Dating Intentionally

280. How to Vet Someone Before a First Date (Without Overthinking)

July 14, 2026·27 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Not sure who's worthy of a first date? In this episode, I'm sharing my exact process for deciding who gets a first date, including the one screening step I wish I'd done more of before meeting people in person.The 3 questions to ask yourself before meeting someoneWhat's actually worth paying attention to on a profile (and what to ignore)Why over-vetting someone like a job interview backfiresHow texting for too long creates a false sense of intimacyWhy a quick phone or video screening call beats weeks of DMsHow vetting works differently when you meet someone offline vs. on the appsAt the end, I tackle a dating dilemma from a woman whose boyfriend of three months lied about his age.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEHow to nail a first date from start to finishTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORSEVERYONE who signs up wins a FREE toy or gift card! bbvibes.com/DatingIntentionallyFREE STUFFDating Guides: 90 questions, FAQ, text templates & moreCONNECT WITH MESubmit a dating dilemmaSlide into my DMs on IGWatch the pod on YouTubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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