Marriage is Overrated

Ess and Kaide met a few years ago on a dating app and now refer to each other as platonic life partners. In this episode we speak about being different types of poly, relationship anarchy, queerness, gender identity, and what it's like to be sober curious.

Serena is approaching 30 and lives in the east of The Netherlands. She is new-ish to the dating scene and is exploring every avenue in her quest to find 'the one'—or at least one of the ones. She's tried dating apps for vegetarians and vegans, speed dating, and this time, she’s committed to taking it slow and trying not to land in a relationship after a first date.

Our next guest is 58 years old and lives in Lincoln, Nebraska. He’s been dating on and off for the last twelve years, after being married for nearly thirty years. In this episode, we talk about dating sober, what it looks like to know what you really want in a relationship, and how age comes into play when considering a future with someone else.

David is 45 and lives in Omaha, Nebraska (USA). Before this recent round, the last time he was single and dating was in 2005. In this episode, we talk about the changes in the dating scene and how technology has influenced that, what it's like to be dating as a parent, and most importantly, how "you can't say the wrong thing to the right person."

Have you downloaded and thrown the dating apps off your phone multiple times in the same day? Wessel has, so he gets it. He's 31-years-old, living in the Netherlands, looking for "The One," and feeling frustrated by the world of dating today. This episode touches on many of the frustrations of modern dating, and offers some brave new date ideas. Enjoy!

We're back! Kicking off Season 2 of Dating Log is Le, a 31-year-old adventurous type who is meeting people on the trails and at the one club in town. We talk about turning dates into friends, when your date misreads the situation, and what makes a good date story.

In our next BONUS episode, we're speaking with Roos, a matchmaker based in Amsterdam. Curious about what exactly a matchmaker does and how she works? Spoiler alert: TOTALLY OFFLINE. Roos believes that love is not digital, and true connection happens in real life.

In our second BONUS episode, we sit down and chat with a dating coach: Dario van der Kraken. This episode is full of tips, advice, and wisdom, that is sure to help you on your dating journey.More about Dario: Dario is your go-to coach to navigate the complexities of gay dating and relationships. By focusing on personal growth and meaningful relationships, he empowers you to unlock the love life you’ve always wanted. You can find him on Instagram @dario.lifecoach or on his website: www.dario.coach

You asked and we're delivering. The roles are reversed as your regular host Wyndham takes a seat on the other side of the table. This is the first of a few Bonus Episodes we've got coming your way in the off-season, make sure to subscribe!

Jimmie is a 34-year-old English teacher living and dating in China. He speaks in metaphors and truth and shares what it's like to date as an outsider in a culture that has a long tradition of marriage for honor. Furthermore, this episode gives us some guidelines to help us figure out: are you dating, or are you in a relationship?