Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman

Latest Episodes:

Couples Therapy & Texting Decoded Jul 19, 2022

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Host and therapist for VH1’s hit shows Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn and Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn, Dr. Jenn Mann, shares her techniques for improving your relationship through communication and conflict management. In the third episode of Damona’s “Summer Encore Series”, the headlines are: what your boyfriend’s texts really mean. And, what makes people fall out of love? The Dear Damona questions are: Is it over if she brings a friend to your first date? What do you do if you're dating someone with a std?!

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Married at First Sight & Can Cheaters Change Jul 12, 2022

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Do you need a relationship check in? Married At First Sight expert, Dr. Pepper Schwartz, outlines key topics to cover in that crucial conversation. In the second episode of Damona’s “Summer Encore Series” the Dear Damona questions are: Is my boyfriend a mama’s boy? And, my husband cheats on me. Can he change?

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Master Class: First Dates Jul 05, 2022

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Summer is heating up and so are first dates! Damona is here for you with a Master Class on First Dates. This is the first episode of the “Summer Encore Series” where we are reaching into the vault to share special content that no longer available to the public. This episode covers the nuances of first dates from the challenges of video chatting before that first meeting, to 7 clever date ideas, and so much more!

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Love on the Spectrum & Singles Parties Jun 28, 2022

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Autism and Dating Expert in Netflix’s internationally-celebrated series, “Love on the Spectrum U.S.”, Jennifer Cook, sheds light on the not so obvious social rules of dating. She also talks about what it’s like dating with autism or dating someone who is on the spectrum. The headline is: The rise of singles parties – is this the new way to find love? And this week’s Dear Damona question is: I ended an abusive relationship 2 years ago. Is it too soon to begin dating?

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Love In The Jungle & Dating Incognito Jun 21, 2022

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Animal behavior specialist and show consultant for the Discovery+ show, Love In The Jungle, Dr. Jennifer Verdolin, schools us on love lessons from the animal kingdom. The headline is: What to do if a nice-guy turns out to be not so nice… And, this week’s Dear Damona question is: Help?! I live in a small town and after creating an online dating profile, my inbox is being flooded by my neighbors and people from work!

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You can read the Newsweek article on “nice-guys” by visiting: newsweek.com/nice-guys-reddit-how-identify-deal-1710865

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The Angry Therapist & Attachment Theory Redo Jun 14, 2022

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Licensed therapists, authors and podcast hosts John Kim (aka The Angry Therapist) and his partner Vanessa Bennett talk about breaking relationship cycles, manifesting the relationship you want and their forthcoming book: “It’s Not Me, It’s You”. The headline is: Has attachment theory gone too far? The Dear Damona question is: I’m feeling hesitant after meeting my match. How do I know if I am being judgemental or if my concern is valid?

To check out the Refinery 29 article visit: r efinery29.com/en-gb/2022/06/10771935/attachment-theory-problems

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Dating Health Update & Party and a Protest Jun 07, 2022

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Fan favorite, Dr. James Simmons of AskTheNP is back to bring us into Pride Month and share the latest health and wellness news for pandemic dating season. Dr. James is a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has been a frontline healthcare provider during the Covid-19 pandemic and a regular contributor for KTLA news. Plus, he’s an on air personality for Channel Q, an LGBTQ lifestyle network. The headline is: Straight women are dating in unexpected places but is it working? Then a listener asks Dear Damona: After 5 weeks of chatting with my out of state match, he is coming to see me in person and I’m scared! How do I set realistic expectations?

To read the article by Buzzfeed visit: buzzfeednews.com/article/hallielieberman/women-on-grindr

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The Love Drive & Changing Labels May 31, 2022

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Love coach and host of The Love Drive podcast, Shaun Galanos, is here to talk about intimacy in all its forms. The headline is: Are you bringing your friends on dates? You’re not alone. The Dear Damona Question is: I changed my profile to list my sexual orientation as ‘bisexual’ and it’s causing a stir in my dating life. What should I do?

To read the article by Mirror Magazine visit: mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/dating/dating-app-singletons-bring-friends-27037864

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Rejection Reframe & Good Moms, Bad Choices May 24, 2022

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Hosts of the Good Moms, Bad Choices podcast, Erica and Milah share their experiences navigating dating as single parents. The headline is: Are you being sexually rejected? Or is it all in your head? The Dear Damona question is: My matches seem to expect quicker response times. Is it a me or a them problem?

To read the article by Mel Magazine visit: melmagazine.com/en-us/story/romantic-sexual-rejection-long-term-relationships-study

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Conflict Resolution & Second Date Wait May 17, 2022

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Relationship teacher and host of The Relationship School podcast, Jayson Gaddis, is here to share his methods for navigating conflict in dating and relationships. The headline is: Will those viral ‘36 questions’ actually lead to love? The Dear Damona question is: After an incredible first date, my match left for a two week business trip. How do I know if he is still interested?

To read The Conversation piece on those viral ‘36 questions’ visit: theconversation.com/do-those-viral-36-questions-actually-lead-to-finding-love-176984

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