Why do guys I've matched with on dating apps ask for my Instagram? - MONDAY MAILBAG - The JTrain Podcast w Jared Freid

The JTrain Podcast

Jared Freid

Comedy, Sexuality, Health & Fitness, Comedy Interviews

4.8 • 4.8K Ratings

🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Mailbag Monday! 💌 Jared answers three listener emails packed with relatable dating frustrations:

First, a listener wonders why guys keep asking for her Instagram handle before meeting in person. Jared breaks down the psychology behind this common dating app move and offers tips on politely setting boundaries without killing the vibe.

Next, a "too friendly gal" shares her discouragement after a ski trip turned awkward when a flirtation fizzled. Jared dives into the nuances of being friend-zoned, why it happens, and how to project romantic energy without changing who you are.

Finally, a listener asks if she should turn up the flirting with her new, reliable boyfriend. Jared provides advice on navigating the honeymoon phase and finding the balance between polite connection and playful chemistry.

Feather, feather! Tune in for Jared’s thoughtful advice, insightful dating takes, and, as always, plenty of laughs😂

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Hop on the "JTrain" with comedian Jared Freid and his crew of pals, including YOU! Join us for an hour of laughs, gripes, and straight talk on modern love. Send in your questions, dish on the latest trends, and more to jtrainpodcast@gmail.com – we'll tackle it all on air! It's a no-nonsense, fun journey where we escape reality for a bit, delivering quick laughs and razor-sharp insights into the wild world of life and love. Tune in every Monday.

Jared Freid is a stand up comedian from Boston and who is currently based in New York City. Jared is known to give great dating advice and is all knowing of the Bachelor & Bachelorette nation! You can catch his latest comedy special on Netflix, “37 & Single”, where Jared discusses dating app frustrations to awkward setups to breakup justifications. (For the record, Jared’s mom thinks his body is “just fine.”) Besides regularly headlining and touring around the country, Jared hosts two podcasts called “The JTrain Podcast” and “U Up? Podcast” with Jordana Abraham of Betches, where they discuss their takes on modern dating with issues ranging from apps to hookups to relationships. Check out more of his comedy and a live show today! 👉https://jaredfreid.com/

Transcript

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0:00.0	It's a mailbag munder.
0:03.3	You've got problems there.
0:07.2	I'm going to help you from the comfort of my chair.
0:15.0	It's a mailbag Monday.
0:20.7	Hello and welcome to the J-Train podcast.
0:23.7	This is J-Train Jared Fried coming alive from the West Village of Manhattan.
0:28.4	That's right.
0:29.0	Every Monday is a mailbag Monday.
0:33.4	You, the listener, send your emails or your DMs.
0:37.4	You can send it to J-Train Podcast at gmail.com or you can send a DM at J-Train podcast.
0:45.1	Lifestyle, dating, relationship, friendship, family, any type of advice, something you want perspective on send it in we love your emails I have
0:57.8	three in front of me today we're gonna do three emails I have a screenshot we
1:01.8	love a screenshot we have great topics I just I want to thank you for listening to
1:10.6	the show being a part of this show.
1:12.2	It is a user-driven show.
1:14.0	So the fact that you send your emails to me at all, or trust me to just talk about your issues in a, in a thoughtful way, it means a lot.
1:25.7	So thank you.
1:26.5	Thank you for being a listener.
1:27.6	Thank you for being a part of this show.
1:29.2	Thank you for being involved.
1:32.8	You know, this is, again, this is a relationship.
1:35.6	I come on here and I tape alone,
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