E224: Dating Panel Unfiltered: Gen-Z & Millennials Expose Truth About Modern Love | Lila Rose Show

What should you really be looking for in a partner—and what’s keeping so many from meeting and marrying the right one? Are we too picky? Can chemistry grow over time? And does early physical contact cloud judgment more than we realize?Joining Lila for this unfiltered dating roundtable are:-Alessandra Conti, celebrity matchmaker and co-founder of Matchmakers in the City: https://instagram.com/matchmakeralessandraconti/-Ryan Bethea, host and producer of The Exorcist Files podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thebethea-Franco Fernandez, Catholic influencer and editor: https://instagram.com/thefrancotvTogether, they tackle the biggest dating pitfalls, what men and women often get wrong, and how faith, personality, and even physical touch play into it all. Plus, Lila shares a glimpse into her own love story—was there instant chemistry, or something deeper?If you're single—or know someone who is (so, everyone)—this episode is full of insight, laughter, and hard truths you won’t want to miss.NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world’s leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Nimi Skincare: The best skincare—and it aligns with your values. Use code LILA for 15% off! https://www.nimiskincare.com/discount/LILA?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fall-products-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -Cozy Earth: Better Sleep, Brighter Days - Get the highest quality sleep essentials for 40% OFF at https://cozyearth.com/lila!00:00:00 - Intro00:07:49 - The Problems with Dating: Ryan’s Perspective00:10:04 - Nimi Skincare00:11:11 - Effects of P*rnography00:14:30 - Paradox of choice00:16:41 - People are self-sabotaging00:19:09 - What professions do women want?00:21:58 - Cozy Earth00:22:55 - Culture worships youth00:23:42 - Dating someone different than you00:32:57 - We Heart Nutrition00:33:55 - Roles of men and women in dating00:39:40 - Dating apps…traumatic00:44:05 - Probably wouldn’t have swiped…00:48:27 - Lila’s first impressions of her husband00:53:49 - Chaste dating00:55:31 - Waiting til marriage to kiss00:58:44 - Oxytocin01:04:31 - Boundaries01:16:28 - Pros/Cons of Cuddling01:23:40 - Enemy hates marriage01:28:29 - We follow a single, celibate man