Ep 33: The Biggest Dating Red Flags (Now That We’re Older)

This episode started with a sunburn argument… and somehow turned into a full conversation about what we’d actually look for if we were dating again at 40.We talk about the red flags that matter more now than they did when we were younger — insecurity, jealousy, laziness, drinking too much, hygiene (yes, really), and the stuff nobody warns you about like step-parenting dynamics and mental load in relationships.Also:apparently Pokémon tournaments might be a dealbreaker.Send us your questions (anonymous if you want) and we might cover them in a future episode.https://shanewhatley.com/wife-approved-podcast/⭐ If you're enjoying the podcast, leave us a 5-star review – it helps us a lot! Thanks for listening.🎙️ New episodes every Tuesday📺 Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get podcastshttps://www.youtube.com/@wifeapprovedpodcast📲 Follow us on Instagram:@wifeapprovedpodcast@shanecreates@mzwhatleyCHAPTERS0:00 – Intro2:20 – Pain Tolerance, Complaining & “Man Flu” Energy7:18 – What Happened on the Beach Trip8:52 – If We Were Single Today… What Are Red Flags?11:40 – Shane’s First Red Flag: Laziness13:46 – Caroline’s #1 Red Flag: Insecurity & Jealousy21:19 – “Crazy” Behavior, Love Bombing & Personal Space26:43 – Drinking, Weed, Gaming & Lifestyle Compatibility29:38 – Can You Compromise on Cooking? (Probably Not)35:13 – Mental Load, Meals & Everyday Marriage Friction39:07 – Dating With Kids at 40: Dealbreaker or Not?46:02 – Hygiene, STD Testing & Honesty as Non-Negotiables