<p>Are We Dating or Performing? How to Stop Ghosting, Guessing &amp; Getting Hurt</p><p><br /></p><p>A real-talk dating podcast that feels like a friends podcast—equal parts feel-good, spicy debates, and honest relationship discussions. On this episode of Love &amp; Lies, an NFL vet, a male model, and our hosts unpack love vs. lust, ghosting, high-value men, emotional intelligence, and the balance of masculinity/femininity. We get candid about intimacy &amp; satisfaction, custody &amp; fatherhood, ambition vs. beauty, and how to stop repeating childhood patterns in modern dating. If you’re searching for a new relationships podcast with laughter, depth, and take-home tools, this episode delivers.</p><p><br /></p><p>Perfect for listeners who:</p><p>•want debates that don’t devolve,</p><p>•like a feel-good, friends-hanging-out vibe,</p><p>•are curious how pro athletes / high-expectation men date,</p><p>•crave actionable tools for better love, communication, and trust.</p><p><br /></p><p>Take the Mommy and Daddy IZZUES™ quiz FREE: ⁠⁠https://izzues.scoreapp.com⁠</p><p><br /></p><p>ALL OUR LINKS : ⁠ https://link.me/loveandliespodcast</p><p><br /></p><p>CHAPTERS:</p><p><br /></p><p>00:00 – Dating Pro Athletes and Male Models: Real Talk About Modern Love</p><p>02:20 – The Meaning of Dap: Respect, Energy, and Connection in Dating</p><p>04:50 – Horoscope Signs and Relationship Compatibility Explained</p><p>09:30 – Male Friendship, Loyalty, and Brotherhood in Dating Life</p><p>13:20 – Why Men Are More Loyal to Their Barbers Than Their Girlfriends</p><p>18:10 – Attraction Myths: Do Handsome Men Really Have More Women?</p><p>20:30 – Lust vs Love Explained: What Men Really Want in Relationships</p><p>25:00 – Why Beautiful Women Without Ambition Disappoint High-Value Men</p><p>30:30 – Ambition vs Beauty: What Men Respect Most in a Woman</p><p>36:20 – The Queen vs Princess Debate: Wife Material vs Surface-Level Dating</p><p>45:00 – Purpose Over Love: Why Men Choose Mission Before Relationships</p><p>50:10 – Game Planning Love: Building Relationships Like a Partnership</p><p>54:40 – Money, Ambition, and The True Cost of Building a Life Together</p><p>59:20 – NFL Mindset: Discipline, Grit, and Surviving the Odds in Love and Life</p><p>01:06:00 – Resilience, Confidence, and Dating Lessons From Pro Athletes</p><p>01:13:00 – Discipline, Childhood Programming, and Rewiring Your Mind</p><p>01:19:00 – Confidence and Presence: Walking With High-Value Energy</p><p>01:22:00 – Mommy and Daddy Issues: Childhood Wounds in Dating and Love</p><p>01:26:00 – Brutal Honesty in Dating: Building Long-Term Love Without Games</p><p>01:31:40 – Do Men Get Better With Age? Value Shifts in Dating and Marriage</p><p>01:36:20 – Beauty vs Self-Worth: Why Women Must Offer More Than Looks</p><p>01:40:00 – Final Reflections: Emotional Intelligence, Love, and What Men Want</p>