Dating Daycare
Welcome to "Dating Daycare," the ultimate safe space for women navigating the unpredictable world of modern dating. Join hosts Melissa Firpo and Allison Waterman as they dish out candid advice, share hilarious anecdotes, and tackle the toughest dating dilemmas faced by women today.
In a dating landscape filled with frogs disguised as princes and a jungle of jerks, Melissa and Allison offer a nurturing haven where women can laugh, learn, and empower each other to find love on their own terms. From ghosting to breadcrumbing, from disastrous first dates to navigating online profiles, "Dating Daycare" covers it all with wit, wisdom, and plenty of wine.
With Melissa's no-nonsense approach and Allison's comedic charm, each episode feels like a heart-to-heart chat with your best girlfriends over brunch. Whether you're swiping left or swiping right, "Dating Daycare" is your go-to guide for surviving and thriving in the wild world of modern romance.
So grab your favorite beverage, kick back, and join Melissa and Allison as they navigate the highs, lows, and hilarities of dating life. Because when it comes to matters of the heart, everyone could use a little TLC from "Dating Daycare.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 39
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Kid-Free Love: When Dating a Parent Challenges Your Boundaries
Ever drawn a firm line in your dating life only to erase it for someone "special"? This episode dives deep into the heart-wrenching dilemma of a woman who always knew she didn't want ch…
The Fishbowl: Navigating a Relationship Where You Feel Invisible
Have you ever felt invisible in your own relationship? That gnawing feeling that your partner reserves all their kindness and attention for others while you're left wondering what happe…
Boundaries, Exes, and the Courage to Walk Away
Ever feel like you're dating a toddler instead of an adult? That's why we created Dating Daycare—to help you navigate through the jungle of jerks who simply refuse to grow up.
This week…
When Your Partner Stops Caring: Reading the Red Flags in Relationships
Boundaries are the foundation of any healthy relationship, yet so many of us struggle to establish and maintain them. This raw, unfiltered episode tackles a heartbreaking question from …
Breaking Up When Nothing's Wrong: Navigating Relationship Crossroads
Ever struggled with ending a relationship when the person hasn't done anything wrong? Or wondered about the ethics surrounding affairs and who deserves blame? Our latest fishbowl episod…
When He Says You're the Love of His Life But Dates Someone Else
Ever been told you're "the love of someone's life" while watching them build a future with someone else? Our latest Fishbowl episode unpacks this painful contradiction alongside another…
The Ex-Files: Chronicles of a Child Support Dodger
Ever had an ex who turned simple co-parenting requests into emotional warfare? You're not alone.
Welcome back to a fresh season of Dating Daycare, where we're kicking things off with our…
Navigating Menopause, Libido, and Hormone Therapy with Dr. Frank Albano
Have you ever noticed the stark difference between how men's and women's hormone issues are addressed by the medical community? Our eye-opening conversation with endocrinologist Dr. Fra…
Sex, Lies, and Busy Schedules
Ever had a potential partner vanish with the "I'm too busy" excuse? You're not alone.
In this candid fishbowl session, we dive deep into a listener's experience with a Hinge match who, …
Season Two Kickoff: Leopards Don't Change Their Spots! True Stories from the Dating Jungle
Ever met someone whose dating behavior makes you wonder if they ever emotionally matured past middle school? Welcome back to Dating Daycare for our Season Two premiere, where we're refr…
When He Won't Help: Navigating Marriage with an Uninvolved Partner
Feeling alone while being married is a special kind of heartbreak that too many parents experience. We dive deep into a raw, emotional question from a woman who's been married less than…
Dating a Hermit: When His Trauma Becomes Your Problem
How do you know when someone's emotional baggage is too heavy to carry? In this raw and honest fishbowl episode, I tackle a listener question about dating a detective who's seen the dar…
LIVE ON TIKTOK: Navigating Toxic Relationships
Are you stuck in a toxic relationship? In this episode, we address powerful stories from listeners, discussing the struggles of emotional abuse and dependency. It’s a relatable topic th…
LIVE ON TIKTOK: strange answers to our FISH BOWL stories.
In a world where dating norms are evolving at a rapid pace, our recent episode of Dating Daycare took to TikTok to explore the burning question: Who pays for a date? We dived into live …
F'n Fish Bowl of REAL CRAZY DATING STORIES - "when trust starts to wane in a marriage"
What happens when trust starts to wane in a marriage seemingly bound by love and family? We're tackling this tough issue head-on as we explore a listener's story about dealing with a se…
TRAUMA BONDING w/ expert Saadia Younis "unlock the secrets to healthier, happier relationships
Ever been caught in a web of emotions that feels impossible to escape? Licensed marriage and family therapist Sadia Younis joins us to unravel the intricacies of trauma bonds, those dif…
UNLOCKING ATTACHMENT STYLES - RELATIONSHIP RESCUE w/ Therapist, Saadia Yunus
Unlock the secrets to healthier, more fulfilling relationships as we explore the depths of attachment theory with renowned trauma therapist Saadia Yunus. Discover how your early interac…
D!@K OF THE WEEK! - Co-Parenting Chaos During The Holidays.
What happens when your ex suddenly decides to rewrite the Christmas playbook without consulting you? It’s a holiday tale you won’t soon forget, filled with unilateral decisions and a da…
FISH BOWL: How soon is too soon to go exclusive? - The Early Romance Conundrum
How soon is too soon to go exclusive? This fishbowl episode of Dating Daycare throws you into the heart of a dating conundrum that is as relatable as it is eye-opening. Melissa and Alli…
FISH BOWL: LOVE BOMBING EXPOSED!
What if the person showering you with love and future promises suddenly disappears? Join us as we uncover the unsettling experience of love bombing through an anonymous listener's tale.…