33,000 Dates Later: What Actually Works in Dating After 50? | Andrea McGinty

What does someone who's helped facilitate over 33,000 dates know about finding love that the rest of us don't?Quite a lot, apparently!This week on From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea sits down with dating expert and matchmaker Andrea McGinty, founder of 33,000 Dates and the original creator of It's Just Lunch, for a refreshingly honest conversation about modern dating, dating apps, and finding love after 50.And here's a little twist: Andrea McGinty's matchmaking career began when her fiancé called off their wedding just days before the ceremony. Talk about turning heartbreak into something extraordinary!With more than 30 years in the dating industry, Andrea has seen just about everything. And she's not holding back on what singles are doing wrong, why dating apps aren't necessarily the problem, and what you can do differently to improve your chances of meeting someone.We're talking about everything from whether women should message men first to how long you should text before meeting, what makes a great dating profile, and whether you should give someone a second date when there are absolutely no butterflies.In this episode:How getting dumped days before her wedding inspired It's Just LunchWhy Andrea believes there are still plenty of great men and women on dating appsThe biggest mistakes singles make when dating onlineWhy women shouldn't always wait for men to make the first moveMatchmaking versus dating apps versus meeting people in real lifeHow to improve your dating profile and attract better matchesWhy endless texting and phone calls can sabotage a potential connectionWhen to take a conversation offline and meet in personHow to approach dating after divorce and over 50The first-date rules Andrea wants singles to reconsiderPlus, we put Andrea in the hot seat with some real-life dating scenarios, and her answers might surprise you!And don't miss our rapid-fire game, Date Him or Delete Him! Would you go on a second date with zero butterflies? Date someone recently divorced? Or keep seeing someone who looks perfect on paper but doesn't feel right?If you're frustrated with dating apps, tired of disappointing first dates, or wondering whether finding love again is even possible, this episode is packed with advice you can actually use.Because maybe the problem isn't that there are no good people left. Maybe we just need to change how we're dating.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Meet Andrea McGinty: 33,000 Dates01:50 Getting Dumped Days Before Her Wedding02:50 How It's Just Lunch Was Born08:33 How Dating Has Changed Over 30 Years12:08 Why Women Should Make the First Move15:08 Matchmaking vs. Online Dating21:42 The Story Behind 33,000 Dates42:03 How Long Should You Text Before Meeting?47:50 When to Get Off Dating Apps50:18 AI-Generated Dating Messages53:34 Advice for People Exhausted by Dating💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Ready to stop wasting time on dating apps and start dating a little smarter?Check out Andrea McGinty and 33,000 Dates to learn more about her approach to modern dating.And I want to hear from you! What's your biggest frustration with dating apps? The endless texting? Bad profiles? People who never actually want to meet?Send me a DM or email me at [email protected] if you enjoyed this episode, follow From Mrs. to Ms., leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend who's still out there looking for love!Remember, stay true to you!🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected]'s FREE Emotional Detachment GuideStay connected with Andrea McGinty🌐 Website: https://www.33000dates.com💕 Take Andrea's Relationship Dating Profile assessment on her website to discover your dating strengths, blind spots, and areas for improvement.📖 Book: 2nd Acts: Winning Strategies for Dating Over 50 — featuring 166 practical dating strategies.📚 Book details: https://www.33000dates.com/book💌 Interested in dating coaching? Visit Andrea's website to learn about her programs and consultations.Please help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

What if the biggest sign you're in a healthy relationship isn't butterflies, excitement, or chemistry, but the fact that you finally feel at peace?In this deeply personal solo episode of From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea opens up about her life after divorce, the responsibilities she's carried for her family, the heartbreak that changed her perspective on relationships, and what it's been like to find love again.She's sharing the real story behind her new relationship, including meeting someone on Bumble, navigating long distance, learning to trust again, and realizing that love doesn't have to come with constant anxiety.But even when things feel right, old relationship wounds can show up when you least expect them. Andrea shares a moment that brought those feelings rushing back and how a simple, honest conversation showed her just how different a healthy relationship can be.This episode is about more than finding love. It's about setting boundaries, recognizing your worth, allowing yourself to be vulnerable, and discovering what it feels like to finally be yourself with someone.Whether you're divorced, dating again, healing from heartbreak, or wondering if your person is still out there, this one's for you.In this episode:Life after divorce and the emotional weight of family responsibilitiesThe heartbreak and betrayal that changed everythingFinding love unexpectedly on BumbleDating long distance and making a relationship a priorityWhy healthy love can feel unfamiliarHow past relationship anxiety can resurfaceSetting standards without settlingFinding someone who loves every version of you⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Have you ever been in a relationship that felt completely different from anything you'd experienced before? Maybe for the first time you didn't feel anxious, insecure, or like you had to prove yourself.I'd love to hear your story!Send me a DM, email me at [email protected], or connect with me on Instagram.And if this episode resonated with you, please follow From Mrs. to Ms., leave a rating and review, and share it with someone who needs a little reminder that love is still possible.Stay true to you! ❤️🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected]'s FREE Emotional Detachment GuideBuy me a cup of coffee? (every little bit helps 💕)

He says he's emotionally mature. He's ready for a relationship. He's a protector, a provider, and he knows how to treat a woman.But what happens when his actions tell a completely different story?This week on From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea sits down with relationship coach and relational leadership mentor Mike Elliott for an eye opening conversation about emotional availability, relationship patterns, and why some men don't show up as the partners they claim to be.After his own divorce brought him to rock bottom, Mike was forced to confront the childhood wounds, coping mechanisms, and emotional patterns he hadn't even realized were affecting his marriage. What he discovered changed the way he approaches love, vulnerability, and relationships.Together, Andrea and Mike explore why men sometimes say all the right things but fail to follow through, how to recognize genuine emotional maturity, and why asking the uncomfortable questions early in dating can save you from heartbreak later.They also share an unexpectedly emotional moment about healing, learning to receive love, and finding the courage to face the parts of ourselves we've spent years avoiding.In this episode:Why a man might genuinely believe he's emotionally available when his behavior says otherwiseThe difference between emotional maturity and simply knowing what to sayHow childhood experiences can influence adult relationshipsWhat to watch for when a man's words and actions don't alignWhy difficult conversations reveal so much about someone's emotional capacityHow to recognize accountability, vulnerability, and healthy relationship behaviorWhy personal healing starts with looking inwardWhether you're dating again, recovering from heartbreak, or trying to understand the patterns in your relationships, this conversation offers a different perspective on what emotional availability really looks like.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Emotional Maturity: The Truth Behind the Words00:49 Why Men Repeat Childhood Relationship Patterns06:16 Meet Relationship Coach Mike Elliott07:56 When His Words Don't Match His Actions09:29 The Divorce That Changed Everything11:37 How Success Can Mask Emotional Wounds13:33 Could His Marriage Have Been Saved?15:18 The Coping Mechanisms That Kept Him Numb17:48 Facing Trauma and Learning to Be Vulnerable21:21 Why Emotional Healing Hit So Close to Home26:24 Investing in Yourself Without Losing Yourself32:17 Why You Should Never Feel Pressured by a Coach33:34 Why Men Promise More Than They Deliver35:42 Do Emotionally Unavailable Men Know What They're Doing?37:00 Why Claiming Emotional Maturity Can Be a Red Flag39:36 What to Do When His Actions Don't Match His Words41:27 Questions to Ask When Dating42:42 Why Women Fear Asking Difficult Questions43:48 How to Recognize Emotional Maturity48:01 The Relational Authority Framework Explained50:02 Gentle Power, Accountability, and Healthy Masculinity52:31 Where to Find Mike Elliott💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Follow the podcast wherever you listen, and subscribe on YouTube for more honest conversations about dating, relationships, healing, and life after divorce.If this episode resonates with you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. And don't forget to rate and review From Mrs. to Ms. Your support helps more women find these conversations.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Mike Elliott◎ Instagram: Link🌐 Website: Link✉️ Email: [email protected] : Sacred WeStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected]'s FREE Emotional Detachment GuidePlease help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

Are you struggling with people pleasing in dating and relationships or saying yes when you really want to say no?In this episode of From Mrs. to Ms., Andrea sits down with award winning leadership coach and master hypnotherapist Amy Green Smith to talk about how to stop people pleasing, set healthy boundaries, say no without guilt, and stop abandoning your own needs to keep other people happy.Andrea gets personal about the ways people pleasing has shown up in her own dating life, including a date she knew she wanted to cancel, her tendency to accommodate other people's preferences, and even a recent moment when she realized she was looking to someone else for approval.Amy explains how to recognize when compromise has crossed into self abandonment, why someone's reaction to your boundaries can tell you a lot about the relationship, and how to stop overexplaining every time you say no.You'll also learn Amy's simple three step framework for having difficult conversations, how to practice speaking up in low stakes situations, and why taking inventory of what you complain about can reveal exactly where you may need stronger boundaries.Then Andrea puts Amy through “Compromise or People Pleasing?” with real dating scenarios including changing plans for someone you're dating, agreeing to keep things casual when you really want commitment, and staying quiet about something that hurt you because everything else is going so well.Amy leaves us with one powerful reminder:“Do not allow your silence to make you a liar.”If you've ever worried that setting a boundary will make you difficult, selfish, or unlovable, this conversation is for you.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Meet Amy Green Smith02:07 Why We Say Yes When We Want to Say No07:02 What People Pleasing Really Looks Like12:03 Healthy Compromise vs. Self Abandonment20:03 How to Recognize People Pleasing22:07 How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty25:33 Why We Overexplain Our Boundaries28:41 Can You Take Back a Yes?31:16 Andrea Gets Vulnerable About Seeking Approval37:06 The Three Step Boundary Recipe40:12 When Someone Pushes Back on Your Boundary47:18 How to Rebuild Trust in Yourself48:30 The Complaint Inventory50:27 Game: Compromise or People Pleasing?58:50 Do Not Let Your Silence Make You a Liar💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: This week, pay attention to the moments when you’re about to say yes when you really want to say no. Before you answer, ask yourself: Am I choosing this because I genuinely want to, or because I’m afraid of disappointing someone? Start with one small moment and choose yourself.If you’re enjoying From Mrs. to Ms., take a second to rate and review the podcast. It’s one of the easiest ways to help more women find these conversations, and it truly helps the show grow. And if this episode made you think of someone who needs to hear it, send it their way.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Amy Green Smith▶ YouTube: @heyamygreensmith◎ Instagram:@heyamygreensmith🌐 Website: Amy Green SmithThe Boundaries Over Burnout Private Podcast Series is a free, six-episode mini-course that takes you from "I know I should set better boundaries" to actually having the tools, the framework, and the exact words to speak up without guilt. Evidence-based with specific scripts, it's delivered straight to your podcast app. Grab it here: amygreensmith.com/free.Stay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected]'s Emotional Detachment GuidePlease help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

Harry Jowsey is down to five women, the wedding is ONE WEEK away, and finally someone is asking the question I’ve been screaming at my TV: Wait… you actually expect me to marry you next week?!On this Episode 6 recap of Let’s Marry Harry, we’re heading to Las Vegas, meeting the families, watching Dannelle and Harry drop the L-word, and unpacking why Amber’s hesitation may actually make her one of the most marriage-ready women left.Plus, the bathroom mystery continues, Sam starts asking some very important questions, Harry faces the ultimate parent test, and I’m raising his Husband Material Score to its highest number yet.Is Dannelle still the woman to beat? Is Amber becoming the real frontrunner? And is Harry actually starting to look like… husband material?Let’s get into it.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Who’s Actually Ready for Marriage?01:35 – The Amber & Harry Bathroom Mystery03:20 – Vegas Baby: Five Women Remain04:45 – Dannelle & Harry Say “I Love You”06:40 – Meet the Families: Harry Faces the Parent Test09:15 – Amber’s Family & Their Connection Through Grief11:20 – The Wedding Is NEXT WEEK?!13:50 – Why Amber’s Hesitation Is a Green Flag15:30 – Harry Chooses His Final Three18:25 – Why Abby & Emma Go Home20:45 – Dannelle vs. Amber vs. Sam22:55 – Girl, Run: His Certainty Doesn’t Override Yours24:15 – Wait… I Actually Agree With Harry25:40 – Harry’s Husband Material Score: 6/1027:35 – My Women’s Ranking After Episode 629:35 – The Biggest Lesson From Episode 631:15 – Final Thoughts & Episode 7 Tease💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Who do YOU think is actually ready for marriage? Is it Dannelle, who knows exactly what she wants? Amber, who’s questioning whether five weeks is enough time to make the biggest commitment of her life? Or Sam, who’s starting to question whether Harry’s story actually adds up? Edit-09---AndreaAnd I need your Harry Husband Material Score. I gave him his highest score yet: 6/10. Am I being too generous? 😂🎧 Listen Here ⭐ Rate and review the podcast — I’ll be reading some of your reviews on an upcoming episode.Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

What happens after the divorce papers are signed and suddenly you’re sitting there thinking… what the hell do I do now?This week, Andrea sits down with Amber Lee, creator of Separation Story Time, for a hilarious, honest and surprisingly vulnerable conversation about the part of divorce nobody really prepares you for: becoming single again.Amber shares how her own divorce led her to start documenting the messy moments of starting over, eventually turning those stories into Separation Story Time and a community of people navigating divorce, dating, single parenthood and everything that comes next.Andrea and Amber get into dating apps, the divorce glow up, terrible dates, falling in love again, being naked with someone new after marriage, body insecurity, sex after divorce, dating as a single mom and the very strange experience of realizing you actually might like this new version of yourself.They also get very honest about the grief that can exist even when you know a marriage needed to end, why healing is anything but linear, and what Amber wishes someone had told her when she was sitting in the hardest part of starting over.And yes… there are dating disasters. Because obviously.In this episode:• What divorce actually feels like versus what you think it will feel like• Why dating apps feel like an endless supply of “options” that aren't really options• The divorce glow up and becoming the main character in your own life again• Falling in love after divorce• Sex and body confidence after marriage• Dating while raising a child• When to introduce someone you're dating to your kids• Staying friends with an ex• Younger men, splitting the check and post divorce thirst traps• Why starting over can eventually become something you never expectedAmber’s reminder for anyone in the messy middle: your life isn't over. You can grieve what mattered and still build a life you love on the other side.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The part of divorce nobody talks about01:40 How Separation Story Time started05:37 Getting married young and why the marriage ended08:45 What Amber thought divorce would be like12:30 The first date after divorce16:08 The divorce glow up21:11 Dating apps: love them or hate them?24:09 Where do you actually meet people now?28:01 Catfishing and dating profile lies33:18 Hinge, Bumble and Tinder35:32 Sex after marriage36:36 Body confidence and intimacy after divorce43:53 Dating as a single mom47:11 When should someone meet your child?50:47 Divorce & dating rapid fire55:41 Checking your ex's social media57:27 Would Amber ever get married again?58:17 What every woman starting over needs to hear💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: If this episode made you think of a woman who is navigating her own “Mrs. to Ms.” chapter, send it to her. And don’t forget to follow the show and leave a review.Find Amber and read Separation Story Time:Separation Story TimeFollow @SeparationStoryTime on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

SPOILER WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 5 of Let’s Marry Harry.Harry Jowsey just said “I love you”… and almost immediately regretted it.Episode 5 of Netflix’s Let’s Marry Harry finally gives us some of the emotional depth I’ve been waiting for. Harry opens up about his fear of losing love, Amber and Harry connect over grief, Sam starts asking the questions that actually matter, and Juliana wants Harry to finally tell her how he feels.And then everything goes off the rails.Juliana tells Harry she loves him. Harry says it back. The problem? He doesn’t mean it.We’re talking about why saying “I love you” just to avoid an uncomfortable moment isn’t kindness, why self-awareness means very little without behavioral change, and why chemistry and compatibility are two completely different things.Plus, Amber shoots to the top of my board after a surprisingly vulnerable date… right before that mysterious bathroom situation changes the entire mood.My Harry Husband Material Score is officially back up to a 5.5/10, but with that shower still running, I’m not sure how long it’s going to survive.Tell me: Was Harry wrong for saying “I love you” when he didn’t mean it? Is Amber your new frontrunner? And what is YOUR Harry Husband Material Score this week?Follow From Mrs. to Ms. so you don’t miss my Episode 6 recap.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Is Harry Becoming Husband Material?05:00 Harry’s Fear of Losing Love07:15 Amber & Harry Connect Over Grief10:20 Sam Asks the Right Questions15:10 The “I Love You” Disaster23:15 Self-Awareness Without Behavioral Change28:10 Harry Ends Things With Juliana35:00 Amber & Harry Disappear Into the Bathroom 👀40:30 Harry’s Husband Material Score💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Would you forgive someone for saying “I love you” when they didn’t mean it? Tell me in the comments, and follow From Mrs. to Ms. for the Episode 6 recap.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

What happens when a first date turns into a full blown debate about how men and women date?Traditional Man is back for Part 2, and this time the conversation goes way beyond what happened between Andrea and him.After hearing Andrea’s original episode about their date, he came on the podcast to explain his perspective. In Part 1, they unpacked what he says Andrea got wrong, why he was “testing” her, the low cut dress debate, feeling objectified and whether effort on a date creates expectations.Now things get even spicier.Traditional Man shares his views on sexual history, dating double standards, what men really think about a woman’s past, why he believes women’s preferences are celebrated while men’s are criticized, and one statement Andrea absolutely needed him to explain:“Women control sex. Men control commitment.”Andrea and Amy push back.Do women control commitment too? Do men also decide whether sex happens? Should someone’s sexual past determine their value as a future partner? And can you have a dating preference without judging people who do not fit it?Then the conversation takes one final unexpected turn.And just when you think the debate is over, Andrea finally asks the question she never got answered: Did he actually want a second date? His answer might be the biggest surprise of the entire conversation.This conversation is provocative, uncomfortable at times, surprisingly funny and exactly why dating conversations need more than one perspective.Now I want to hear yours.Did hearing Traditional Man explain his perspective change your opinion at all? Which argument did you agree with? Which one had you yelling at your phone?And if you haven’t listened to Part 1 or the original Traditional Man episode, S8 E11, start there first.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Does a Woman’s Past Matter? 03:50 Are Men and Women Judged Differently? 04:24 3 Partners vs. 70 Partners 05:00 Men Care About a Woman’s Past? 07:31 Dating Generalizations and Safety 09:37 What Men Really Think About Sexual History 10:27 “Your Playbook Is Exhausting” 12:07 Are Women’s Preferences Celebrated More Than Men’s? 13:03 Women Control Sex, Men Control Commitment? 15:55 Older Women Dating Younger Men 17:20 Does Scarcity Create Value in Dating? 18:06 Preferences vs. Judgment 20:27 Andrea Apologizes About the Flowers 😂 20:56 Did He Actually Want a Second Date? 22:30 Same Date, Two Completely Different Experiences 💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Do women control sex while men control commitment? Should someone’s sexual history matter when choosing a partner? And can we have preferences without placing judgment on people who don’t fit them?Come find me on Instagram @from.mrs.2.ms and send me a DM with the argument you agreed with most AND the one you completely disagreed with.And if you’re new to this story, listen to the original Traditional Man episode, S8 E11, and Part 1 first. Trust me, you need the backstory.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)

Spoiler alert: We are recapping Episode 4 of Netflix’s Let’s Marry Harry, and Harry Jowsey may finally be showing a few signs of husband material. But do not get too excited.Andrea is joined by dating and relationship coach Ozzie Osborne to break down the growing tension between Amber and Juliana, Abby’s surprisingly meaningful conversation about married life, and Rickiyah’s powerful decision to choose herself when Harry could not fully choose her.Then Harry identifies his toxic dynamic with Juliana, admits that he feels himself slipping into old patterns, recognizes that he is love bombing her… and saves her anyway.Is self awareness actually growth if your choices never change? Is Harry looking for a wife, or is he still chasing chemistry, validation, and the emotional high of an unhealthy connection?Andrea gives Harry a husband material score of 5 out of 10. Ozzie is far less generous.Follow From Mrs. to Ms. for more Let’s Marry Harry recaps, honest dating conversations, and plenty of opinions you may or may not agree with.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Harry Jowsey and the husband material debate04:24 Is Harry finally showing some growth?12:23 Amber interrupts Juliana’s time with Harry18:08 The blindfolded communication challenge21:11 Abby asks the right question about marriage24:25 Rickiyah confronts Harry about their connection29:47 Rickiyah chooses herself31:04 Harry recognizes his toxic pattern with Juliana39:06 The elimination ceremony begins41:01 Harry saves Juliana despite every red flag43:22 Elli is sent home46:17 Harry’s husband material score48:44 Andrea’s Episode 4 frontrunners53:54 Final verdict and listener questions💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Was Harry right to save Juliana? And what did you think about Rickiyah walking away? Share your husband material score for Harry after Episode 4.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] connected with Ozzie Osborne◎ Instagram: @IamozzieosborneWanna buy me a cup of coffee? (every little bit helps 💕)

What happens when the man you talked about on your podcast actually listens... and wants to respond?Back in Season 8, Episode 11, Andrea shared the story of a date with a self proclaimed “Traditional Man.” She walked away from the date feeling questioned, tested and, at times, objectified. He walked away with a very different interpretation of what happened.If you haven’t heard the original episode, go back and listen to S8 E11 first for the full story.And yes, he heard the episode.This week, Amy Watts is back as Andrea revisits the date and the claims he says she got wrong. But instead of trying to guess what he meant, they decide to ask him directly.Traditional Man joins the conversation to explain his side, including what being a traditional man means to him, why he says he was “testing” Andrea, why he searched through her Instagram before their date, and whether a woman showing her body publicly creates any expectation about what she should give a man privately.Then the conversation gets even more interesting when Andrea asks one very simple question:“Did you earn my low cut dress?”His answer opens up an entirely different conversation about dating, vulnerability, effort, entitlement and what men and women believe they owe each other when dating. This is only Part 1.Do you hear entitlement in his perspective, or do you understand where he’s coming from?⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 He’s Here: Traditional Man Responds 01:18 He Heard the Original Episode 05:07 What Andrea Got Wrong 11:44 “I Was Testing You” 14:27 Does a Man Care About a Woman’s Past? 17:24 Women Control Sex, Men Control Commitment? 19:14 Traditional Man Joins the Conversation 27:48 What Is a “Traditional Man”? 30:38 The Low Cut Dress Debate 43:49 Vulnerability or Entitlement? 44:18 “Did You Earn My Low Cut Dress?” 🔥💡 I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Listen now, then come find me on Instagram @from.mrs.2.ms and tell me whose perspective you understand more. And make sure you’re following so you don’t miss Part 2.🎧 Listen Here Apple: From Mrs to MsSpotify: From Mrs to MsStay connected with Andrea ▶ YouTube: @frommrs2ms ◎ Instagram:@from.mrs.2.ms ♪ TikTok: @from.mrs.2.ms 🌐 Website: From Mrs to Ms Podcast✉️ Email: [email protected] help support the show (every little bit helps 💕)