The Truth About ‘Vibes’ Dating: Why Men Think Basic Questions Are ‘Too Much’

This week, we’re talking about vibes — the good ones, the delusional ones, and the ones men swear should replace actual communication. After mixing up our refreshing pH Balance Cocktail, we dig into Medina’s viral moment about dating communication and the wild comments from men who think asking, “What podcasts do you listen to?” is somehow “too much.”We also get into:• A listener’s essential-oil disaster (peppermint should NOT go everywhere)• Why communication is not “being nosy”• New men in elevators & unexpected meet-cutes• Cat-mama initiation tips from Black women with cats• Atlanta life updates, Friendsgiving stories & deconstructed pies• What dating looks like when you’re grown, busy, and intentional🍸 pH BALANCE COCKTAIL2 oz vodka1 oz fresh lemon juice0.75 oz honey syrup or simple syrupSplash of cranberry juice2–3 cucumber slicesClub soda to topGarnish: cucumber wheel or lemon twistHow to make it:Muddle the cucumber gently in a shaker. Add vodka, lemon juice, and honey. Shake. Strain over ice in a tall glass, add a splash of cranberry, top with club soda, and garnish. Announcements and promos are at the end — don’t miss them!FOLLOW US:@COCKTALESPOD@KIKISAIDSO@COFFEEBEANDEANFor all promo codes and links for promotions in the episode, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/cocktalesadsTry Beducated and use code COCKTALES for 50% off your annual membership  https://beducate.me/bg2549-cocktales  #BEDUCATED #getbeducatedIf you’re 21+, try VIIA! For 15% off AND a free gift with your first order head to viia.co/COCKTALES and use code COCKTALES! #viiaparter Contact Us!Advice:  [email protected]: [email protected] Sex: [email protected] Show Sponsorship: [email protected] Request/ General Inquiries [email protected] Your Merch & Order Your Card Game Purchase Merch And Card Game at www.imcurioustoknow.com Get Klassy Baste! Learn to Cook with Kiki www.klassybaste.comJoin Kiki's  Book Club www.patreon.com/kikisaidsoTravel With Medinah! https://linktr.ee/MedinahMonroeInterested in sponsoring? Contact [email protected] today!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cocktales-with-kiki--2818687/support.CONNECT WITH USFollow the host and join the conversation after the episode:Kiki Said So (Kiara Walker)Instagram: @kikisaidsoTikTok: @kikisaidsoCocktales With KikiInstagram:@cocktalespodcastTikTok: @cocktalespodcastWant to be a guest on Cocktales?We are always looking for interesting guests, experts, and storytellers to join the show. If you would like to be considered, please fill out our guest submission form here:Guest Interest Form