57. Gotta Get With My Friends

This week Karen and I dive into the intersection of the platonic and the romantic relationships in our lives, and explore the widespread impact of friendship dynamics on dating. We enter the dreaded friend zone, discussing how to determine if you’re stuck in it, and her identity as “The Friend Zone Queen.” We also unpack dynamics between friends and significant others, like when to introduce them, and how to deal if you don’t like your friend’s partner or vice versa – including a very unfiltered roast of my ex from Karen’s perspective.

To make things Instagram official : @interstatesandheartbreak

For dating commentary from my inner Carrie : interstatesandheartbreak.com

For any questions, business inquiries, or love letters : interstatesandheartbreak@gmail.com

For a glimpse into my life when I’m not talking about dating : @lesliegnope

48. 10s Seeking An 11

This week I interview Emily Hacker, host of OK So, I Met This Guy podcast, about the fundamental question that inspired Interstates & Heartbreak – Is dating in LA the worst? We unpack the dating challenges specific to a place best described as “a city of 10s seeking an 11,” including the unavoidable male archetypes, why people are more likely to cancel date plans, and the very real struggle of traffic when you’re attempting to traverse the city for back to back dates.

To hear dating stories that will make you feel better about your own dating life (including my unfortunate Chuck E. Cheese date) : Ok So I Met This Guy podcast

To submit a dating story that will make OTHER people feel better about their dating lives : @oksoimetthisguy

To make things Instagram official : @interstatesandheartbreak

For dating commentary from my inner Carrie : interstatesandheartbreak.com

For any questions, business inquiries, or love letters : interstatesandheartbreak@gmail.com

For a glimpse into my life when I’m not talking about dating : @lesliegnope

47. I Love You, [Wing]Man

This week on Interstates & Heartbreak, we hear a male perspective on dating in Los Angeles. I interview the primary beneficiary of my wingwoman skills, Ryan Pantages, to reflect on the role our friendship has played in our respective dating journeys over the years – including my unsolicited input into Ryan’s choice of wardrobe and neighborhood, and his strong disapproval of two very specific individuals I dated in the past. ​

To shoot your shot with Ryan via DM : @lesliegnope

To make things Instagram official : @interstatesandheartbreak

For dating commentary from my inner Carrie : interstatesandheartbreak.com

For any questions, business inquiries, or love letters : interstatesandheartbreak@gmail.com

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