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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 1H 39M

Dating, Boundaries & Emotional Growth with a Man Who Gets It | ft. B-Mac aka Brandon McIntosh

from CockTales: Dirty Discussions · host Kiki Said So & Medinah Monroe

BEDUCATED: Kick off your journey by taking the Quiz! https://beducate.me/pd2608-cocktalesThis week we’re joined by producer and BET host Brian “B-Mac” McIntosh for an honest conversation about modern dating, boundaries, emotional growth, and what healthy relationships actually look like.We talk about how dating changes in your 30s, why moving too fast in relationships can create chaos, and how men and women often misunderstand each other when it comes to vulnerability and emotional needs. The conversation dives into casual dating vs commitment, love languages, communication, and the importance of boundaries in modern relationships.B-Mac opens up about fatherhood, co-parenting, career growth, and learning how to be emotionally available in a world where social media and public opinion never stop talking. We also discuss the pressure to share your life online, handling criticism, and the reality of building relationships while still healing.If you’ve ever struggled with situationships, dating boundaries, emotional attachment, or figuring out what healthy dating looks like, this episode is for you.In this episode we discuss: • Dating in your 30s vs your 20s • Boundaries in relationships • Casual dating vs commitment • Emotional maturity and vulnerability • Love languages and communication • Co-parenting and modern fatherhood • Healing while dating • Social media and relationshipsFollow Our Guest! Brian "B-Mac" McIntosh Instagram @_iambmacWatch For The Fellas! on Watch Here on YouTube or Find it One Bet+SPONSORED OFFERS FOR OUR LISTENERSFor all promo codes and links for promotions in the episode and other current offers, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/cocktalesadsERIKALUST Check out ERIKALUST and use our promo code COCKTALES for 45% off! http://erikalust.com/ BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to brooklynbedding.com and use OUR promo code COCKTALESPOD at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else. BEDUCATED: Kick off your journey by taking the Quiz! https://beducate.me/pd2608-cocktalesFollow Our Guest! Brian "B-Mac" McIntosh https://www.instagram.com/_iambmac/Watch For The Fellas! on  @BETNetworks  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJHDZGUl8Ilq6qOqxdBP84d7i012RIwFp&si=Puaspv6kCmZDphDNContact Us!Advice: [email protected] Cocktales: [email protected] Sex: [email protected] Sponsorship: [email protected] Inquiries [email protected] Patreon! www.patreon.com/cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card GamePurchase Merch And Card Game at www.imcurioustoknow.comGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's Book Club www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoTravel With Medinah! https://linktr.ee/MedinahMonroeDONATE TO MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA- https://www.mowatl.org/donationsCONNECT WITH US Follow the hosts and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker) Instagram: @kikisaidso TikTok: @kikisaidsoMedinah Monroe Instagram: @coffeebeandeanTikTok: @medinahmonroeCockTales: Dirty Discussions Podcast Instagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on CockTales: Dirty Discussions? We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here: https://forms.gle/czoa6u7wmmiYif7Z6Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-dirty-discussions--2818687/support.CONNECT WITH USFollow the hosts and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker)Instagram: @kikisaidsoTikTok: @kikisaidsoMedinah MonroeInstagram: @coffeebeandeanTikTok: @medinahmonroeCockTales: Dirty Discussions PodcastInstagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on CockTales: Dirty Discussions?We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here:Guest Interest Form

BEDUCATED: Kick off your journey by taking the Quiz! https://beducate.me/pd2608-cocktalesThis week we’re joined by producer and BET host Brian “B-Mac” McIntosh for an honest conversation about modern dating, boundaries, emotional growth, and what healthy relationships actually look like.We talk about how dating changes in your 30s, why moving too fast in relationships can create chaos, and how men and women often misunderstand each other when it comes to vulnerability and emotional needs. The conversation dives into casual dating vs commitment, love languages, communication, and the importance of boundaries in modern relationships.B-Mac opens up about fatherhood, co-parenting, career growth, and learning how to be emotionally available in a world where social media and public opinion never stop talking. We also discuss the pressure to share your life online, handling criticism, and the reality of building relationships while still healing.If you’ve ever struggled with situationships, dating boundaries, emotional attachment, or figuring out what healthy dating looks like, this episode is for you.In this episode we discuss: • Dating in your 30s vs your 20s • Boundaries in relationships • Casual dating vs commitment • Emotional maturity and vulnerability • Love languages and communication • Co-parenting and modern fatherhood • Healing while dating • Social media and relationshipsFollow Our Guest! Brian "B-Mac" McIntosh Instagram @_iambmacWatch For The Fellas! on Watch Here on YouTube or Find it One Bet+SPONSORED OFFERS FOR OUR LISTENERSFor all promo codes and links for promotions in the episode and other current offers, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/cocktalesadsERIKALUST Check out ERIKALUST and use our promo code COCKTALES for 45% off! http://erikalust.com/ BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to brooklynbedding.com and use OUR promo code COCKTALESPOD at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else. BEDUCATED: Kick off your journey by taking the Quiz! https://beducate.me/pd2608-cocktalesFollow Our Guest! Brian "B-Mac" McIntosh https://www.instagram.com/_iambmac/Watch For The Fellas! on  @BETNetworks  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJHDZGUl8Ilq6qOqxdBP84d7i012RIwFp&si=Puaspv6kCmZDphDNContact Us!Advice: [email protected] Cocktales: [email protected] Sex: [email protected] Sponsorship: [email protected] Inquiries [email protected] Patreon! www.patreon.com/cocktalesGet Your Merch & Order Your Card GamePurchase Merch And Card Game at www.imcurioustoknow.comGet Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's Book Club www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoTravel With Medinah! https://linktr.ee/MedinahMonroeDONATE TO MEALS ON WHEELS ATLANTA- https://www.mowatl.org/donationsCONNECT WITH US Follow the hosts and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara...

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BEDUCATED: Kick off your journey by taking the Quiz! https://beducate.me/pd2608-cocktalesThis week we’re joined by producer and BET host Brian “B-Mac” McIntosh for an honest conversation about modern dating, boundaries, emotional growth, and what...

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