What You Should NOT Do On Dates!

In this no-holds-barred episode, we sit down with our resident dating expert Drea Renee to explore the world of modern dating, navigating dating apps, and the real-life dating issues in 2025. Whether you're navigating Tinder, Bumble, or Hinge, or just trying to decode the confusion of mixed signals, this conversation sheds some light on how you can equip yourself to enter into the dating scene, or to up your game. We discuss letting men lead in dating, the overwhelming choices available on dating apps, the struggles of non-assertive men, and criminal pasts, and honesty in relationships.  We also cover long-distance relationship dynamics, unhinged dating profiles, the realities of dating in LA, and interracial dating in places like Montana. 🔍 In this interview, we cover: 00:00 – Introduction 04:25 – Letting the Man Set the Temperature 11:00 – The Sea of People on Dating Apps 15:15 – The Problems of Non-Assertive Men 20:15 – Goggling your Date in Advance 23:39 – Criminal Pasts and Dating 26:55 – Most Unhinged Dating App Bio 32:05– Weirdest Thing Ever Said on a First Date 33:35 - Do Long Distance Relationships Work? 37:04 - Dating in LA 41:07 - Interracial Dating in Montana Show Notes: Subscribe to Hey Babe Can We Talk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBabeCanWeTalk Follow Drea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedrearenee/ Follow Hey Babe Can We Talk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heybabecanwetalk/ Watch all our videos HERE! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBs7xM_a62AQxVt1k-jcKS_R1S7IDTmAG Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@themikeseapodcast?sub_confirmation=1 FIND US ELSEWHERE: Like, Follow, Subscribe! APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mike-sea-podcast/id1533341620 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/2A4i3Su3PTQSc3y43kgnCw WEBSITE: www.MikeSeaPodcast.com INSTAGRAM: @MikeSeaPodcast TIKTOK: @MikeSeaPodcast FACEBOOK: @MikeSeaPodcast FOR SPONSORSHIPS AND ENGAGEMENT: [email protected] Subscribe to us on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mike-sea-podcast/id1533341620 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2A4i3Su3PTQSc3y43kgnCw DISCLAIMER: The Mike Sea Podcast is intended as general information for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional  advice or counseling of any kind or as a substitute for professional help. The information provided in this Podcast is not meant to replace the advice of a professional. Do not rely upon any information to replace consultations or advice received by qualified professionals regarding your own specific situation. The Mike Sea Podcast/Natural Man LLC, and its representatives and agents disclaim any liability for any negative or other or other outcomes that may occur as a result of acting on or not acting on any information contained in the Podcast.  The views and opinions expressed by the Host and all guests are their own and their appearance on this Podcast and at the website of The Mike Sea Podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent and does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of The Natural Man Podcast/Natural Man LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices