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Better Gay Dating

Better Gay Dating

By: Ed Bell
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 Better Gay Dating is the podcast dedicated to the art and science of queer love and connection. Join award-winning relationship coach Ed Bell as we dive into exactly how gay and bi men can find more love and connection in our disconnected age. We'll cover everything from first date tips to how to bring more authenticity to your relationships to why same-sex dating in the age of the internet can be so f**king hard. We'll explore how to identify your true wants and needs in your close relationships, and how to heal from all the junk that stops us from being truly open to love and connection. Whether you're single and looking for love, navigating the highs and lows of being in a relationship, or just want to feel happier and more fulfilled as a gay, bi or queer man, Better Gay Dating is the essential podcast for you.2025 Relationships Social Sciences
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  • 3 | Why we're so over the apps — and what you can do about it

    3 | Why we're so over the apps — and what you can do about it
    Jul 28 2025

    If you're like most gay men, you might have a love-hate relationship with the apps. Or maybe they just aren't for you.

    In this episode, we take an unfiltered look at why that is — and exactly what you can do to make more meaningful connections, online or off.

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    Sources: [1] https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/31/well/mind/burnout-online-dating-apps.html

    [2] https://www.thepinknews.com/2019/02/12/lgbt-online-dating-study/

    [3] https://www.psypost.org/physical-attractiveness-far-outweighs-other-traits-in-online-dating-success/

    [4] https://qz.com/1051462/these-statistics-show-why-its-so-hard-to-be-an-average-man-on-dating-apps, https://medium.com/@worstonlinedater/tinder-experiments-ii-guys-unless-you-are-really-hot-you-are-probably-better-off-not-wasting-your-2ddf370a6e9a

    [5] https://thedecisionlab.com/reference-guide/economics/the-paradox-of-choice
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    15 mins
  • 2 | How to date more intentionally — and why it's game-changing

    2 | How to date more intentionally — and why it's game-changing
    Jul 21 2025

    In a world of too many options, it can be hard to connect with what you truly want in your close relationships.

    In this week's episode, we explore how to bring more purpose and intention to your dating life — and why it changes everything.

    Support the show and help me keep the episodes coming: https://bettergaydating.com/podcast

    Buy my book, Boys Who Like Boys: https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb

    For coaching, group programs and more: https://bettergaydating.com

    Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/bettergaydating

    Threads: https://threads.net/bettergaydating
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    18 mins
  • 1 | Why gay dating is so hard

    1 | Why gay dating is so hard
    Jul 14 2025

    Why *is* dating so hard for gay and bi men? Well, there are a handful of reasons... but most of them come down to these three fundamentals.

    For coaching, group programs and more: https://bettergaydating.com

    Buy my book: https://bettergaydating.com/bwlb

    To support the show and keep the episodes coming: https://bettergaydating.com/podcast

    Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@BetterGayDating?sub_confirmation=1

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    Threads: https://threads.net/bettergaydating
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    13 mins
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