The Dating Chit

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A story-driven podcast that explores dating dilemmas, relationships, and the search for true soulmates through conversations with quality singles—revealing a vibrant mosaic of modern love that challenges assumptions, dismantles stereotypes, and brings clarity to the emotional chaos of dating. This podcast exists to help you date smarter—with emotional fluency, clarity, and confidence. Collaboration: hello@thedatingchit.com

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  1. -2 ДН.

    We Dated Engineers in Silicon Valley — Here’s What We Learned (w/Violina)

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 Dating a Bay Area engineer can look perfect on paper… but feel unexpectedly lonely in real life. In this episode, we get brutally honest about what it’s actually like dating engineers in Silicon Valley—the parts that feel safe and stable, and the parts that quietly hurt. Violina is back, and we’re sharing real stories, unpacking patterns we kept running into, and reflecting on the moments that led to some big realizations. We also talk about the green flags—what draws so many people to engineers in the first place—and why those same traits can sometimes create disconnect in relationships. This is about understanding what works, what doesn’t, and what actually matters in the long run. If you’ve ever felt like you’re dating someone who tries to debug emotions instead of actually feeling them, this conversation will hit home. Whether you’re dating in the Bay Area, seeing a software engineer, or you are an engineer wanting to understand how this dynamic can land, this episode offers clarity—and some practical questions you’ll wish you had asked earlier. Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    39 мин.

  2. 15 МАР.

    Bay Area Alert!! A Growing Number of Men Are Quietly Avoiding Dating Here - Why? (w/Mike)

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 In this episode, we explore dating situations in the Bay Area, why some single men are not feeling great about it, and what happens when someone changes their dating “ecosystem.”  My guest Mike—a thoughtful, twice-divorced tech professional who took five years to reset after his marriages—shares how he approaches dating today. We talk about the reality of swiping, slow replies, and the quiet chase for the “top 1%,” and how these dynamics can make dating feel harder than it needs to be. Mike also shares an interesting experiment: changing his dating locations from San Francisco to places like Chicago and Southeast Asia. Along the way, we unpack what truly predicts compatibility beyond checklists.  This conversation invites both men and women to rethink their strategy: maybe the issue isn’t that good partners don’t exist, but that the environment—and how we approach it—needs a reset. Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    31 мин.

  3. 6 МАР.

    Where Are the Good Men? Here’s What Real Masculinity Actually Looks Like (w/Mo)

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 What does real masculinity actually look like today? In this episode, Tea sits down with her friend Mo to talk about the kind of strength that doesn’t need to be loud—quiet confidence, emotional steadiness, and showing up when it truly matters.  From caring for family to navigating modern dating, Mo shares what are some of the qualities matter far more than chemistry or grand gestures. We also unpack the idea of being a “provider,” beyond money—into planning, emotional presence, and responsibility.  In a culture that often rewards intensity and adrenaline, this conversation challenges your checklists and asks a simple question: Are the good men really missing, or are we overlooking the ones who are steady, calm, and consistent? This episode is worth listening to for both men and women.  Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    37 мин.

  4. 23 ФЕВР.

    High-Quality Beauty With a Grounded Checklist—The Type Of Girl You've Been Complaining That Doesn't Exisit Anymore (w/Violina)

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 Men often complain that Bay Area women are “too much”—too picky, too hard to impress, too into billionaires. But this episode may just challenge that narrative. Meet Violina: a globally raised, Thai-born professional whose beauty, grace, clarity, and emotional maturity redefine what it means to be a high-quality woman in today’s dating world. In our conversation, she opens up about what actually matters in a partner—revealing the kind of love that lands, the underrated traits that outshine charm, and how empathy, faith, and integrity shape her dating choices. We explore: Non-negotiables that make relationships lastUnderrated green flags in men that women actually valueThe boundaries that women should set clearly in datingHow emotional intelligence > performative charmWhat most men get wrong on dating appsHow to communicate across cultures and love languagesHow stereotypes about Asian women—and “strong” women—need to evolveViolina’s perspective is honest, grounded, and refreshingly direct. This conversation offers practical insights for men who want to be more intentional and more successful in dating. From her candid take on race and sensitivity to her belief in high standards without ego, this is a masterclass in how to approach love from a place of purpose. Ready to raise your dating game—with more clarity, less guesswork, and real emotional fluency? This episode is your field guide. 💌 Interested in Violina? Apply to date her here. Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    35 мин.

  5. 13 ФЕВР.

    What Kind of Woman Makes a Guy Feel Like He’s Hit the Jackpot? A Story About A Couple Played Zero Games From the Start! (w/Steve)

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 Turns out, the strongest relationships are built in the small, everyday choices—calling back the same day, asking for the number with a shaking hand, raising the hard topics early, and repairing fully when it gets messy. Steve joins us to share how clear intentions, shared faith, and no-games honesty turned an easy spark into a marriage he’s proud to wake up and choose. He opens up about navigating an age difference, the childfree decision, values alignment, and his checklists. He shares how trust grew between his then-girlfriend and him.  He shares their “seven-hour talk” approach — a tool that helps them to slow down, validate each other, de-escalate conflict, and work through challenges as a team. He breaks down the habits that keep them close, and he also names the traps many fall into—overweighting looks, ignoring red flags, and dating for potential instead of alignment. If you want to hit a 'jackpot' like Steve does, this conversation is worth your attention! Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    34 мин.

  6. 2 ФЕВР.

    The ROI of Love: The Compounding Power of Choosing Each Other — 25 Years of Practical Wisdom (w/Pie)

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 What if the biggest upgrade in love isn’t a grand gesture—but a brave sentence said at the right time? In this episode, we sit down with Pie—a nurse, a seasoned relationship wellness coach, mom of two, and partner of 25 years—to unpack the everyday choices that turn relationships from guesswork into something steady, grounded, and joyful. Blending professional insight with lived experience, Pie brings the kind of clarity that only comes from both studying relationships and practicing them over decades. From the very first phone call to the hard conversations after a fight, we explore how timing, tone, and kindness shape every stage of real connection. We start with the foundation: knowing yourself, naming your needs, and understanding how and when to communicate with your partner. Pie shares practical ways to stop emotional spirals, explains why tone matters just as much as words, and offers simple tips to instantly restore respect. For modern daters, we break down realistic ways to build real chemistry and intimacy. Attraction, we learn, grows from emotional safety, equality, and consistent effort. Inside long-term love, intimacy is maintenance—not magic. We get tactical about keeping the spark alive while juggling work and parenting. We also draw clear lines around non-negotiables when choosing a partner, what real repair requires when trust is broken, and why boundaries only work when they come with consequences. We even unpack the difference between support and illusion—touching on “fantasies” versus “ultimatums.” And if you’re thinking long-term, Pie shares what truly predicts durability: how your partner fights, repairs, and shows up for family. Patterns matter—because they repeat. If you’re ready to trade mind-reading for real conversation and build a love that can weather different seasons, this episode is for you. Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    46 мин.

  7. 23 ЯНВ.

    How To Date A Rockstar Without Getting Played By The Groupies (w/Randy)

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 Dating gets easier when you stop pretending you’re not afraid and start telling the truth. We sit down with Randy, the magnetic frontman of a long-running Neil Diamond tribute band, to unpack what dating looks like for a self-aware, grounded man who’s not “on the hunt” yet remains genuinely open to connection. He’s divorced, fulfilled, and very clear on his boundaries—and that clarity becomes a compass for anyone navigating midlife love. Randy shares why he prefers women near his age, how shared culture and music deepen attraction, and the real reasons some men seek younger partners, from late fatherhood to legacy. He opens up about contentment after divorce, living alone without loneliness, and how a stable routine can actually make space for surprise. We talk about the tension between love bombing and playing it too cool, why delayed texting is often fear in disguise, and what real interest looks like: responsive messages, low-drama pacing, and planning the next date with intention. We also dive into values as a filter—kindness to service staff, a positive outlook, and the humility to go slow. Love languages come off the page and into real life as we explore quality time, gentle physical touch, and acts of service that feel human, not performative. If you’ve wondered whether emotionally available men still exist, or how to decode midlife dating without cynicism, Randy’s perspective offers both reassurance and a practical playbook. Listen for a thoughtful, honest conversation about autonomy, attraction, and building connection that lasts longer than chemistry. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs some dating clarity, and leave a quick review to help more people find us. Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    47 мин.

  8. 23 ЯНВ.

    Successful Tech Founder with Traditional Values Who Respects Modern Femininity — Would You Swipe Left? (w/Michael)

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 What if the “cold Russian” stereotype is really just a different way of measuring trust? We sit down with Michael, a Russian-born, Israel-raised, Silicon Valley CEO and devoted dad, to unpack how culture, character, and presence shape modern dating. He brings the calm of healthy co-parenting, the thoughtfulness of real chivalry, and the focus of dating one person at a time—no performative games, no juggling six chats for weeks. The conversation starts with divorce done right: transparent communication, shared priorities, and seeing the family like a solar system where the child remains the center. Then we move into cultural nuance: in Russia, strangers start at neutral. Smiles mean something. Gestures like paying for early dates or opening doors come from respect, not control—and Michael adapts to each woman’s comfort, choosing autonomy over rigid roles. When he reenters the dating scene, he strips away the noise of apps: quick coffee in her favorite spot, safety forward, text theater minimized. And then there’s the story you’ll replay in your head: a third-date airport pickup with a limo costume, flowers, and a sign—bold, sweet, and fully intentional. The chemistry was instant, the romance real, and then the cracks appeared: sudden mood swings, trust inconsistencies, hot-cold communication. Michael pressed pause and distilled the lesson with precision: observe longer, define expectations, and don’t let the early rush cancel your logic. His deal breakers are clear—dishonesty, evasive communication, infidelity—while his green flag is beautifully simple: presence. Show up on time, phone down, eyes engaged. If you care about dating with clarity, emotional maturity, and cultural intelligence, this conversation will give you practical frameworks and a renewed sense of hope. Subscribe for more grounded stories, share it with a friend who needs a reframe, and leave a quick review to help more curious daters find us. Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    50 мин.

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    About The Show

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 Hosted by Tongalag Liu (aka Tea), The Dating Chit is a story-driven podcast that slows dating down—cutting through the chaos of swipes and mixed signals. Each episode dives deep into the emotional realities of dating today, featuring emotionally available singles and happy couples who share honest stories, unique archetypes, and meaningful relationship insights. Expect real talk, emotional fluency, and a new kind of clarity—so you can date with knowledge and confidence. Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    5 мин.

  10. 23 ЯНВ.

    Effort Over Ego in a Swipe Culture: A Grounded Gen Z Take on Modern Dating (w/Carter)

    Share your thoughts, or send in questions📝 Dating doesn’t have to feel like a numbers game or a performance review. Tea sits down with Carter, a grounded Gen Z with “golden retriever energy,” to unpack why connection is harder to find online, how speed dating actually feels from the inside, and what turns a first date into a second. His take is refreshingly grounded: show up in person, stay curious, build confidence through self-awareness, and let effort speak louder than ego. We dig into the gap between how men and women experience dating in their 20s. Carter shares what women tell him they want—more questions, better listening, fewer disappearing acts—and why some men struggle with strong, empowered partners. Instead of chasing control or playing it cool, he suggests a different script: do the inner work, value partnership over performance, and treat communication as the core of attraction. A simple reframe powers everything: ask what and how, not why. “What about that upset you?” invites context. “How did that make you feel?” opens trust. Add real listening, and you’ve got the foundation for a relationship that grows. We also talk love languages and the outsized impact of acts of service. Whether it’s planning a date, opening a door, or bringing a thoughtful surprise, small gestures create emotional safety and momentum. At the same time, boundaries matter—kindness should be offered, not mandated. Carter’s hard-won insight is a balm for daters on the edge of burnout: if the other person doesn’t want to make it work, it won’t. Believe them, let go with grace, and make space for a better fit. If you’re ready to move from isolation to connection, this conversation offers practical tools and a mindset shift you can use right away. 📚 Links to books:  “The Four Agreements” https://amzn.to/4sDFR4w “How To Die” https://amzn.to/4px3Mzy Support the show ☀️Apply to be a guest ☕️Take me out for a virtual coffee  ✨Social Media

    52 мин.

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A story-driven podcast that explores dating dilemmas, relationships, and the search for true soulmates through conversations with quality singles—revealing a vibrant mosaic of modern love that challenges assumptions, dismantles stereotypes, and brings clarity to the emotional chaos of dating. This podcast exists to help you date smarter—with emotional fluency, clarity, and confidence. Collaboration: hello@thedatingchit.com

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    Tongalag
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