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I Hate Dating Apps

I Hate Dating Apps

by Jinah Kim, Daniel Yi

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Wait...Did the Dating Apps Actually Work??

About this podcast

A podcast about looking for love in a digital age.

Getting ghosted, getting catfished, receiving endless d*** pics… These are just a few of the topics covered by co-hosts Jinah Kim and Daniel Yi. With the help of their guests, Jinah and Daniel work to find the light at the end of the dating app tunnel.

Online dating is a convenient way to go on romantic adventures, find potential partners, and sometimes even get married. Thanks to the internet, you do not have to go on blind dates just to meet new love. All you have to do is swipe on your phone. But no matter how easy it is to use dating apps, it is not a quick process. Many profiles you come across online are weird, getting ghosted seems pretty normal, the risk of being catfished is always up in the air, and there is the constant problem of receiving indecent pictures. Don't you hate that you have to kiss so many frogs before finding your beloved prince or princess?

This podcast helps you look for and find love in today's digital age. I Hate Dating Apps explores the vicious cycle of online dating and how to successfully get out of it. Every episode dissects the toxic side of dating applications that must be addressed and the best ways to fix how you behave in them. This is for singles looking for the right partner, the divorcee seeking to reignite their romantic side, the widowed searching for a new connection, and anyone who wants to embark on a journey of love in a time of screens and phones.
Tune in to conversations that delve into the exciting, intricate, and complicated world of online dating. Learn how to make the most out of it and what it takes to experience a fulfilling romantic adventure. Find out how to navigate its vast and seemingly endless ocean of people to meet, which can be captivating or overwhelming.

If you assume that it is easy to find the one with so many signed up on these sites, think again. Fake profiles and online trolls are lurking around each swipe you make, all ready to ghost, catfish, or even scam the next person. Discover how to stay away from them and not be duped by their false attractiveness.

The show also highlights different dating experiences that happen within the applications themselves as well as in the real world. Hear funny stories of people messing up when communicating online, enlightening anecdotes of failed dates, and successful connections bringing two people together like a fairy tale. These lessons are like gold! They'll help you dodge the bullets, spot the clues, and stay one step ahead.
Of course, the podcast also guides you through an inner journey to fully understand how you present and show up when pursuing dates online. Find out what you may be doing wrong that pushes people away from you and the potential red flags your dating profiles are exhibiting. Perhaps you come across as if you are a fake profile or a weird person online – time to change this wrong perception once and for all! This is your chance to review your so-called dating strategies and improve your chances of meeting the right person for you.

Hosting the podcast is Jinah Kim. She is the founder of WorldWise Productions, where she helps individuals and organizations achieve their goals by crafting compelling and professionally made videos. Jinah brings to the podcast her outstanding communication skills as a long-time TV news correspondent and anchor. A divorced, hot mom, she brings her own life experience and observations, being in the dating app pool. Join her in these exciting yet informative discussions about love, dating, online culture, and everything in between. Expect every conversation to be engaging and interesting with Jinah at the helm.

Online dating is like diving deep and swimming into the ocean. You will find different kinds of fish, but finding the same species cannot be accomplished overnight. At some point, you may even find yourself caught in between those who could harm and devour you. If this is the horrible reality of dating in…

Episodes

The newest 20 of 42 episodes

  • Wait...Did the Dating Apps Actually Work?? · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 42We have shocking news... After three years of complaining about dating apps, Jinah has officially eaten her words. Against all odds, she met a genuinely amazing guy online. No…
  • The Real Reason Conversations Die on Dating Apps · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 41Everyone thinks they're a great communicator… until they open a dating app. 😅 If you've ever struggled to get a conversation off the ground with a total stranger—or found…
  • Is old-school dating really incompatible with modern dating apps? · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 40Michel is a successful single dad and self-described traditionalist who believes in asking a woman out, planning the date, and paying for it. But when it comes to dating apps, he…
  • The Time I Asked for Sex on Dating Apps · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 39Like many of us, Michelle wasn't having much luck finding love on dating apps. So one day, she decided to stop searching for Mr. Right and start looking for Mr. Right Now. After…
  • My Neighbor Rick and His Weird Dates · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 38Jinah's neighbor Rick has had more than his fair share of dating disasters. From a woman who kicked off their evening by shaving the calluses off her feet, to another who…
  • Are Dating Apps Bad for Your Mental Health? · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 37Rejection is part of dating—but on apps, it can feel relentless. A thousand swipes for a single match, only to get ghosted. What used to be competition with a handful of people…
  • Nobody Has it Worse Than ME On Dating Apps · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 36Everyone swears they've got it the worst on dating apps — men, women, you name it. But who actually takes the crown for the most tragic (and hilarious) experiences? In this…
  • 5 Biggest Dating Mistakes That Keep You Single · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 35We've all made cringeworthy mistakes in the quest for love (some of us more than others—ahem, Jinah). But according to our guest, there are FIVE big dating missteps that people…
  • FBI, CIA, DEA and the ABCs of Spotting Scammers · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 34Falling for a scammer posing as a romantic interest? It happens more often than you'd think—and not just to the naïve. Even the most seasoned dating app users can get caught in a…
  • Confessions from a Former Matchmaker: What 5,000 Daters Told Me · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 33Think dropping thousands of dollars on a matchmaker guarantees love? Think again. In this juicy episode, a former elite matchmaker to the ultra-wealthy pulls back the velvet…
  • Top Mistakes On Dating App Profiles · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 32In this episode, we dive into the most common mistakes (and Jinah's pet peeves) that people make when creating their dating app profiles. (Sunglasses in every photo... like…
  • Valentines Week Edition: How to Get Someone to Fall in Love with You · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 31Let's be honest—Valentine's Day is a commercial holiday designed to sell flowers and overpriced dinners. But even if we know that, it still stirs up emotions, especially for…
  • Should Men Just Give Up on the Apps? · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 30We know dating apps are a shit show for most people, but it's especially true for men who are on them, and statistics validate this. But when does it get SO BAD that you just…
  • I didn't ask for a penpal. Why do people ghost? · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 29We've all had it happen to us: you strike up a great conversation with someone on a dating app, and it looks like it SHOULD be heading to a real-life date. Except it doesn't…
  • The 90% Problem: Percentage of Men Who Get NO LOVE on the Dating Apps · 1 h 13 min · Season 2 Episode 28Statistics upon statistics show that it's pretty rough for the great majority of men on dating apps. Just 10% (or less) of men get ALL the women liking them, leaving some 90% of…
  • How to Stay Memorable to Your Date · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 27Do you long for the good ole days before we had dating apps, when finding your match was an IRL event? In this episode, Daniel and Jinah chat with matchmaker and author Cassindy…
  • Younger Men Dating Older Women on Dating Apps · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 26Are more and more older women dating younger men? While we're used to seeing famous women as "cougars," these May-December romances may be going mainstream. At first, Jinah…
  • Are Two People Even Supposed to be Together Forever? · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 1YESSSS! Jinah and Daniel are officially in year TWO of their podcast! And in this debut episode of season 2, you get to know us a little bit better. The dynamic duo muses about…
  • Is Dating Easier with a Wingman? · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 24So you're sick and tired of the dating apps and you want to go back to trying your luck with IRL - In Real Life. You're hitting bar after club after bar - and soon realize you…
  • Dating While Socially Anxious and Introverted · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 23Dating apps suck for everyone, but it sucks even worse if you're introverted and socially anxious. So what is one to do when the idea of getting dressed up, going out and talking…

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