What Dating in Your 30s Actually Teaches You with Andrea Popova and Val Parker

The creators of the hit live comedy show Ask a Fuckboy pull back the curtain on modern dating, relationship psychology, and the chaotic behavior that keeps singles questioning everything. From ghosting, breadcrumbing, and love bombing to dating app burnout and the myth of “if he wanted to, he would,” the conversation blends sharp humor with surprisingly honest insights about attachment styles, communication, and finding lasting love. Andie Popova and Val Parker share the real-life dating disasters that inspired their sold-out comedy phenomenon, including outrageous stories of serial daters, shared toothbrush scandals, and the unexpected lessons they've learned from analyzing thousands of dating experiences. Whether you're navigating Hinge, recovering from a situationship, or wondering why dating feels harder than ever, this episode offers a funny, relatable, and thought-provoking look at how people connect, sabotage themselves, and ultimately find the right partner.00:00 – Pre-show setup and dating banter 03:18 – The origin of Ask a Fuckboy Comedy Show 05:57 – Why fuckboys do what they do 07:47 – Can women be fuckboys too? 08:23 – The psychology of the chase 11:52 – Two opposite dating strategies 14:39 – Why people hate dating 17:09 – How to survive dating apps 19:57 – You can’t say the wrong thing to the right person 20:50 – The wildest Ask a Fuckboy stories 22:31 – The different types of fuckboys 24:30 – Love bombing versus real connection 25:25 – Manifesting the right partner 26:24 – Dating a self-described fuckboy 29:30 – Can a fuckboy change? 31:29 – The role of friends in dating behavior 32:50 – Hot takes: coffee dates 35:51 – FaceTime first dates 37:09 – Catfishing, height lies, and profile photos 38:22 – Aspirational dating and punching above your weight 39:47 – When a partner won't take the next step 44:00 – Marriage, commitment, and relationship timing 50:00 – Dating myths and audience questions 57:00 – Final dating lessons and closing thoughtsBuy tickets to watch Ask a Fuckboy live: https://www.askafuckboy.com/Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askafuckboy/⸻It’s really hard to feel sexy when your vagina feels off. If you’re bracing for irritation, infections, or yet another post‑sex UTI, it’s almost impossible to stay present in the bedroom. Momotaro Apotheca offers organic solutions that Natassia uses everyday to take care of her intimate health—from their soothing balm, Salve, to their UTI supplement, probiotic, and yeast infection suppository. Build your own ritual at https://momotaroapotheca.com/discount/lust and get 20% off with code LUST.⸻Lust in Translation PodcastSubscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights: ⁠lustintranslation.com  ⁠Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lustintranslationpod/  ⁠Follow Natassia on on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natassiamiller/⁠