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Dating Intentionally

204. How To Make Dating Apps Work (Even If You Hate Them)

Dating Intentionally

Talia Koren

Self-improvement, Education, Relationships, Society & Culture

4.7597 Ratings

🗓️ 21 October 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

You don’t have to love dating apps to make them work, but you do need a grounded strategy so you don't lose your mind!
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to use dating apps without swearing off them for good every few months (only to come back again). You’ll learn the mindset shifts that make apps less frustrating, how to write a profile that actually gets attention, and what to do when the flakiness or ghosting gets to you. I also answer your top listener questions about filters, messaging, and finding emotionally available people online. Do the apps kinda suck? Yes. But do they allow you to connect with more single people? Also yes.


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0:00.0

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0:05.2

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0:14.4

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0:19.6

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0:21.4

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0:26.9

I'm on a fiber kick. So that is great to enjoy after a long day of interviews and recording.

0:32.5

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0:37.3

who used to work in the food space

0:38.7

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0:56.1

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1:01.4

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1:06.0

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1:19.1

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1:25.3

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1:40.1

Right now, when it comes to dating apps, it's like no one really wants to use them, but we know it's how so many people are meeting these days.

1:50.2

So in this episode, we're revisiting the apps and breaking down how to use them in 2025 and beyond so you can go on more dates and spend less time questioning whether or not you should just delete them forever.

2:01.0

Welcome back to dating intentionally. I'm Talia. I'm sharing no nonsense advice for navigating dating and relationships with confidence and ease, whether you've been dating for a while or you're just starting out. I believe dating can be fun. Yes, even when you're using dating apps. I know people don't usually use

2:06.4

dating apps and fun in the same breath, but stick with me because today we're going to revisit

2:12.1

the apps. We're breaking down how to use them without losing your mind because they can work.

2:17.1

Maybe not for every single person

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