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Damona recently appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the current state of dating and share insights from her new book, “F the Fairy Tale.”

During the segment, Damona highlighted some of the common issues she’s observed in modern romance, including unrealistic expectations and the exhausting quest for a “perfect” soulmate. She explored why these mindsets can actually hinder people’s search for meaningful connections and keep them from writing their own authentic love stories.

The conversation wasn’t just about identifying problems, though. Damona also shared her perspective on what truly matters in building lasting relationships.

Instead of focusing on superficial checklists or fairy tale ideals, she emphasized the importance of shared goals, aligned values, strong communication, and trust. These are the real pillars of long-term compatibility that Damona has identified through years of coaching.

First dates are famously fraught — there’s a reason they’re the subject of many a movie scene (and group text freak-outs). If they go well, maybe they’ll be mentioned in wedding toasts and reminiscences with doting grandchildren. After all, we’ve always heard that you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Click here to learn the answer, then check out this blog post to read about Damona’s first date conversation tips!

Are you tired of constantly swiping left on Bumble? There seems to be a surplus of dating apps, but why is it still so difficult to connect with someone online? We hear all these online dating success stories, but why hasn’t it quite clicked for us yet? Luckily this week, we are joined by dating coach and relationship expert Damona Hoffman who shares her insider tips and tricks for how to find the perfect match online. Plus we hear some hilarious online dating confessions that may make you count your lucky stars, regardless of your relationship status. Seriously, there are clown costumes involved. We can’t make this stuff up. So grab your phone and swipe right on this ep baby! Oh and make sure to invite us to the wedding when our tips help you meet your future love!

Listen to the full episode HERE!

“There’s certainly a case to be made for unfollowing an ex,” says Damona Hoffman, a dating coach and Host of The Dates & Mates Podcast. “When a relationship ends, we usually need time and space to heal and process what happened, and social media makes it difficult to maintain distance.”

Keeping a person who isn’t in your life on your feed can keep you “emotionally tethered to them,” and watching them move on – however curated it may be – can be painful, Hoffman adds. But there are times when moving on from a relationship isn’t as simple as hitting “unfollow,” particularly if one shares children, work or finances with an ex.

“Publicly unfollowing an ex might create more discomfort than following them,” she adds. “A good option is to snooze their posts until you have an opportunity to get some distance and closure. That way they don’t know that you are blocking them but you are protecting yourself from seeing hurtful posts.”

Want to know Damona’s full take? Check out the article here…

In celebration of the spring issue of Drew Magazine, Drew welcomes back Damona, along with Ross Mathews and his husband Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, to honor the theme of love. Damona also shares a great hack for navigate love’s trials and tribulations.

Watch the full DBS segment here!

(P.S. Did we mention that Damona got a FULL SPREAD in this edition of Drew Magazine?? She breaks down how she met her husband, Seth, and how a career in television casting ultimately led her to her career in love.)