Lucy Nuñez (aka "Lucy in Love"), blind dating matchmaker and content creator, joins the show. She explains how her “Twelve Dates of Christmas” project drew over 300 applicants and produced six second dates from the initial twelve first blind dates. She shares how she was motivated by her own frustrations with dating apps, dating culture, and heartbreak. Lucy describes screening for compatibility and creating more accountability and respect through true connections. What are the today’s dating stages? What makes a good first date? Who pays for the first date? Lucy brings great insight to our burning questions and shares her plans to help singles. Join us as she continues to advocate for hearts and finding healthier love.

*This episode is dedicated to the American Heart Association in collaboration with the Podcasthon (uniting podcaster for charity awareness).

STORY

00:00 Podcasthon and the American Heart Association

00:21 Pre Show Banter

01:24 Meet the Matchmaker

02:16 Why Dating Matters

03:37 12 Dates of Christmas

05:00 From Apps to Heartbreak

12:19 Dating Apps and the Race to Bottom

15:13 Blind Dates and Real Talk

17:05 Accountability in Matchmaking

18:59 The Complex Relationship Stages

25:49 Hookup Culture and Intentions

29:37 What Makes a Great First Date

34:15 Coffee Date Debate

36:00 When You Know, You Know

37:39 Romantic Monument Walks

38:38 Dealbreakers

40:15 Dating in DC

42:12 Women Making The First Move

46:35 Networking Or A Date

48:41 Who Pays???

55:02 Safety First (and Doing Your Research)

58:49 Consent And Touching Rules

01:01:55 District Cupid and Upcoming Events

01:06:26 How To Connect

BIOGRAPHY

Lucy Nuñez, known online as Lucy in Love, is a Washington, D.C.–based matchmaker and content creator behind "The Twelve Dates of Christmas" and "District Cupid", social projects connecting singles through curated blind dates and creative dating events. She also runs the social media street interview series “Live from the Trenches of the Dating Scene,” where she interviews people about modern dating, relationships, and single life. Through her events and content, Lucy explores the humor, chaos, and chemistry of how people meet in the modern age.

LINKS

TikTok: @lucyinluv

IG: @itslucyinluv