unHinged - navigating the wild world of online dating

Unhinged: Navigating Online Dating - The PilotIn the pilot episode of Unhinged, Mark and Stephanie introduce themselves and share how they met on the dating app Hinge. They explore the challenges and intricacies of online dating—from initial hesitations and first impressions to the role of voice notes and the impact of ghosting. The duo also touches on common dilemmas raised on Reddit, such as the significance of “good morning” texts and handling rejections.Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction to Mark and Stephanie 00:12 – The Reality of Dating Apps 00:33 – Welcome to Unhinged 00:56 – The Pilot Episode 01:22 – How We Met on Hinge 02:19 – First Impressions and Conversations 10:21 – Voice Notes and Building Connection 13:22 – Misunderstandings and Reconnecting 23:09 – Reflecting on Initial Interactions 24:46 – The Appeal of Arrogance 25:41 – The Importance of Self-Work 27:37 – Handling Rejections in Online Dating 30:46 – The Ghosting Phenomenon 34:33 – Navigating Dating Apps 41:07 – The Good Morning Text Debate 48:25 – Concluding Thoughts and Future Topics