

Mostly Dating
Carleigh
Mostly Dating is a podcast with approachable advice for every stage of dating and relationships. Host Carleigh Ferrante dives into the world of modern dating and relationships with approachable, relatable advice. Tune in weekly for practical tips, listener questions, and conversations that help you build healthier, happier, and more lasting connections—and find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 38min
218. Do You Need To Be Fully Over Your Ex To Date Again?
Welcome back! Today we're answering a few longer listener questions.
what we talk about:
What to do when your needs are not being met in a relationship
What does it really mean when someone wants to “take things slow?”
What to do when they finally change but it feels too late?
Do ultimatums work in relationships?
Exactly what to say when you’re stuck in a situationship
& more!
Links I mentioned:
Red light face mask
Healthier sesame chicken
Seven Sundays cereal
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As always, find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com.
And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Sep 9, 2024 • 43min
217. Help! He Forgot My Birthday 2 Years In A Row
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions.
what we talk about:
Ways to improve communication in a relationship
What to do when the person you're dating forgets your birthday
Am I the red flag for being underwhelmed by their birthday celebration?
What to do when you're only attracted to people who aren't emotionally available
Is it a red flag if they tell you they paused their dating apps?
& more!
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As always, find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com.
And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Aug 26, 2024 • 36min
216. The One Question I Always Ask On Early Dates
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions.
what we talk about:
7 steps to get over a breakup
Is it a red flag if they call you their ex's name?
How to handle different sex drives in a relationship + what to do when your partner never initiates
Early signs someone is emotionally available
Who should initiate early dates?
What to do when you hit it off with someone while traveling but it fizzles when you get home?
& more!
📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com.
And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Aug 12, 2024 • 44min
215. Is It Possible To Slow Down A Love Bomber?
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions.
what we talk about:
My rant on how dating is actually a lot like finding a job
How to let go of your partner's past
Is it normal to want to break up with them because they are messy?
Why you're having trouble getting beyond the first date
What to do when there isn't physical attraction on early dates
Getting back together with an ex who has changed
How often to respond to someone's messages on an app
When to stop dating other people
& more!
📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com.
And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Aug 5, 2024 • 43min
214. 11 Common Behaviors That Are Damaging Your Relationship
Welcome back! Today we're talking about behaviors that damage your relationship, create distance, and ultimately cause breakups.
what we talk about:
the difference between the silent treatment and taking time to think/cool down
how to stop assuming your partner's feelings/thoughts/needs & what to do when they assume yours
what happens when arguments go unresolved
my thoughts on "never go to bed angry"
why you need to talk to your partner more about sex (& how to do it)
what to do when actions don't match words (or vice versa)
when comparison to past relationships is helpful (& when it's not)
& more!
👀 the post I reference all episode
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As always, find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com.
And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!
Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnreDjkuU3Z/

Jul 29, 2024 • 37min
213. Signs They're Falling In Love With You
Welcome back! Today's episode starts with a few listener questions and then we dive into some subtle and telltale signs someone is in love with you.
what we talk about:
Timelines for saying I love you
Should you slide into someone's DMs if they didn't match you back on a dating app?
My new favorite way to write a Bumble bio
Questions to ask to see if someone is right for you
Signs someone is falling in love with you
& more!
📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com.
And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Jul 22, 2024 • 35min
212. Why You Need To Have Uncomfortable Conversations & How To Do It
Welcome back! Today's episode dives into a few recent viral topics and wraps up with listener questions.
what we talk about:
Tips for introducing a partner to your family or friends (+ my own experience)
Why it's important to have deep conversations in a relationship
Deep conversation starters for dates
How to bring up uncomfortable conversation topics in a relationship
The differences between dating 30+ vs. dating in your 20s
The best ways to start a conversation on a dating app
& more!
📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me
📣 Book a 1:1 video or phone call with me
the posts I referenced:
5 uncomfortable conversations to have before getting engaged
9 deep conversation starters for better dates
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlydating.
To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com.
And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Jul 16, 2024 • 32min
211. The Lesson We Can All Learn From Work Crushes
Welcome back! Today we're answering rapid-fire listener questions.
what we talk about:
How to talk to your partner about something they do that's bothering you
What to do when you feel "blank" or like you aren't good enough
Why we need to stop using our dating lives as a measurement tool for how great we are.
How to get over a crush on a married coworker
& more!
📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me
📣 Book a 1:1 video or phone call with me
💌 Sign up for my free newsletter, Mostly Dating
📖 Date with intention with my digital dating planner or ebook (use code IG10 for $10 off)
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast.
To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com.
And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Jul 8, 2024 • 35min
210. Your Complete Guide To Defining The Relationship
Welcome back! Today we're talking about all things DTR.
what we talk about:
Things to do before defining the relationship
Things you should know before defining the relationship
Signs it's time to define the relationship
How to get comfortable talking about sex with your partner
& more!
Other posts, episodes, & products referenced:
Episode with Emily Morse (@sexwithemily)
How to DTR
Wonderlust Intimacy Deck (use MOSTLYBALANCED for a discount)
📣 Get a custom dating app profile makeover from me
📣 Book a 1:1 video or phone call with me
💌 Sign up for my free newsletter, Mostly Dating
📖 Date with intention with my digital dating planner or ebook (use code IG10 for $10 off)
As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast.
To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com.
And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!

Jul 1, 2024 • 39min
209. The Best Date Spots In NYC For Every Relationship Phase with The Carboholic
Welcome back! Today we’re joined by Rachel Brotman, creator and founder of @thecarboholic. This episode is a little different, we're doing a deep dive into all the best dating spots in NYC.
Don't live in New York? Save this for your next visit!
what we talk about:
How Rachel became a food content creator & eventually quit her full time job
How to find out about all the best new restaurants & how to get the hard-to-get reservations
Where to go for: a first date, second/third date, affordable date, non-drinking date, double date, group date, meeting the parents date, special occasion date, & more
Our thoughts on who should pay & how to offer
What to do when you don't like the date location they suggest
How to approach someone IRL in a restaurant/bar setting
& more!
Find Rachel on Instagram or TikTok or head to her website where she has a ton of free guides and resources.
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As always, find us on Instagram @mostlydating. To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, email hello@wearemostlybalanced.com. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review!