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J Squared is back with another bonus ep. from their epic night at the Comedy Cellar's Village Underground. The topic this time around: how to deal with the early period of dating. At 2:51, they tak...

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What's The Ideal Day of the Week for a First Date? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Everyone's favorite Js are back discussing early date activities. At 5:39, they take a letter from a listener asking about what's "too much" to ask for on a second date. Are there certain date acti...

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Do You Have To Break Up If They're Not The One? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's summer fling and fun season. The Js start things off fast this Independence Day. At 3:40, they take a letter from a girl who's 6'1" and thinks she falls higher on the attraction scale. Are guy...

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Bonus: U Up? Live at the Comedy Cellar Ft. Andi Dorfman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Don't miss this very special bonus episode of U Up? where Jared and Jordana take letters and play games in front of a sold-out crowd at NYC's legendary Comedy Cellar. Jordana starts things off with...

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Should You Tell Your Partner About A Time You “Almost” Cheated? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana are buzzing after their sold-out live show. They talk about a Twitter thread by a girl describing the perfect behavior from the perfect first date. Is high-fiving your dog a likab...

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How Important Is It That Your Significant Other Likes Your Family? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana deem guys who get into relationship mode too fast, "the male thirst trap." At 6:33, they take a letter from a listener on the topic who has dealt with guys who want to hold hands ...

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Can You Start a Real Relationship From an Instagram Thirst Trap? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared take a letter from a listener asking about Instagram thirst traps. Do they come off as desperate? Do they work? After, they debut a new segment: Weird Sexual Encounter of The Week...

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When's The Right Time To Talk About Your Sexual History? Feat. Taylor Strecker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared talk about the Dobler-Dahmer Theory from How I Met Your Mother. The theory states that a big romantic gesture is either creepy or amazing based on how into the person you are. Thi...

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Once a Cheater Always a Cheater? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared talk Plan B, condoms and more in this particularly intimate episode. They take a letter from a listener who has been using the pull-out method and is having some issues. She break...

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Is It OK to Ask How Many People They’ve Slept With? Feat. Andy Cohen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J and J talk about U Up? live shows (be sure to follow @uuppod on Instagram for updates and ticket info). They take a letter from a listener who had his heart broken using the apps in the NYC datin...

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How Do You Handle The First Fart In a Relationship? (Ft. Jax Taylor) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana take a letter from a listener asking about the right time to start posting pictures with a new partner. A listener asks how to get out of the block/unblock cycle with an old fling...

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How Long Should I Put Up With a Guy Texting Me Without Asking Me Out? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jar-dana get a letter from a listener who is the only single person in a friend group of couples. Another listener feels stuck in a pen pals situation. When does the texting stop and the real life ...

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How Do You Extend a Vacation Hook-Up? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana's returned from Coachella. jared's decided that the people who hate on Coachella have officially become more annoying than the people who go. After a tangent into how much Jordana loves tan...

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What Do I Get a Guy For His Birthday If We've Only Been Dating a Month? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jor and Jar start with a listener asking if it's a red flag that dudes always ask her for a pic over the apps. A girl in a new relationship asks for the protocol on her suitor of one's month's birt...

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The Reason Guys Don’t Make Plans in Advance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jor and Jar talk about scenes in different cities like comedy, music, and magic (are there magic open mics?). After they move on to the complications of hooking up with an ex, they take a letter fr...

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What's The Proper Post Breakup Protocol? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jor and Jar are joined by hilarious comedian, Matteo Lane for this special ep. Matteo brings a new perspective to the pod as someone who's seasoned at "trolling Grindr." They take a letter from a l...

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How Do I Tell Someone I'm Seeing That I'm a Virgin from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J-Train and Jordana answer an email from a listener who is struggling with their virginity. Double J explain that it's just not as big of a deal as it may seem. Jordana advocates not even necessari...

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How Soon Should I Get Back on Dating Apps After a Breakup? Ft. Hannah Bronfman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared field a letter from a listener who wonders why past boyfriends refused to put their relationship on Facebook. Another letter asks what to do if you're hooking up with a guy but yo...

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Should I Hide the Fact That I Smoke Weed on a Dating App? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana field a letter from a listener who is both weirded out by the guy who doesn’t ask for the date on a dating app and the guy who asks too soon. Another letter asks how prominent wee...

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Is It Messed Up That My Boyfriend Goes to Strip Clubs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

J&J start with a letter from a listener who sent a "Red flag or dealbreaker" as an opening line on a dating app and revealed he doesn't respect girls who put out on the first date. Jared talks abou...

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What Do Guys Really Think of Fake Boobs? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana discuss their partying and drinking habits. J&J agree on rose. Jordana confesses to being the type of drunk that loves to start fights. After they take a letter from a listener as...

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How Many Dates Should You Wait Before Adding Someone On Instagram? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared has an awkward hook up after masturbating 700 times. A listener tells the story of watching a gay porn and hearing familiar music, namely the 'U Up' theme song. Another fan asks when the righ...

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How to Plan a Date Without Looking Desperate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared start off talking about the heart DM on Instagram (is it sincere?). Then they take a letter from a compulsive planner who is curious how far ahead it's appropriate to plan in a da...

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Stop Instagram Stalking Your Exes with Whitney Cummings from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After talking about various verbal dealbreakers such as “golly” and “oh my gosh,” Jordana and Jared take a letter from a listener asking how to act if she runs into a 25-year-old college student af...

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Do Women Have More to Gain From Marriage Than Men? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana talk about how to handle Valentine’s Day as a single person, having reasonable standards, and what men and women have to gain from marriage. After, they discuss people who are res...

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Is It OK to Talk About Your Ex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jordana and Jared have a fascinating discussion about exes, matchmaking, and being nosy about people's relationships. They take two questions posed by listeners. The first comes from a distressed l...

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How Much Porn is Too Much Porn? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Jordana and Jared discuss micro-cheating and whether or not men and women can really be just friends. They answer questions from a listener whose boyfriend turns into a caveman when he ge...

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If You’re Not On His Instagram It’s Not Official from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Jordana and Jared discuss how long you should wait before putting the person you’re dating on social media. They answer questions from a listener who wants to know if she should stop havi...

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How Many Drinks Should I Have On A Date? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Jared and Jordana discuss if it’s possible to not drink while dating. They answer questions from a listener who wants to know why the guy she slept with texts her all day even though he l...

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What’s The Best Way To Dump Someone? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Jordana and Jared discuss why a girl might not have sex with a guy she lets sleep over. They answer questions from a listener who wants to know why guys Snapchat her more than they text h...

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Should You Have ‘The Talk’? The Great Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Jared and Jordana discuss why guys like Instagram Models’ photos. They answer questions from a girl who’s anxious she won’t get a New Years kiss and other listeners wondering when an appr...

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Blowjobs Are a Selfless Act from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Jordana and Jared talk about what girls and guys think of oral sex. They answer questions from a listener who wants to know how many times is normal for a guy to not be able to get it up ...

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Don’t Text for A Specific Response from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week Jordana and Jared discuss lingerie and who should text first after a first date. They answer questions from a listener trying to move on from a 10 month relationship and another one who h...

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Girls Trying Not To Be Crazy Is What’s Gotten Guys Laid for Centuries from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana discuss who should pay on dates, and what you “owe" someone you’re having sex with in terms of honesty. They answer a listener’s question who wants to know what it means when a gu...

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Is it ever okay to fake an orgasm? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana discuss why girls fake orgasms and what the best solution is to get them to stop. They answer questions from a male listener who doesn’t want a relationship but finds himself doin...

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You're Not Better Than The App from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jared and Jordana discuss how to be put yourself out there on dating apps and whether or not a guy can ever truly be 'not in the mood.' The give advice about how to ask a guy out in a low key way a...

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Why Does My Boyfriend Rarely Seek Out Sex? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In their premiere dating podcast, Jared and The Betches discuss how your dating app profile picture can affect what kind of guys or girls you attract and what types of photos you should avoid. They...

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