First Date Fumbles

from Flirt Fail · host Syd West

First dates sound cute in theory. In reality? They’re a social experiment with snacks. In this episode of Flirt Fail, we’re talking everything first dates — what to say, what to avoid, and how to escape without an “emergency” phone call from a friend. We get into: • Conversation topics that kill the vibe instantly • Where to go on a first date (and where NOT to) • How to end a date gracefully…or not • And first-date horror stories that should qualify as public service announcements If you’ve ever gone on a date and immediately texted your friends “I hate it here,” this episode is for you. 💔 FOLLOW & LISTEN TO FLIRT FAIL 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://spotify.com/flirtfail 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://applepodcasts.com/flirt-fail 📱 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@flirt_fail 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/flirt_fail ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@flirt_fail New episodes every 3 weeks — more flirting, more failing, same emotional damage. 💀 #FlirtFail #DatingPodcast #SingleGirlChronicles #ComedyPodcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit imaflirtfail.substack.com

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