Subtext

Christina walks us through a string of recent conversations on dating apps. We ask the question, how do you decide what's a deal-breaker before you've even met? NOTE: This episode was recorded pre-corona! If you hear references to crowded bars and IRL human contact, that's why. We miss it, too. 

You've heard the classic "wait two days before texting them" advice after a first date. But what's the ideal time between dating app messages? Five minutes? Five hours? 

You've sent the first message, and they've responded. YES! Now where do you go from here?

It's the source of constant overthinking. You've probably stressed out about it a number of times. But what if we told you the key to a great opening line on dating apps is way simpler than you'd think?

Kerry was scrolling through dating apps one day when she saw... a photo of a white Chevy Crossover. We know it's smart to be specific about your interests, but how much is too much?

Hannah Orenstein is the Senior Dating Editor at Elite Daily and author of the new rom com "Head Over Heels," a love story set in the world of elite gymnastics. 

"I'm looking for someone who loves The Office as much as I do." It's tempting to list out your dream expectations when you're writing up your bio, but you don't want to alienate awesome people before you ever get the chance to meet them. 

What should I put in my dating app bio? How do I look relatable without seeming weird? Here's the answer.

In the first episode of our "Profiles" series, we're discussing whether it's smart to list your best accomplishments in your dating app bio. 

Corey Rae is an actress, producer, model, public speaker, and columnist at StyleCaster, and she's also an activist and advocate for transgender women. 

In this special episode, Arielle chats with Sarah about how her dating life has changed during the coronavirus crisis in NYC. 

Nimisha has been dealing with some guys who are a little too forward. Is it possible that she's leading them on just by being nice?

The LGBTQ&A podcast is one of our favorites, so we asked host Jeffrey Masters to come on the show and share his own experiences, plus what he's learned from his work. 

We went to an off-Broadway show that's basically a live theater version of Subtext. And now we have tickets for YOU!

Ghosting someone isn't always a worst-case scenario. In fact, it might even be the best solution in certain cases — and Dawson knows this all too well. 

Privacy protection is a problem, but you've probably never thought about it in terms of your Bumble profile. You might need to think twice.

The final installment of our Pride Throwback series is an episode that still makes us emotional to listen to. Zoe talks about her dating challenges as a feminine lesbian woman, and we discuss why you should never have to "prove" your sexuality to anyone. Originally broadcast April 18, 2019. 

Next in our series celebrating queer dating culture, Philip talks about the nude photos he's been receiving on Grindr. It's making his online dating experience difficult, to say the least. Plus, Michelle shares a surprising way to increase your odds of getting a match on Tinder. Originally broadcast July 25, 2018. 

Happy Pride! To celebrate, we're bringing back some of our favorite episodes about queer dating culture. First up, we help Elizabeth decode the meaning of the red heart emoji. Originally broadcast May 30, 2018.

Pete Buttigieg, U.S. presidential candidate and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, is changing the face of national politics. Here's what makes him so revolutionary... and so relatable.