Share the Pants: Dating, Marriage & Everything in Between

Our first listener question comes from a woman who's been with her boyfriend for 9 years and is wondering if she's wasting her twenties waiting for a proposal. In this episode, Nicole and Joel unpack one of the most common relationship conundrums:  How do you know if you're patiently waiting...or being strung along? They discuss:Why the length of a relationship isn't always the biggest red flagThe difference between patience and moving the goalpostsWhy bringing up marriage isn't "pressure"How family history can influence someone's views on commitmentWhy love alone isn't enough to build a healthy, lasting marriage If you've ever questioned whether to keep waiting, start the conversation, or finally walk away, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on commitment—and the confidence to trust your own timeline. Do you have a dating or relationship question you'd like us to tackle on the podcast? We'd love to hear from you.Send us Fan MailWant more dating advice between episodes? Follow Nicole: Facebook & Instagram: @iamnicolepowers TikTok: @datingpowers 

If you think every breakup is a failure, this episode might change your mind.We're diving into season four of Love on the Spectrum:  from Tyler's unforgettable Christmas-in-July proposal that had us both sobbing to the heartbreaking breakups that reminded us why love isn't enough.Along the way, we unpack what these couples can teach us about compatibility, communication, vulnerability, love languages, and why sometimes the healthiest relationship decision is to let each other go.Whether you're dating, engaged, married, or simply obsessed with Love on the Spectrum, this conversation is about much more than reality TV. It's about what healthy love really looks like.Topics we cover:Tyler's proposal and the thoughtful details that made it unforgettableWhat Connor and Georgie's relationship teaches about feeling unseenWhy Abby and David's breakup was the right decisionLove languages, unmet needs, and communicating before resentment buildsWhy ending the wrong relationship is an act of love, not failure Have a dating or relationship question you want us to answer on the podcast? Send us Fan MailWant more dating advice between episodes? Follow Nicole: Facebook & Instagram: @iamnicolepowers TikTok: @datingpowers 

If you've ever said, "The apps are trash," you're not alone. As a dating coach, Nicole hears it every day. And while dating apps can absolutely be frustrating, she and her husband, Joel, met on Bumble.  They believe modern dating gets blamed for the wrong problem.In this episode, they compare the male and female experience of online dating, share what it was really like dating before they met each other, and explain why rejection, unrealistic expectations, and quick assumptions make dating feel harder these days.You'll also hear:Why men and women often think they have it worse on dating appsThe surprising "red flag" Joel got judged forWhy you shouldn't spend weeks messaging before meeting in personHow to build resilience instead of burning outWhy the dating app is just a vehicle to get you on the date, not the place to build the relationshipWhether you're exhausted by modern dating, thinking about deleting the apps, or trying to figure out why finding a healthy relationship feels so difficult, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective and a little hope that your person might still be one swipe away.Want some advice from Nicole + Joel?Send us Fan MailWant more dating advice between episodes? Follow Nicole: Facebook & Instagram: @iamnicolepowers TikTok: @datingpowers 

Welcome to the very first episode of Share the Pants!When dating coach Nicole Powers started swiping and chatting on dating apps for her clients, the internet gave her an unexpected nickname: "The Catfish Coach."In this episode, Nicole and her husband, Joel, explain what she actually does and how a simple idea turned into one of the most unique dating coaching businesses online.But this episode is about more than dating apps.You'll also hear:Why Joel inspired Nicole to become a dating coachHow their relationship changed the direction of her businessWhy Joel has become Nicole's secret weapon when evaluating men and dating situationsWhat makes their perspectives on love, dating, and healthy relationships so different and why that combination is the foundation of this podcastWhether you're single, dating, happily partnered, or just fascinated by relationships, this episode will introduce you to the kind of conversations you can expect every week on Share the Pants.In this episode:Why Nicole gets called the “Catfish Coach”What she actually does when she swipes and chats for clientsHow Joel feels about Nicole swiping for clientsWhy Joel became Nicole’s secret weaponWhat listeners can expect from Share the PantsHave a dating or relationship question you'd like us to answer on a future episode? Send us Fan MailWant more dating advice between episodes? Follow Nicole: Facebook & Instagram: @iamnicolepowers TikTok: @datingpowers 

Hosted by dating coach Nicole Powers and her husband, Joel Everitt.Share the Pants is a podcast about love and relationships.Whether you're happily partnered, single-as-a-pringle, cautiously curious, or somewhere in between, you're welcome here.Subscribe now and join us for honest conversations, plenty of laughs, a few disagreements and our take on this crazy little thing called love.Send us Fan MailWant more dating advice between episodes? Follow Nicole: Facebook & Instagram: @iamnicolepowers TikTok: @datingpowers