What are the signs you might be in love with a junkie? How do you get your partner help? Dr. Cali Estes, an addiction therapist and life coach, tells us the truth about addiction and love on this week’s episode. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (2:36)
The perfect day to kick off your dating game in 2019
Mark your calendars! According to Match, the best day to be online is Sunday, Jan 6th. Damona tells you why this is the best time to be online.
Do you research your dates before you meet them?
According to a study done by JDP, 72% of people research their date before the first date. But is the behavior good for your date? Damona has thoughts.
The latest secret celebrity relationship
Spotted: Demi Lovato kissing her sober companion, Henry Levi, outside of Nobu last week. We had to call in the big guns for this one, people. Dr. Cali weighs in.
I MARRIED A JUNKIE (15:46)
Dr. Cali Estes is an Addiction Therapist and Life/Corporate Coach who specializes in harm reduction and utilizes holistic approaches to treat addiction, as well as mental conditions holding her clients back from reaching their full potential. She has over 20 years of experience working with drug, alcohol and food addictions.
Her unique no-nonsense approach of cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and life coaching combine to provide the perfect support for an addict. Dr. Estes knows from personal experience the emotional and physical tolls that addiction takes on one’s psyche and physical well-being. We’re SO THANKFUL she joined us this week. We talked about A LOT:
The Signs that your loved one is a junkie (spoiler alert: They’re easy to miss)
What to do if your SO is a junkie
The best way to be supportive if your loved one is recovering
How to tell if a person is an addict from their dating app profile
How to tell if a person is recovering from their dating app profile
How to tell if a person is an addict when you’re on that first date
Are you an addict to sugar?
And so much more!
TECHNICALLY DATING (34:45)
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here’s what our listeners asked about this week:
How do you avoid a co-dependent relationship?
How to get over the paranoia that your girlfriend is cheating on you
How to help your girlfriend get over her insecurities from her past relationship
STAY SEXY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
On average people gain 2-5 lbs over the holidays. You can fight to get it off in January or you can stop the holiday heaviness before it starts by beginning a program with Beach Body on demand. Just go to DatesandMates.com and click the Beach Body Banner to get started.
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With the holidays in full swing, cross-cultural romances can get a little sticky. How do you incorporate your SO in your family’s traditions? There’s no right or wrong answer here, but we invited Evan Marc Katz, one of the foremost dating experts for women in the world, in studio with us to talk it out. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (2:39)
Cardi B & Offset Break Up: Y’all Won
In case you missed it, Cardi B announced her split with Offset via instagram. While this is not surprising, Evan and Damona have some solid advice for Offset, who seems to be taking this hard.
Do you have the “skin hunger”?
No, the Zombie Apocalypse is not impending. We’re talking about the simple, human desire for physical contact called “skin hunger”. Did you know that cuddle parties exist just for the sole purpose of giving people non-sexual physical contact?
According to the latest research, it is estimated that about 1 in 100 people are psychopaths. Odds are, you’re not going to run into Norman Bates, but there are a few red flags you need to know. Damona and Evan break it down.
Obviously, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra won best wedding of the year. At Dates & Mates, we LOVE how they incorporated each other in their family traditions and made their own rules for their wedding. Priyanka’s instagram coverage of the wedding was absolutely STUNNING, honey.
This week we celebrated cross-cultural romance with Evan Marc Katz to talk about our experiences in interfaith relationships and lead a panel on navigating cross-cultural romance. We were joined by Tiffany Renee, who shares her experiences dating in LA as a Muslim woman and Katy & Matt Snyder, celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary by sharing insights on how they’ve managed a PerJewvian relationship and raised their two children. We talked about A LOT:
Cross Cultural Dating
JDate and other faith based dating apps
When do you have the religion conversation?
Converting to your SO’s religion
Negotiating beliefs and raising kids with religion
First Holiday season with your SO
TECHNICALLY DATING (36:02)
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here’s what our listeners asked about this week:
Should you marry your SO to keep them in the country?
On average people gain 2-5 lbs over the holidays. You can fight to get it off in January or you can stop the holiday heaviness before it starts by beginning a program with Beach Body on demand. Just go to DatesandMates.com and click the Beach Body Banner to get started.
This week we sat down with Barry Selby, a relationship attraction expert who helps strong successful women get what they want. It’s a lot easier than you might think. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (3:13)
How racial differences can impact your relationship
In case you missed it, Michelle Williams and her fiancé, Chad Johnson, had a rocky week. On their new show, Michelle revealed that Chad doesn’t understand how she communicates because he’s not black. Chad retaliated with comments her mental health. Damona and Barry break it down how racial difference and communication can impact your relationship.
Your new first date spot
Bustle reports this week that Bumble is launching BumbleSpots- verified safe and comfortable places where you can meet up with your Bumble matches. Do we really need Bumble to help us meet IRL? Barry and Damona discuss.
How your mom is ruining your dating life
Damona and Barry examine a new study published in the multidisciplinary journal PLoSOne which showed that people whose mothers have been married multiple times or have lived with multiple romantic partners are more likely to do so themselves.
MESSAGES FROM THE MASCULINE (18:27)
At Dates & Mates, we LOVE hearing men’s perspectives on dating. This week we invited Barry Selby to break down how you can get what you want by balancing Masculine and Feminine. We talked about A LOT:
Messages from the Masculine
The Masculinization of Women & its impact on dating
The Balance of Masculine & Feminine
Dropping the Handkerchief & Dating Apps
Knowing when to advocate for yourself & When to play it cool
Barry Selby dropped LOTS of truth on this episode. Be sure to to catch Messages from the Masculine with Barry Selby on Facebook or get Barry’s meditation at BarrySelby.com.
TECHNICALLY DATING (36:02)
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here’s what our listeners asked about this week:
How to handle your boyfriend’s meddling mom
Should you reveal to your crush how you feel about him if he’s already moved to a different state?
How to deal with your boyfriend’s manipulative ex
DAMONA’S DIATRIBE (47:16)
This holiday season, let’s focus on listening. Damona closes the show with a diatribe about conflict resolution and communicating better with your significant other.
STAY SEXY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
On average people gain 2-5 lbs over the holidays. You can fight to get it off in January or you can stop the holiday heaviness before it starts by beginning a program with Beach Body on demand. Just go to DatesandMates.com and click the Beach Body Banner to get started.
It’s been a tense couple of weeks for America, so we’re bringing sexy back with sex and relationship coach, Caitlin V. Caitlin joines us the week to get real about bedroom confidence, good sex, and being pleasure positive. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (2:39)
Dating advice from JLO
According to JLO, men are useless until they’re 33. According to Dr. Jane Greer, men like to be established before they settle down and they take time to mature in their 20s. So JLO might be right but Damona has thoughts.
New data from SimpleTexting shows that the most popular dating app varies state by state. It was no surprise that Match is most popular across the board and Tinder is second most popular. However there were some surprises! Texas, we see you.
The secret to a new happy family: paternity leave. Studies show that long periods of paternity directly correlate with mothers’ reports of relationship satisfaction and lower relationship conflict. Have you had this experience? Tweet Damona and let her know.
This week we took a cue from Samantha, the OG pleasure positive Guru, and sat down with Caitlin V – a sex and relationship coach who helps men become amazing lovers and incredible partners. Caitlin is a former sexual health researcher and policy analyst, turned overnight YouTube sensation. She works with clients all over the world on developing unshakable confidence, sex skills, and intimacy. Combining personal experience with evidence-based science in her coaching, Caitlin’s mission is to create a pleasure-positive world. We talked about A LOT:
What does Pleasure Positive mean?
How is Pleasure positive difference from sex positive
The Sixth Sense
What is good sex?
How to spice up your sex life
Allowing yourself to be sexual
How the overuse of Porn is affecting men & women in the bedroom
Premature Ejaculations & Performance Anxiety
Practice how you play
What is a sex coach and who should work with one?
Visit Caitlin’s YouTube or follow her on Instagram for more helpful content on bedroom confidence.
TECHNICALLY DATING (36:02)
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here’s what our listeners asked about this week:
What does casually dating mean on Tinder?
What to do when your boyfriend sends you mixed signals.. in bed.
Should you warn your dates if you weigh more than the pictures they see in your profile?
DAMONA’S DIATRIBE (46:45)
You want a guy who looks like he can chop wood? But do you actually need any wood chopped? Damona closes the show with a diatribe about seeking qualities in a mate that you don’t need.
STAY SEXY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
On average people gain 2-5 lbs over the holidays. You can fight to get it off in January or you can stop the holiday heaviness before it starts by beginning a program with BeachBody on demand. Just go to DatesandMates.com and click the Beach Body Banner to get started.
Since the 2016 election, we’ve noticed that politics are increasingly important to daters. In honor of Election Day, Damona sits down with Cyberdating Expert Julie Spira to talk dating across party lines. Here’s the rundown:
You’ve heard of a prenup but have you ever heard of a “pre-pup”? According to Daily Mail, Meghan Markle made her ex-husband sign a pre-pregnancy contract. Damona discusses the exact stipulations of Markle’s pre-pregnancy contract. Would you use a pre-pregnancy contract?
Ghosters: the end is nigh
Bumble thinks they have found the solution to ghosting! The Telegraph reports that Bumble will be prompting users to respond sooner and to take a “No Ghosting Vow”. Will this actually solve the problem? Damona has thoughts.
POLITICS & DATING (14:35)
Julie Spira is America’s Top Online Dating Expert, Digital Matchmaker, and the CEO of Cyber-Dating Expert. She has been coaching singles on finding love online for almost 25 years and has a great deal of personal experience when it comes to dating across party lines. We talked about a lot:
Julie’s research on couples with different political opinions
Politics on dating sites and in dating profiles
Do single women date across party lines?
Who talks about politics more on dates: men or women
What political issues split up relationships the most?
What this means for your online dating experience
Look out for her forthcoming book, “Love in the Age of Trump: How Politics is Polarizing Relationships.” For more info about the book you can visit Loveintheageoftrump.com.
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here’s what our listeners asked about this week:
What do you do when your spouse has gained a lot of weight and you’re no longer attracted to them?
When do you consider yourself to have been ghosted?
Tips to keep the conversation going on the first date
How to ask your boyfriend to move with you to another country
If you find out your boyfriend has a wife, should you tell her?
HOLLYWOOD HOOKUP (42:40)
Damona closes the show with a Hollywood Hookup for Ariana Grande. Who do you think would be a good match for Ariana? We have some suggestions.
STOP STRESSING ABOUT FIRST DATE OUTFITS
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The Pumpkin Spice Lattes are brewing, sweater weather is upon us, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time for Damona’s favorite show of the year! It’s our annual Halloween Horror Stories episode where we hear the worst dates you’ve experienced. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH
This former celebrity online dater is knocked up
Amy Schumer has found love and is starting a family! She announced her pregnancy in a super adorable and politically savvy way. Congratulations Amy – and watch out Markle – you’ve got competition. Check out her baby announcement here!
The real reason people stay in bad relationships
For a long time we thought that people stayed in bad relationships because they had a fear of being single. According to two new studies, there may be a different reason. Damona breaks it down in today’s episode.
Henry Lehmiller, a sociologist and research fellow at the Kinsey Institute, did a study on American fantasies and found that our fantasies have a lot to do with our personality. Damona and Producer Leah discuss what this study says about you.
Today Damona and Producer Leah heard from you about your worst dating experiences. Thank you to Tavishya, Troy, Amber, Brett Allen of the Open Mic Podcast, and the amazing Karrine Steffans for sharing their experiences! These are not your average Halloween Horror Stories. These stories include:
Fireworks and Muggles
Men who sing about barbecue
The old gas money trick
And a blind date who needs a ride…from the airport
Do you have a dating horror story we haven’t heard yet? Tweet us or let us know in the comments below!
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In honor of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, we’ve got important tips on how to date safely in today’s online dating climate. Evin Rose, dating and love life transformation coach for millennial women, returns to co-host this week’s episode. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (3:07)
Ariana gave back the ring, but kept the pig
Ariana and Pete Davidson have called it quits, TMZ reports. Even though this isn’t surprising, we are sad for them. Ariana has been going through a lot, but Pete’s comedy may have something to do with the split. Do you think that his jokes go too far?
Hillary Clinton defends Bill Clinton’s affair
Hillary Clinton is in hot water this week after defending Bill’s affair with Monica Lewinsky. According to Hillary, Bill’s affair was not an abuse of power because Monica was an adult. We have thoughts.
Has anyone ever told you that you look like your BF?
You’re not the only one. According to the HuffPost, there is an actual scientific reason why. Damona and Evin look into the Theory of Assortative Mating and explain why Brad Pitt looks like every one of his girlfriends.
I saw this news article about Brad Pitt and now I can’t stop thinking about it. pic.twitter.com/OytJQD5rli
Some apps are filtering out your matches based on race, according to the Chicago Tribune. In this episode, Damona and Evin tell you why this happens and what you can do to broaden your options.
If you met online, should you go home with them on the first date?
How online etiquette has changed since #MeToo
This is one segment you don’t want to miss. While catfish situations and dating scams aren’t the norm, it’s important to always be in the know about what you need to look out for. Like Elise says, remember to always listen to your intuition and if a date seems too good to be true, then it’s time to be cautious.
TECHNICALLY DATING (37:30)
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here’s what our listeners asked about this week:
Should you ask your college professor out?
What does it mean when your boyfriend tells you he’s asexual?
What do you do when you want your husband to be more spontaneous?
ROMANCE ROLLBACK (46:03)
Did you know that online dating had it’s origins in the 60s? Even before Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan made online dating popular in You’ve Got Mail, people started the online dating trend with something called “computer dating”. Damona gives us a dating history lesson.
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Read more of Elise Oberliesen’s work on Twitter @eliseannette or check out her Instagram @eliseoberliesen
You can join Evin’s Empowered Dating Community on Facebook @empowereddatingwithevinrose. She’s @evinrose on Instagram and online at EvinRoseCoaching.com
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If you’re looking to cuddle up with a new boo this fall, we have tips to make that relationship last through Valentine’s Day and beyond. Dominique Clark – Relationship Guru, Author, and Media Personality – joins today’s episode and gives us tips on how to find a quality match in these colder months. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (2:12)
The best way to find out what your ex thinks of you
Katie Miller, a 21 year old college student, went viral this week with the exit survey she sends to all of her dates. Would you send something like this to your dates? This isn’t our style, but it definitely gets the job done.
Surprising secret to a happy relationship from Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco stresses the importance of independence in her relationship in this month’s interview with Women’s Health. However, some of her advice may go a little too far. Damona has thoughts.
Sneaters Beware: we’re on to you
Have you ever gone on a date just for the free meal? MetroUK gives us the term for this: Sneating. When is sneating okay and how can you avoid sneaters? Damona and Producer Leah discuss.
#LevelUp (14:17)
The #LevelUpChallenge lives on! Ciara’s summer hit applies to your cuff game, too, ladies and gents. Damona and Dominique break down how you can level up this cuffing season on today’s episode. We talked about a lot:
Cuffing Season & Cuffing Buddies
Are men looking to be cuffed?
Being Single during the holidays
Our biology and human connection
Snack Relationships
Level Up and find a Quality Match
How to empower yourself to find a match
Perfection and Honesty
Getting to know someone and when to share
Texting
Long Distance Relationships & Making Plans
Dominique raises some really great points about perfection and honesty in this chat. Here is one of the many moments that we loved in this talk with Dominique:
TECHNICALLY DATING (28:01)
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here’s what our listeners asked about this week:
Is it normal to have commitment issues?
When should you post pics of your partner on social media?
On what date should you have sex?
SWIPE WITH SPIRIT (41:50)
Damona has an important announcement! Listen for Damona’s new dating app method that is guaranteed to guide you towards the deepest love of your life.
Become a part of the Dates & Mates community at DatesandMates.com by picking your free ecourse – The Texting 10 Commandments (singles) or The 7-Day Relationship Bootcamp (couples).
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Carol Allen, from Love Is In the Stars, co-hosts this week’s episode. Carol is an astrologer who steers the love lives of many women based on what is written in the stars. Today on the show, she gives us a fantastic fall love forecast and joins us to talk about gender and sexuality because she has a personal connection to this topic through a close transgender family member who she’s supported through his transition. Together with our guest panel, Damona and Carol unpack what your dating life can learn from the experiences of those who have a different sexual orientation or gender identity than you do.
D’S DATING DISH
Why are divorce rates going down?
Thanks millennials! According to Time, a recent study shows that divorce rates dropped 18% from 2008 to 2016 and this is due mostly to the lower divorce rates among millennials. Is it really all that surprising that millennials are divorcing less than generations before them? We don’t think so.
What can you learn from Gen Z daters
According to a study done by the dating app Zoosk, there are a number things that Gen Z does right when it comes to dating. Gen Zers are the least picky daters and swipe right on 33% of the matches they are presented with. How can this help you and what else can you learn from this study? We have answers.
Your childhood faves have a new relationship status!
It’s been a few weeks since former Sesame Street writer, Mark Saltzman, confirmed that Bert and Ernie are indeed a gay couple. The official Sesame Workshop says differently, however. Does it matter whether Bert and Ernie are gay? Does representation matter – even in kids programming? Or are we taking the puppet relationship dynamic too far? The discussion heats up this week.
IDENTITY, SEXUALITY, AND GENDER
Sexuality and Gender Identity: Are they fixed or fluid? How do you know if the way you’ve been living or dating might be limiting your possibility of finding true love and happiness? We sat down with Jasmine Luna and Harry Caldwell to learn more about their experience.
Jasmine Luna is your average queer, transgender, latinx witch. She is a strong advocate for her queer community, which includes work at the Trevor Project and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
Harry Caldwell is a Jewelry Designer, Yoga Instructor, and Tantra Instructor. He has identified as Pansexual for the last 15+ years and feels compelled to share his knowledge of the energy of love with everyone he encounters in order to reduce the amount of suffering in the world.
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Jonathan Aslay, The Guy Spy, returns to co-host this week’s episode of Dates and Mates. Jonathan is America’s leading Midlife dating and relationship coach and author of Unlocking the Male Mind, Finding Love Online and Why Men Pull Away. Damona and Jonathan interview Matthew Solomon, author of Man School: Relating to Women in the #MeToo Era, and breakdown how we can better relate to each other in today’s dating environment:
Spotted: Post-breakup Kourtney Kardashian out on not one, but TWO dates with men 20 years her junior. This month we’ve seen Kourtney rebounding from breakup with Younes Bendjima (26) with Grownish star Luka Sabbat (20) and a yet to be named Younes look alike. Do you date younger, too?
What secrets is your sexual partner keeping from you?
According to Men’s Health, the average person gains 36 pounds in a relationship. 17 of those pounds are gained in the first year of the relationship. The reasons people gain this weight may surprise you!
Man School (16:40)
Today we welcome Matthew Solomon, author and empowerment coach specializing in communication & relationships. Matthew has always had a passion for equality and understanding, which is evident in his work as an author, coach and filmmaker. Damona and Jonathan sit down with Matthew and take a closer look at Man School: Relating with Women in the #MeToo Era. They talk about:
How #MeToo changed the way we date
How to make a women feel comfortable when you approach her
Toxic Masculinity
The Friend zone
Porn
How to pick up chicks
Tantra
Chivalry
Whether you’re a man or a woman, this book is an excellent read and has a lot of great lessons on how we can better relate to each other in today’s dating environment.
TECHNICALLY DATING (41:56)
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here’s what our listeners asked about this week:
How to get your man to crave more sex with you
When is it time to have that “DTR” talk?
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This week Rebecca Benenati joins us to co-host a special episode dedicated to Yoga Awareness Month. Rebecca is a certified doula and yoga instructor who is Damona’s teacher and was also her doula in childbirth. Rebecca’s created a large community through Wellborn Lifestyles which offers birth support and soon also yoga classes in Los Angeles. Today Damona and Rebecca discuss how yoga can shift the way you date and improve your relationship:
D’S DATING DISH (2:21)
Does your partner have the seven qualities relationship experts say you need for a lasting relationship?
Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose give great co-parenting advice
Have you seen this video of Wiz brushing Sebastian’s hair? Great Parenting! Amber and Wiz’s relationship goes to show that you can co-parent after an ugly breakup. Damona and Rebecca discuss Amber Rose’s surprisingly simple co-parenting tip.
Could your job be hurting your chances at finding love on Tinder?
Tinder has released the most right swiped professions in the US and the UK! Does Tinder think your job is sexy? Find out on today’s show.
YOGA FOR LOVE (17:46)
Damona and Rebecca give us an in depth look at the benefits of yoga for your love life:
How yoga can benefit your relationship
Getting started with couple yoga
Having Grace in a challenging situation
How to navigate finding love after divorce
How yoga helps women communicate with their partners
TECHNICALLY DATING (33:26)
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here are the topics we answered this week:
How to stop going for unavailable men and long-distance relationships?
How to meet someone special if you’re always working?
How to tell if someone likes you in a romantic way?
DAMONA’S DIATRIBE (41:50)
Are you stuck in a “textationship”? A textationship is a relationship that is essentially text only. Here’s the bad news: Textationships rarely move forward and actually hurt your chances of finding a real relationship. Damona gives us us some much needed tough love and honesty about how to move past your textationship.
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Evin Rose, dating and love life transformation coach for millennial women, co-hosts this week’s episode of Dates & Mates. Last week, we dove deep into the mind of men and figured out what the guys are really thinking. Now it’s the ladies’ turn! Today Damona and Evin sit down with a panel of single women to figure out what women really want. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH
Why is it so hard to turn a Tinder date into a relationship?
Research from Michigan State University indicates that couples who meet online are 28% more likely to split up within a year. What makes these relationships different? What expectations should we have for Tinder dates? Damona and Evin discuss.
Put your best foot forward
Picking a first date outfit can be a lot of pressure. This week, MamaM!a published a few suggestions for your first date outfit. Damona and Evin give you some suggestions on how to show off your personality.
Are sugar babies bad for feminism?
SeekingArrangement now has over 3 million users worldwide and the numbers are growing. The average Sugar Baby is 25 and makes about 2800 a month from her Daddies. What are the biggest misconceptions about Sugar Baby and Sugar Daddy/Mommy relationships? Are these relationships actually empowering for Sugar Babies? Damona and Evin have thoughts.
WHAT A GIRL WANTS
Last week, the men told us what really goes on in their head. This week, the ladies got a turn. Today we sat down with Rebecca Bernard and Nelly Dennis to get some answers on what women really want. Here’s what we covered:
Men on dating apps & the riffraffery
The worst DMs
Do you right swipe when you see someone you know?
What do you do when married men proposition you?
Pick Up Lines
Courtship & Chivalry
Should women make the first move?
Who pays on the first date?
You know the drill, fellas. They’re single, ready to mingle, and open for DMs. (Please, no dick pics, thanks.)
TECHNICALLY DATING
Submit your questions Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook and hear our answers live on the show! Here are the topics we answered this week:
Should you tell your dates that you’re seeing other people?
How do you ask your partner for a threesome?
How to get over anxiety over asking women out.
DAMONA’S DIATRIBE
This week we remember Mac Miller and send condolences to his family, friends, and Ariana Grande. Today on Damona’s diatribe, Damona has a message for those who are in relationships with a person struggling with addiction.
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Addiction & Love
WHAT ARE THE RED FLAGS?
What are the signs you might be in love with a junkie? How do you get your partner help? Dr. Cali Estes, an addiction therapist and life coach, tells us the truth about addiction and love on this week’s episode. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (2:36)
The perfect day to kick off your dating game in 2019
Mark your calendars! According to Match, the best day to be online is Sunday, Jan 6th. Damona tells you why this is the best time to be online.
Do you research your dates before you meet them?
According to a study done by JDP, 72% of people research their date before the first date. But is the behavior good for your date? Damona has thoughts.
The latest secret celebrity relationship
Spotted: Demi Lovato kissing her sober companion, Henry Levi, outside of Nobu last week. We had to call in the big guns for this one, people. Dr. Cali weighs in.
I MARRIED A JUNKIE (15:46)
Dr. Cali Estes is an Addiction Therapist and Life/Corporate Coach who specializes in harm reduction and utilizes holistic approaches to treat addiction, as well as mental conditions holding her clients back from reaching their full potential. She has over 20 years of experience working with drug, alcohol and food addictions.
Her unique no-nonsense approach of cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and life coaching combine to provide the perfect support for an addict. Dr. Estes knows from personal experience the emotional and physical tolls that addiction takes on one’s psyche and physical well-being. We’re SO THANKFUL she joined us this week. We talked about A LOT:
TECHNICALLY DATING (34:45)
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STAY SEXY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
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Religion & Relationships
HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH YOUR BOO?
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With the holidays in full swing, cross-cultural romances can get a little sticky. How do you incorporate your SO in your family’s traditions? There’s no right or wrong answer here, but we invited Evan Marc Katz, one of the foremost dating experts for women in the world, in studio with us to talk it out. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (2:39)
Cardi B & Offset Break Up: Y’all Won
In case you missed it, Cardi B announced her split with Offset via instagram. While this is not surprising, Evan and Damona have some solid advice for Offset, who seems to be taking this hard.
Do you have the “skin hunger”?
No, the Zombie Apocalypse is not impending. We’re talking about the simple, human desire for physical contact called “skin hunger”. Did you know that cuddle parties exist just for the sole purpose of giving people non-sexual physical contact?
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Are you dating a psychopath?
According to the latest research, it is estimated that about 1 in 100 people are psychopaths. Odds are, you’re not going to run into Norman Bates, but there are a few red flags you need to know. Damona and Evan break it down.
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CROSS-CULTURAL ROMANCE (37:47)
Obviously, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra won best wedding of the year. At Dates & Mates, we LOVE how they incorporated each other in their family traditions and made their own rules for their wedding. Priyanka’s instagram coverage of the wedding was absolutely STUNNING, honey.
This week we celebrated cross-cultural romance with Evan Marc Katz to talk about our experiences in interfaith relationships and lead a panel on navigating cross-cultural romance. We were joined by Tiffany Renee, who shares her experiences dating in LA as a Muslim woman and Katy & Matt Snyder, celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary by sharing insights on how they’ve managed a PerJewvian relationship and raised their two children. We talked about A LOT:
TECHNICALLY DATING (36:02)
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STAY SEXY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
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Masculine & Feminine
GET WHAT YOU WANT
This week we sat down with Barry Selby, a relationship attraction expert who helps strong successful women get what they want. It’s a lot easier than you might think. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (3:13)
How racial differences can impact your relationship
In case you missed it, Michelle Williams and her fiancé, Chad Johnson, had a rocky week. On their new show, Michelle revealed that Chad doesn’t understand how she communicates because he’s not black. Chad retaliated with comments her mental health. Damona and Barry break it down how racial difference and communication can impact your relationship.
Your new first date spot
Bustle reports this week that Bumble is launching BumbleSpots- verified safe and comfortable places where you can meet up with your Bumble matches. Do we really need Bumble to help us meet IRL? Barry and Damona discuss.
How your mom is ruining your dating life
Damona and Barry examine a new study published in the multidisciplinary journal PLoSOne which showed that people whose mothers have been married multiple times or have lived with multiple romantic partners are more likely to do so themselves.
MESSAGES FROM THE MASCULINE (18:27)
At Dates & Mates, we LOVE hearing men’s perspectives on dating. This week we invited Barry Selby to break down how you can get what you want by balancing Masculine and Feminine. We talked about A LOT:
Barry Selby dropped LOTS of truth on this episode. Be sure to to catch Messages from the Masculine with Barry Selby on Facebook or get Barry’s meditation at BarrySelby.com.
TECHNICALLY DATING (36:02)
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DAMONA’S DIATRIBE (47:16)
This holiday season, let’s focus on listening. Damona closes the show with a diatribe about conflict resolution and communicating better with your significant other.
STAY SEXY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
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Bedroom Confidence & Pleasure Positivity
WE’RE BRINGING SEXY BACK
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It’s been a tense couple of weeks for America, so we’re bringing sexy back with sex and relationship coach, Caitlin V. Caitlin joines us the week to get real about bedroom confidence, good sex, and being pleasure positive. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (2:39)
Dating advice from JLO
According to JLO, men are useless until they’re 33. According to Dr. Jane Greer, men like to be established before they settle down and they take time to mature in their 20s. So JLO might be right but Damona has thoughts.
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What dating app is most popular in your area?
New data from SimpleTexting shows that the most popular dating app varies state by state. It was no surprise that Match is most popular across the board and Tinder is second most popular. However there were some surprises! Texas, we see you.
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How parents can improve their relationships
The secret to a new happy family: paternity leave. Studies show that long periods of paternity directly correlate with mothers’ reports of relationship satisfaction and lower relationship conflict. Have you had this experience? Tweet Damona and let her know.
BEDROOM CONFIDENCE & PLEASURE POSITIVITY (15:34)
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This week we took a cue from Samantha, the OG pleasure positive Guru, and sat down with Caitlin V – a sex and relationship coach who helps men become amazing lovers and incredible partners. Caitlin is a former sexual health researcher and policy analyst, turned overnight YouTube sensation. She works with clients all over the world on developing unshakable confidence, sex skills, and intimacy. Combining personal experience with evidence-based science in her coaching, Caitlin’s mission is to create a pleasure-positive world. We talked about A LOT:
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TECHNICALLY DATING (36:02)
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DAMONA’S DIATRIBE (46:45)
You want a guy who looks like he can chop wood? But do you actually need any wood chopped? Damona closes the show with a diatribe about seeking qualities in a mate that you don’t need.
STAY SEXY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
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Election Day & Dating
CAN YOU DATE ACROSS PARTY LINES?
Since the 2016 election, we’ve noticed that politics are increasingly important to daters. In honor of Election Day, Damona sits down with Cyberdating Expert Julie Spira to talk dating across party lines. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (2:32)
Why are fertility rates declining?
The National Center for Health Statistics reports that fertility rates in the United States are down. Damona breaks down what this means and why it’s happening.
Meghan Markle’s “Pre-Pup” Pregnancy Contract
You’ve heard of a prenup but have you ever heard of a “pre-pup”? According to Daily Mail, Meghan Markle made her ex-husband sign a pre-pregnancy contract. Damona discusses the exact stipulations of Markle’s pre-pregnancy contract. Would you use a pre-pregnancy contract?
Ghosters: the end is nigh
Bumble thinks they have found the solution to ghosting! The Telegraph reports that Bumble will be prompting users to respond sooner and to take a “No Ghosting Vow”. Will this actually solve the problem? Damona has thoughts.
POLITICS & DATING (14:35)
Julie Spira is America’s Top Online Dating Expert, Digital Matchmaker, and the CEO of Cyber-Dating Expert. She has been coaching singles on finding love online for almost 25 years and has a great deal of personal experience when it comes to dating across party lines. We talked about a lot:
Look out for her forthcoming book, “Love in the Age of Trump: How Politics is Polarizing Relationships.” For more info about the book you can visit Loveintheageoftrump.com.
TECHNICALLY DATING (28:45)
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HOLLYWOOD HOOKUP (42:40)
Damona closes the show with a Hollywood Hookup for Ariana Grande. Who do you think would be a good match for Ariana? We have some suggestions.
STOP STRESSING ABOUT FIRST DATE OUTFITS
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Happy Halloween & Dating Horror Stories
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
The Pumpkin Spice Lattes are brewing, sweater weather is upon us, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time for Damona’s favorite show of the year! It’s our annual Halloween Horror Stories episode where we hear the worst dates you’ve experienced. Here’s the rundown:
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This former celebrity online dater is knocked up
Amy Schumer has found love and is starting a family! She announced her pregnancy in a super adorable and politically savvy way. Congratulations Amy – and watch out Markle – you’ve got competition. Check out her baby announcement here!
The real reason people stay in bad relationships
For a long time we thought that people stayed in bad relationships because they had a fear of being single. According to two new studies, there may be a different reason. Damona breaks it down in today’s episode.
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What your sex fantasies say about you
Henry Lehmiller, a sociologist and research fellow at the Kinsey Institute, did a study on American fantasies and found that our fantasies have a lot to do with our personality. Damona and Producer Leah discuss what this study says about you.
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HALLOWEEN HORROR STORIES
Today Damona and Producer Leah heard from you about your worst dating experiences. Thank you to Tavishya, Troy, Amber, Brett Allen of the Open Mic Podcast, and the amazing Karrine Steffans for sharing their experiences! These are not your average Halloween Horror Stories. These stories include:
Do you have a dating horror story we haven’t heard yet? Tweet us or let us know in the comments below!
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Dating Safety & You’ve Got Mail
IT’S NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH!
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In honor of #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth, we’ve got important tips on how to date safely in today’s online dating climate. Evin Rose, dating and love life transformation coach for millennial women, returns to co-host this week’s episode. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (3:07)
Ariana gave back the ring, but kept the pig
Ariana and Pete Davidson have called it quits, TMZ reports. Even though this isn’t surprising, we are sad for them. Ariana has been going through a lot, but Pete’s comedy may have something to do with the split. Do you think that his jokes go too far?
Hillary Clinton defends Bill Clinton’s affair
Hillary Clinton is in hot water this week after defending Bill’s affair with Monica Lewinsky. According to Hillary, Bill’s affair was not an abuse of power because Monica was an adult. We have thoughts.
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Has anyone ever told you that you look like your BF?
You’re not the only one. According to the HuffPost, there is an actual scientific reason why. Damona and Evin look into the Theory of Assortative Mating and explain why Brad Pitt looks like every one of his girlfriends.
Dating App algorithms are limiting your options
Some apps are filtering out your matches based on race, according to the Chicago Tribune. In this episode, Damona and Evin tell you why this happens and what you can do to broaden your options.
DATING SAFETY (17:28)
For dating safety tips we welcomed Elise Oberliesen, LA times contributor and author of the Times’ article 7 safety tips to remember for online dating. Damona, Evin, and Elise talked about:
This is one segment you don’t want to miss. While catfish situations and dating scams aren’t the norm, it’s important to always be in the know about what you need to look out for. Like Elise says, remember to always listen to your intuition and if a date seems too good to be true, then it’s time to be cautious.
TECHNICALLY DATING (37:30)
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ROMANCE ROLLBACK (46:03)
Did you know that online dating had it’s origins in the 60s? Even before Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan made online dating popular in You’ve Got Mail, people started the online dating trend with something called “computer dating”. Damona gives us a dating history lesson.
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Cuffing Season & Swipe With Spirit
#CUFFINGSEASON IS HERE!
If you’re looking to cuddle up with a new boo this fall, we have tips to make that relationship last through Valentine’s Day and beyond. Dominique Clark – Relationship Guru, Author, and Media Personality – joins today’s episode and gives us tips on how to find a quality match in these colder months. Here’s the rundown:
D’S DATING DISH (2:12)
The best way to find out what your ex thinks of you
Katie Miller, a 21 year old college student, went viral this week with the exit survey she sends to all of her dates. Would you send something like this to your dates? This isn’t our style, but it definitely gets the job done.
Surprising secret to a happy relationship from Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco stresses the importance of independence in her relationship in this month’s interview with Women’s Health. However, some of her advice may go a little too far. Damona has thoughts.
Sneaters Beware: we’re on to you
Have you ever gone on a date just for the free meal? MetroUK gives us the term for this: Sneating. When is sneating okay and how can you avoid sneaters? Damona and Producer Leah discuss.
#LevelUp (14:17)
The #LevelUpChallenge lives on! Ciara’s summer hit applies to your cuff game, too, ladies and gents. Damona and Dominique break down how you can level up this cuffing season on today’s episode. We talked about a lot:
Dominique raises some really great points about perfection and honesty in this chat. Here is one of the many moments that we loved in this talk with Dominique:
TECHNICALLY DATING (28:01)
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SWIPE WITH SPIRIT (41:50)
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Gender Identity & Astrology of Love
IS LOVE IN THE STARS FOR YOU THIS FALL?
Carol Allen, from Love Is In the Stars, co-hosts this week’s episode. Carol is an astrologer who steers the love lives of many women based on what is written in the stars. Today on the show, she gives us a fantastic fall love forecast and joins us to talk about gender and sexuality because she has a personal connection to this topic through a close transgender family member who she’s supported through his transition. Together with our guest panel, Damona and Carol unpack what your dating life can learn from the experiences of those who have a different sexual orientation or gender identity than you do.
D’S DATING DISH
Why are divorce rates going down?
Thanks millennials! According to Time, a recent study shows that divorce rates dropped 18% from 2008 to 2016 and this is due mostly to the lower divorce rates among millennials. Is it really all that surprising that millennials are divorcing less than generations before them? We don’t think so.
What can you learn from Gen Z daters
According to a study done by the dating app Zoosk, there are a number things that Gen Z does right when it comes to dating. Gen Zers are the least picky daters and swipe right on 33% of the matches they are presented with. How can this help you and what else can you learn from this study? We have answers.
Your childhood faves have a new relationship status!
It’s been a few weeks since former Sesame Street writer, Mark Saltzman, confirmed that Bert and Ernie are indeed a gay couple. The official Sesame Workshop says differently, however. Does it matter whether Bert and Ernie are gay? Does representation matter – even in kids programming? Or are we taking the puppet relationship dynamic too far? The discussion heats up this week.
IDENTITY, SEXUALITY, AND GENDER
Sexuality and Gender Identity: Are they fixed or fluid? How do you know if the way you’ve been living or dating might be limiting your possibility of finding true love and happiness? We sat down with Jasmine Luna and Harry Caldwell to learn more about their experience.
Jasmine Luna is your average queer, transgender, latinx witch. She is a strong advocate for her queer community, which includes work at the Trevor Project and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.
Harry Caldwell is a Jewelry Designer, Yoga Instructor, and Tantra Instructor. He has identified as Pansexual for the last 15+ years and feels compelled to share his knowledge of the energy of love with everyone he encounters in order to reduce the amount of suffering in the world.
We talked about A LOT:
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FALL LOVE FORECAST
Carol Allen gives us the scoop on what the upcoming #VenusRetrograde means for your love life.
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Man School & The Guy Spy
What does #MeToo mean for your love life?
Jonathan Aslay, The Guy Spy, returns to co-host this week’s episode of Dates and Mates. Jonathan is America’s leading Midlife dating and relationship coach and author of Unlocking the Male Mind, Finding Love Online and Why Men Pull Away. Damona and Jonathan interview Matthew Solomon, author of Man School: Relating to Women in the #MeToo Era, and breakdown how we can better relate to each other in today’s dating environment:
D’S DATING DISH (2:20)
Kourtney Kardashian dates younger men. Why don’t you?
Spotted: Post-breakup Kourtney Kardashian out on not one, but TWO dates with men 20 years her junior. This month we’ve seen Kourtney rebounding from breakup with Younes Bendjima (26) with Grownish star Luka Sabbat (20) and a yet to be named Younes look alike. Do you date younger, too?
What secrets is your sexual partner keeping from you?
HuffPost reports that Three in Four people with an STI haven’t told their sexual partners about it. Why are so many people keeping it a secret? We have some insight.
Is love making you fat?
According to Men’s Health, the average person gains 36 pounds in a relationship. 17 of those pounds are gained in the first year of the relationship. The reasons people gain this weight may surprise you!
Man School (16:40)
Today we welcome Matthew Solomon, author and empowerment coach specializing in communication & relationships. Matthew has always had a passion for equality and understanding, which is evident in his work as an author, coach and filmmaker. Damona and Jonathan sit down with Matthew and take a closer look at Man School: Relating with Women in the #MeToo Era. They talk about:
Whether you’re a man or a woman, this book is an excellent read and has a lot of great lessons on how we can better relate to each other in today’s dating environment.
TECHNICALLY DATING (41:56)
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Yoga For Love & Textationships
Hello Lovers, Happy #NationalYogaAwarenessMonth!
This week Rebecca Benenati joins us to co-host a special episode dedicated to Yoga Awareness Month. Rebecca is a certified doula and yoga instructor who is Damona’s teacher and was also her doula in childbirth. Rebecca’s created a large community through Wellborn Lifestyles which offers birth support and soon also yoga classes in Los Angeles. Today Damona and Rebecca discuss how yoga can shift the way you date and improve your relationship:
D’S DATING DISH (2:21)
Does your partner have the seven qualities relationship experts say you need for a lasting relationship?
This week relationship experts told us the 7 Qualities Your Partner Should Have By The Time They’re 30. Do you really need to have these qualities by 30? How does your partner measure up? Damona and Rebecca have thoughts.
Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose give great co-parenting advice
Have you seen this video of Wiz brushing Sebastian’s hair? Great Parenting! Amber and Wiz’s relationship goes to show that you can co-parent after an ugly breakup. Damona and Rebecca discuss Amber Rose’s surprisingly simple co-parenting tip.
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Could your job be hurting your chances at finding love on Tinder?
Tinder has released the most right swiped professions in the US and the UK! Does Tinder think your job is sexy? Find out on today’s show.
YOGA FOR LOVE (17:46)
Damona and Rebecca give us an in depth look at the benefits of yoga for your love life:
TECHNICALLY DATING (33:26)
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DAMONA’S DIATRIBE (41:50)
Are you stuck in a “textationship”? A textationship is a relationship that is essentially text only. Here’s the bad news: Textationships rarely move forward and actually hurt your chances of finding a real relationship. Damona gives us us some much needed tough love and honesty about how to move past your textationship.
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What Women Want & Seeking Arrangement
Are you confused about what women want?
Evin Rose, dating and love life transformation coach for millennial women, co-hosts this week’s episode of Dates & Mates. Last week, we dove deep into the mind of men and figured out what the guys are really thinking. Now it’s the ladies’ turn! Today Damona and Evin sit down with a panel of single women to figure out what women really want. Here’s the rundown:
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Why is it so hard to turn a Tinder date into a relationship?
Research from Michigan State University indicates that couples who meet online are 28% more likely to split up within a year. What makes these relationships different? What expectations should we have for Tinder dates? Damona and Evin discuss.
Put your best foot forward
Picking a first date outfit can be a lot of pressure. This week, MamaM!a published a few suggestions for your first date outfit. Damona and Evin give you some suggestions on how to show off your personality.
Are sugar babies bad for feminism?
SeekingArrangement now has over 3 million users worldwide and the numbers are growing. The average Sugar Baby is 25 and makes about 2800 a month from her Daddies. What are the biggest misconceptions about Sugar Baby and Sugar Daddy/Mommy relationships? Are these relationships actually empowering for Sugar Babies? Damona and Evin have thoughts.
WHAT A GIRL WANTS
Last week, the men told us what really goes on in their head. This week, the ladies got a turn. Today we sat down with Rebecca Bernard and Nelly Dennis to get some answers on what women really want. Here’s what we covered:
You know the drill, fellas. They’re single, ready to mingle, and open for DMs. (Please, no dick pics, thanks.)
TECHNICALLY DATING
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DAMONA’S DIATRIBE
This week we remember Mac Miller and send condolences to his family, friends, and Ariana Grande. Today on Damona’s diatribe, Damona has a message for those who are in relationships with a person struggling with addiction.
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