#11 Ex-Etiquette: How Mark Attempted (And Failed) To Be Friends With An Ex

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In this engaging conversation, Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth explore the intricacies of online dating, sharing personal experiences and insights from the Tinder project including how to move off to the phone quickly and effectively. They then discuss the main topic of maintaining friendships with exes. Mark in particular shares a personal story of how he tried to make it work... and ultimately failed. The conversation also delves into personal dating horror stories, highlighting lessons learned and the evolution of their dating perspectives from Teal, including an incident when she was young where she was treated poorly by her FIRST dates parents!
Takeaways
The average number of exchanges leading to a phone call is 6.3.
It's crucial to avoid getting bogged down in unproductive conversations.
Women can hint at wanting a phone call by responding to questions with enthusiasm.
Mutual gratitude is essential for maintaining friendships with exes.
Navigating boundaries with exes can be challenging but necessary for relationship health.
The energy you bring to conversations can significantly impact outcomes.
It's important to recognize when to let go of conversations that aren't progressing.
Self-awareness in dating can lead to healthier relationships.
The universe often tests your commitment to personal growth.
Maturity in relationships involves considering your partner's feelings.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:49 A Brief Parenting & Fruit Update
3:30 Days 31-60 - What's Been Working Online
7:15 Moving Conversations To A Phone Call
13:48 Teal's Dating Horror Story
18:00 Teal's Energetic Transformation
19:34 How The Universe Pushes Back
22:36 Ex Etiquette: Navigating Past Relationships
26:38 How Mark Had... Then Lost, His Ex Etiquette
33:43 The Evolution Into Partnership

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. A Brief Parenting & Fruit Update! (00:00:49)

3. Days 31-60 - What's Been Working Online (00:03:30)

4. Moving Conversations To A Phone Call (00:07:15)

5. Teal's Dating Horror Story (00:13:48)

6. Teal's Energetic Transformation (00:18:00)

7. How The Universe Will Push You Back (00:19:34)

8. Ex Etiquette: Navigating Past Relationships (00:22:36)

9. How Mark Had... Then Lost, His Ex Etiquette (00:26:38)

10. The Evolution Into Partnership (00:33:43)