Are you actually ready for a committed relationship, or are you just lonely? This Pride Month, Yo Aunteas are joined by elite gay dating coach and matchmaker Lamont White from betterwaytomeet.com to unpack the brutal truths behind the modern dating landscape. If you've been wondering why the dating pool feels impossible to navigate, this conversation is your ultimate reality check. In this episode, we break down why overindulging in hookup culture might be holding you back from finding a husband, how to step away from toxic situationships, and the actual science behind practicing emotional vulnerability. Lamont also shares shocking statistics about dating apps and drops the ultimate first-date playbook (the Voltron blueprint!) that you need to copy right now. Whether you are happily single, actively dating in cities like New York or Atlanta, or navigating long-term relationship agreements, this episode is packed with the relationship advice you've been missing. Tea Stamps: 00:00 — Intro 01:00 — Meet Lamont White: Gay Dating Coach & Matchmaker 03:37 — What are you PROUD of this Pride Month? 06:35 — How Lamont got into dating coaching 10:46 — Hookup culture vs. actually learning to date 12:28 — How to PRACTICE vulnerability 14:09 — Why gay men stay in situationships too long 17:00 — Fear of rejection & loneliness 25:05 — Coaching vs. matchmaking 27:33 — Chemistry vs. anxiety 29:04 — If you don't see him once a week, you are NOT dating 30:01 — Dating while closeted 34:19 — Not everyone is meant to be in a relationship 45:01 — Stop judging other people's relationships 46:35 — Age & dating 49:21 — HIV stigma in dating 53:35 — Love languages 57:48 — Right person, wrong time 59:35 — Work with Lamont White 1:01:05 — Curiositea 1:12:22 — The first date Vultron 1:14:38 — Janet or Beyoncé & benediction ✨ Support the show, like, comment, and subscribe for more weekly episodes! Follow our Guest: Website: https://betterwaytomeet.com Social Media: @TheGayDatingCoach Follow Minoritea Report: Instagram: @MinoriteaReport