Episode 26: The One Where We Build the Perfect Dating Application

Send us a text, question, or commentAre dating apps actually helping — or just making dating harder?In this episode of Unfiltered-ish, the one where we rethink dating apps, Natali, Carina, and Nikki dive into modern dating, first date expectations, and what really matters in a relationship.What starts as a conversation about Bumble, Hinge, and online dating quickly turns into a deeper discussion about compatibility, red flags, and how women think about relationships in midlife.They explore: The reality of dating apps (Bumble, Hinge, Match, eHarmony)  Why online dating can feel exhausting  A creative alternative: building your own dating “application”  The kinds of questions that actually reveal compatibility  First date ideas and what makes a good first impression  Relationship expectations, communication, and shared values  Red flags, green flags, and subtle deal breakers  Food habits, generosity, and the small moments that matter They also play with relationship scenarios and games like: “Could you love someone if…” (deal breaker conversations)  Conversation starters and real-life “pickup lines”  How to initiate meaningful conversations without apps Along the way, the conversation gets funny, honest, and unexpectedly insightful about what women actually want in a partner — and why that’s not always easy to articulate.If you’ve ever felt frustrated with dating apps, questioned your relationship standards, or wondered how to meet someone in a more authentic way, this episode offers a fresh, unfiltered perspective.Unfiltered-ish is a women’s podcast about relationships, midlife, dating, personal growth, and the conversations we don’t always say out loud.