Dare To Date Me Podcast

10/11/2026

re Your Standards High—or Just Convenient? 🚩
Marla: Having standards doesn’t make you difficult. Wanting honesty, consistency, and someone who can make actual plans is not asking for a luxury upgrade.

Max: True. But “I know my worth” isn’t a free pass to bring zero curiosity, accountability, or effort. You can’t demand emotional maturity and disappear every time a conversation gets uncomfortable.

Marla: And you can’t call someone “too picky” just because they won’t accept what you’re offering.

Here’s the uncomfortable part: Sometimes our standards protect us. Sometimes they protect us from ever having to be vulnerable. Can we tell the difference?

💬 What’s one nonnegotiable you stand by—and one expectation you’ve had to rethink?

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10/10/2026

Who Pays—and What Are We Really Keeping Score Of? 💸
Marla: If you invite me on a date, have a plan. Romance shouldn’t feel like a group project where I do all the work and you show up asking what we’re doing.

Max: Agreed. But buying dinner doesn’t buy affection, a second date, or access to anyone’s body. And wanting an equal partner while treating the check as a test deserves a little discussion.

Marla: Absolutely. Generosity is attractive. Entitlement isn’t—on either side of the table.

Maybe the controversial question isn’t “Who pays?” It’s “Are we looking for kindness and effort—or an arrangement that benefits us?”

🍸 Who should pay: the person who asks, alternating dates, or splitting it? Tell us your rule—and whether you actually say it out loud.

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10/09/2026

The “Let’s See Where This Goes” Situation 👀
Marla: “Let’s see where this goes” sounds cute until we’ve been going nowhere for six months. I’m not asking you to pick wedding colors. I’m asking whether you’re dating me or just keeping me entertained until your first choice texts back.

Max: Fair. But asking for clarity isn’t the same as trying to lock down a relationship after two good dates and an appetizer. Sometimes people need time—not a courtroom cross-examination.

Marla: Take your time. Just don’t expect exclusive access while you conduct your research. 💅

The real debate: When does “taking it slow” become wasting someone’s time—and have you ever been the person doing the wasting?

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