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Dating in your 30s can feel exhausting, especially when you’re a successful woman who has done the work, built a full life, and still keeps ending up in the same dating patterns. This episode is inspired by a write-in from a 32-year-old woman who is financially stable, emotionally aware, and completely burned out by dating and is quietly wondering if she’s the problem. We read her message and talk openly about dating burnout for women in their 30s, why modern dating feels harder for successful women, and how repeated disappointments can start to feel personal. We unpack the pressure to stay positive, question your standards, or wonder if being too independent is working against you. This is not an episode about self-blame or surface-level dating advice. It’s an honest conversation about dating fatigue, self-reflection without self-criticism, and what actually needs to shift when you’re doing everything “right” but dating keeps going the same way. If you’re a woman in your 30s who feels tired, frustrated, or stuck in dating, this write-in will feel uncomfortably familiar. Want more unfiltered conversations? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes, deeper dives, and the real Meet our partner guybrator.com Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod FSign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com  

We asked our listeners one simple question: what is the one thing someone said on a date that instantly killed the vibe? The answers were brutal. From oversharing ex drama and financial confessions no one asked for, to “jokes” that were anything but funny, this episode dives into the real-life comments that turned promising dates into absolute no’s. Some were awkward, some were shocking, and a few were so bad we had to pause and ask, did they really say that out loud? We break down why certain phrases are instant dealbreakers, what these comments actually signal underneath, and how to avoid sabotaging a date before the appetizers even arrive. If you’re dating, thinking about dating, or just love secondhand cringe, this one will make you laugh, wince, and rethink your go-to date stories. Listen before your next date.  Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.  

He hasn’t asked her. He’s just thinking about it and wondering if even thinking this makes him the asshole. In this episode, we break down a relationship dilemma that’s more internal than confrontational. A man earns enough to comfortably support both himself and his girlfriend, and he’s debating whether it’s wrong to want her to quit her job. Not because she asked. Not because there’s a problem. Simply because he can afford it, and believes it might make their life easier. We unpack what’s really going on beneath the surface: money, power, intention, and fear of how this question might land. Is wanting to provide a loving instinct, or does the thought itself cross into control before the conversation even starts? This episode dives into financial roles in modern relationships, independence versus partnership, and why money conversations can feel so loaded before a single word is spoken. If you’ve ever hesitated to bring up a sensitive topic because you were worried about how it would sound, this one’s for you. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.  

He asked for an open relationship, expecting more freedom and more options. What followed was a harsh reality check. In this episode, we break down what happens when couples open their relationship without fully understanding modern dating dynamics. We talk about open relationships, non-monogamy, dating apps, emotional boundaries, and why one partner often ends up thriving while the other struggles. This episode is for anyone curious about open relationships, navigating modern dating, or questioning whether non-monogamy is a healthy choice or a risky experiment. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.  

How long should you wait for marriage before it becomes a waste of time? In this episode, we break down the real cost of waiting for commitment and how to know if a relationship is actually moving toward marriage or just stuck in limbo. We talk about waiting for a ring, mixed signals, and the common excuse of “soon.” We also unpack commitment issues, why some partners avoid marriage, and how fear, comfort, and convenience can keep a relationship going without real progress. If you’re asking yourself whether to keep waiting, have the marriage conversation, or walk away, this episode helps you understand the signs, the red flags, and when waiting for marriage makes sense versus when it’s time to choose yourself. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.  

Men are expected to have it all together. Make the money. Stay strong. Lead the relationship. Never complain. Never crack. But what actually happens when the pressure to perform never lets up? In this episode, we read out a listener write-in and unpack the silent expectations placed on men, from success and sex to confidence and emotional control, and why so many men feel like they’re failing even when they’re doing everything “right.” We discuss the stress no one sees, the burnout no one asks about, and the internal battles men rarely feel safe admitting out loud. This discussion isn’t a blame game, and it’s not a pity party. It’s an honest conversation about modern masculinity, emotional isolation, performance anxiety, and what men are really struggling with behind closed doors. If you’ve ever felt like you had to carry it all without dropping the ball, this one will hit home. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.  

What women say they want in a man often sounds clear on paper: emotionally available, confident, strong, kind, and secure. But in real life, attraction doesn’t always follow the script. In this episode, we unpack the growing gap between what women say they want and how they actually respond to masculine men in dating and relationships. This isn’t about blaming anyone; it’s about getting real about desire, polarity, and the confusion a lot of men feel when they do “everything right” and still get rejected. We talk about why masculine energy is often misunderstood, how modern dating culture has softened or distorted what masculinity actually looks like, and why some men feel pressured to tone themselves down to be chosen. If you’ve ever felt like the advice doesn’t match the outcomes or wondered why confidence and leadership are praised but punished in practice, this conversation will hit close to home. Honest, uncomfortable at times, and long overdue. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.  

Is it smarter to settle for the nice guy who treats you well or hold out for the dream man who gives you butterflies but no guarantees? In this episode, we unpack the quiet thoughts many women have but rarely say out loud. The pressure to choose safety over chemistry, fear over desire, and timing over truth. We talk honestly about what “nice” really means, why attraction can’t be negotiated, and how guilt plays a bigger role in dating decisions than most people admit. This conversation goes beyond surface-level dating advice. We explore emotional safety vs sexual spark, the fear of ending up alone, and how social expectations push women to stay in relationships that look good on paper but feel empty in real life. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re being unrealistic, too picky, or quietly settling, this episode will hit close to home. It’s raw, honest, and exactly the conversation people avoid having about modern relationships. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.  

She never meant to fall into an affair. It didn’t start in a dramatic or scandalous way, it started slow. A few late-night work chats, a growing connection, and the feeling that someone finally saw her. But everything changed the moment she found out she was pregnant. Then his wife announced she was expecting too, and he chose his wife and family over her. In this listener story, we dig into how these situations actually unfold, the emotional slide from innocent conversations to a full relationship, and the power imbalance that keeps women hoping things will turn out differently.  We discuss the guilt, the heartbreak, and the shock of realizing the man who made big promises is now trying to hide you and the baby. This episode gets into the truth about affairs, workplace boundaries, emotional manipulation, and what happens when you become the “other woman” without ever intending to. We also unpack how to move forward, protect your mental health, and break patterns that pull you into relationships that hurt. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.  

Our Instagram inbox lit up again, and this round of listener questions goes straight into the real-life problems couples argue about. In this episode, Mel and Suzie tackle the classics: do you actually have to like his friends, what to do if you don’t get along with her family, whether it is okay to crash boys night, and how much space a healthy relationship really needs. We break down boundaries, respect, and expectations, plus what these situations say about your connection as a couple. You’ll hear honest advice on handling friend drama, navigating in-law tension, balancing independence, and setting boundaries without turning small issues into bigger relationship problems. If you’ve ever searched for answers about relationship boundaries, partner compatibility, family issues, friend groups, or how to deal with uncomfortable social dynamics in a relationship, this episode gives you clear, grounded guidance. Part 2 of our Instagram write-in series covers the questions couples face all the time but rarely talk about openly. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.

Listeners sent in their biggest relationship questions on Instagram, and we’re digging into all the issues people are actually dealing with. In this episode, Mel and Suzie break down everything from mixed signals and lack of communication to intimacy problems, emotional disconnect, arguments that never get resolved, and the classic “are we even compatible” panic. We talk about why relationships start to feel one-sided, what to do when the spark drops, how to handle conflict without blowing things up, and the signs your partner might be pulling away. If you’ve ever searched for answers about communication issues, trust problems, attachment styles, or why dating feels so confusing, this episode is packed with real guidance and honest advice. Whether you’re trying to save a relationship, figure out if it is worth the effort, or just understand why things feel harder than they should, this Instagram write-in episode gives you a clear way forward and shows you that you’re not the only one trying to make sense of love. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.

She’s tired of swiping, drained from first dates that go nowhere, and starting to believe she might never meet someone who feels right. This listener story captures online dating burnout in a way so many women relate to, especially when you keep putting in the effort and getting the same disappointing results. In this episode, we get into why modern dating feels so overwhelming, how app fatigue shows up, and the emotional toll it takes when you start wondering if you’ll be single forever. We also talk about what actually helps you break that cycle. From rebuilding confidence to meeting people in real life, to spotting the patterns that keep leading you to the wrong matches, we share practical ways to get out of the dating rut. If you’re scared you’ll never find someone or you’re losing hope, this conversation offers a grounded, honest look at what you can do next and how to feel excited about dating again. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.

In this bold and unfiltered episode of Sharing My Truth, Mel and Suzie dive into one of the most viral debates online: the “women are the prize” mindset. They break down where this idea came from, how it plays out in today’s dating culture, and why so many men feel the scales have tipped too far. From confidence vs. entitlement to the hidden insecurities behind “high-value” dating talk, this episode gets real about gender dynamics, attraction, and who’s really chasing who in 2025. Expect laughter, a few jaw-drops, and some hard truths about what both men and women bring to the table. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.

In this emotional listener write-in episode of Sharing My Truth, Mel and Suzie read a message from a woman who admits that her relationship has completely broken down. The talking has stopped. The sex has disappeared. And now, she’s wondering if there’s any way to bring the connection back or if it’s already too late. This episode dives deep into the painful silence that builds when couples stop communicating and how that loss of emotional connection almost always leads to a loss of physical intimacy. Mel and Suzie break down what happens when partners stop feeling seen, heard, or desired and why so many relationships end up in this quiet, disconnected place without anyone meaning for it to happen. They explore both sides of the story: what men often misunderstand about emotional closeness and what women need to feel safe enough to open up again emotionally and physically. Together, they unpack how resentment, routine, and lack of effort can kill passion and share realistic, no-BS steps to rebuild intimacy before the relationship is beyond repair. Whether you’re married, dating, or trying to reconnect after years together, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever felt like their relationship turned into a friendship or worse, strangers under the same roof. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.

If you keep asking yourself, “Why can’t I meet anyone in real life?” this episode’s for you. Mel and Suzie break down the real reasons modern dating feels impossible. From endless swiping and ghosting to social anxiety and unrealistic expectations, they unpack why so many people are stuck in the “still single” loop. You’ll hear raw, funny, and brutally honest truths about what’s holding you back, plus real advice on how to actually meet someone worth your time. Whether you’ve been single for years or just feel like dating has lost its spark, this episode will help you get unstuck and start connecting again. Got a story to share with us? Leave us a voicemail by clicking here. Email us: [email protected] or DM us on Instagram Follow us on Instagram @sharingmytruthpod, TikTok @sharingmytruthpod Facebook @sharingmytruthpod , YouTube @sharingmytruthpod Follow Mel @melanyklondon and Suzie @suzsheckter Sign up to our weekly newsletter and join the Sharing My Truth Community sharingmytruth.com Visit our website sharingmytruth.com and share your truths with us; check out our latest merch, promo codes from our partners, and much more.