Sep 24, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min · 14 segments
It's Q&A time! We're back, answering YOUR burning questions! You're dating a guy but can't tell if the pit in your stomach is dread or butterflies... is it your anxiety or the infamous Ick? You…
Sharleen JoyntHostAndy LevineHost
I've been listening to your podcast for about a year, and I just have to say that sometimes your commentary makes me laugh out loud in public." How nice.

I, a 20-year-old female, have been seeing a guy I met on a dating app, 22 years old, for a bit under a month, and I'm conflicted on how to proceed."

"On one hand, he seems really sweet and earnest, and he has similar interests in books, horror movies, escape rooms."

[laughs] However, each time we're about to see each other, I get this pit in my stomach that feels closer to dread than butterflies.

I sometimes find myself avoiding eye contact or being hesitant about things like cuddling and hand-holding when we're together, and I don't know if it's fear or disinterest." Also, there are some things that just don't line up.

For example, he doesn't always share or understand my sarcastic sense of humor, which is a big part of compatibility, at least in my opinion.

And sometimes texting feels like a chore or something I do more out of politeness.

My friends say I just need to overcome some initial awkwardness and engage with him in a more flirty way to see how he responds.

I've been listening to your podcast for about a year, and I just have to say that sometimes your commentary makes me laugh out loud in public." How nice.

I, a 20-year-old female, have been seeing a guy I met on a dating app, 22 years old, for a bit under a month, and I'm conflicted on how to proceed."

"On one hand, he seems really sweet and earnest, and he has similar interests in books, horror movies, escape rooms."

[laughs] However, each time we're about to see each other, I get this pit in my stomach that feels closer to dread than butterflies.

I sometimes find myself avoiding eye contact or being hesitant about things like cuddling and hand-holding when we're together, and I don't know if it's fear or disinterest." Also, there are some things that just don't line up.

For example, he doesn't always share or understand my sarcastic sense of humor, which is a big part of compatibility, at least in my opinion.

And sometimes texting feels like a chore or something I do more out of politeness.

My friends say I just need to overcome some initial awkwardness and engage with him in a more flirty way to see how he responds.
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