EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 1H 32M
The darkness of dating apps: Trust, but verify.
from It's Not Me, It's You · host Vanessa Castillo and Matthew Castillo
Dating apps aren’t just awkward anymore… they’re kinda dark.In this episode, Matt breaks down his real-life experiences on dating apps...from sketchy situations to straight-up fraud, and why “trust, but verify” isn’t paranoia, it’s survival.We talk about:The illusion of safety on dating appsRed flags that show up way too lateWhen giving the benefit of the doubt turns into being naïveHow optimism can get you playedProtecting your energy, time, and peace while still staying open to loveThis isn’t fear-mongering, it’s real conversations from real experiences.If you’re dating online, thinking about it, or already tired of it… this one’s for you.
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Dating apps aren’t just awkward anymore… they’re kinda dark.In this episode, Matt breaks down his real-life experiences on dating apps...from sketchy situations to straight-up fraud, and why “trust, but verify” isn’t paranoia, it’s survival.We talk about:The illusion of safety on dating appsRed flags that show up way too lateWhen giving the benefit of the doubt turns into being naïveHow optimism can get you playedProtecting your energy, time, and peace while still staying open to loveThis isn’t fear-mongering, it’s real conversations from real experiences.If you’re dating online, thinking about it, or already tired of it… this one’s for you.
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