EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 18 MIN
Dating Apps Aren't Why You're Still Single
from Share the Pants: Dating, Marriage & Everything in Between · host Joel Everitt + Nicole Powers
If you've ever said, "The apps are trash," you're not alone. As a dating coach, Nicole hears it every day. And while dating apps can absolutely be frustrating, she and her husband, Joel, met on Bumble. They believe modern dating gets blamed for the wrong problem.In this episode, they compare the male and female experience of online dating, share what it was really like dating before they met each other, and explain why rejection, unrealistic expectations, and quick assumptions make dating feel harder these days.You'll also hear:Why men and women often think they have it worse on dating appsThe surprising "red flag" Joel got judged forWhy you shouldn't spend weeks messaging before meeting in personHow to build resilience instead of burning outWhy the dating app is just a vehicle to get you on the date, not the place to build the relationshipWhether you're exhausted by modern dating, thinking about deleting the apps, or trying to figure out why finding a healthy relationship feels so difficult, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective and a little hope that your person might still be one swipe away.Want some advice from Nicole + Joel?Send us Fan MailWant more dating advice between episodes? Follow Nicole: Facebook & Instagram: @iamnicolepowers TikTok: @datingpowers
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If you've ever said, "The apps are trash," you're not alone. As a dating coach, Nicole hears it every day. And while dating apps can absolutely be frustrating, she and her husband, Joel, met on Bumble. They believe modern dating gets blamed for the wrong problem. In this episode, they compare the male and female experience of online dating, share what it was really like dating before they met each other, and explain why rejection, unrealistic expectations, and quick assumptions make dat...
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