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2024 Dating Year in Review

What did you see as dating trends in 2024? Did you have some highs and lows this year to help inform your 2025?

Romanticize and Catastrophize in Dating: What’s the next step

In this episode, we discuss ways to short-circuit anxious thinking errors. We also talk about wenises and face knees. You’re welcome.

Dating Vision Boards

Have you ever used a Dating Vision Boards? We discuss what we want on our dating vision boards. Rejoined by comedian Steve Soelberg!

Rejoining and Dating in your Faith

Dating as you re-enter a faith tradition is a unique and challenging proposition. Learn some tips and tricks from dating coach Kristin Sokol.

Soft, Fun, and Feminine – with Jhill Seraphina

In a previous episode with guest Jhill Seraphina, we discussed the book Find a Husband After 35: Using What I Learned at Harvard Business School by Rachel Greenwald. In this episode, Barbie, Nick, and Dating Coach Kristin Sokol, go through how these principles apply...

Find a Husband After 35: (Using What I Learned at Harvard Business School)

Barbie, Nick, Kristin Sokol, and Jhill Seraphina, discuss the best-selling book, Find a Husband After 35: What I learned in Harvard Business School by Rachael Greenwald.

Minisode #6 – Good, Bad, Cute dating stories

It’s time for another Minisode! This time we will be sharing some good, bad, and cute dating stories. Our guest for this episode is Jhill Seraphina, also known as Vibes of Light. We go through some awkward or bad dating stories, some good ones, and some adorably cute and snuggly dating stories. Join us for a fun and quick shot of Barbie Does Dating.

Psychology of First Impressions

The Psychology of First Impressions is a complicated but interesting topic when considered in light of dating. Online dating, in person dating, on the phone, or text, there are many openings for first impressions. Some research shows that you only have 3 seconds to...

Why Don’t Men Ask Questions On Dates?

Why don't men ask questions on dates? Why don't women ask questions on dates? Is asking questions really THAT hard? And if someone doesn't ask really good questions is THAT a deal breaker? Barbie, Nick, and dating coach Kristin Sokol discuss the various experiences...

Can’t Buy Me Love – Using a Matchmaker in Dating

On this episode, we are joined by Catherine who courageously came on to talk about her experience using a paid matchmaking service. Learn some of the principles of what you should expect from a matchmaking service, both as a man or a woman (and they are different)....

Strengthening Your Table Legs

Have you heard of Matthew Hussey? Barbie has, and she wants the world to know who he is. Matthew is a dating and relationship guru/expert/YouTuber that gave an analogy that applies to finding strength in your dating position. Here is the video from Matthew Hussey...

Dating Success Formula with Kristin Sokol

Is there a Dating Success Formula? Kristin Sokol is our special guest on this episode to teach us about this formula is, and how it can help you in dating.

Dating to Open Doors

Dating to open doors is a mindset that allows you to embrace opportunities, rather than be afraid of things you fear NOT happening. This is more than just a mindset, it is also some practical ideas of what you can do to improve your success with dating apps, with starting conversations, and with avoiding common mistakes that discount what would otherwise be a solid opportunity or relationship. Whether you are looking to meeting new people, or wether you want to find your spouse, this episode will have some tips and helps that are guaranteed to open doors to dating possibilities…or your money back 😉

Stop Jumping to Step 6!

Stop jumping to step 6! What is step 6 you say? Well, we will tell you. Kristen Sokol, who is Barbie and Steve's dating coach, has this list of steps or phases of a relationship. One of the most common ways that even healthy dating relationships fail is by jumping to...

Discussion on the Interview with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

After last week's episode with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, Barbie, Steve, and Nick wanted to have a conversation where we could digest all the beautiful things she shared. This episode is our after-discussion of the episode that we felt helped to share some insights that...

Dating for a Differentiated Marriage with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, an LDS Marriage and Sex therapist, and host of her own podcast called “Room For Two.” She joins us to discuss many different aspects of how single or unmarried individuals can differentiate in their relationships, help to recognize and overcome the fear of commitment, as well as discuss healthier ways to approach the nuanced subject of sexual intimacy, and compatibility, in celibate/chaste unmarried relationships.