Why No One Tries Anymore in Dating (And What It’s Costing Us) with Fernanda Flores

First Round's on Me

Date

May 19, 2025

Category

Dating

Length

32:34

Reality TV star and model Fernanda Flores joins us to talk love, heartbreak, and life in the “hot spotlight.” From her journey on 90 Day Fiancé to navigating dating as a public figure, Fernanda opens up about vulnerability, red flags, green flags, and finding real connection in a fast-food dating culture. She also shares insights into the modeling industry, the pressure to be perfect, and the kind of partner she's searching for now. This one's for anyone who's ever loved hard, lost, and decided to try again—with boundaries and a soft heart.

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Chapters:
  • 00:00 – Intro & Fernanda joins the show

  • 00:30 – Life after 90 Day Fiancé

  • 01:20 – Navigating real love on reality TV

  • 03:15 – The truth behind the K-1 visa experience

  • 04:45 – Culture shock, age gaps, and on-camera pressure

  • 06:05 – What producers didn’t show

  • 06:50 – Building a post-show community

  • 08:00 – Modeling myths & mental health

  • 10:00 – Self-image, pressure, and burnout

  • 11:30 – How being in the spotlight affects dating

  • 12:45 – Who Fernanda sees herself ending up with

  • 13:50 – How she approaches first dates now

  • 15:00 – Dating someone who supports your spotlight

  • 16:15 – The difference between content and real life

  • 17:30 – Keeping your heart soft, boundaries strong

  • 19:00 – Fast-food love & commitment issues

  • 20:20 – Dating is like the gym: put in the work

  • 21:20 – Biggest dating green flag

  • 22:10 – Quickfire dating questions

  • 23:20 – Who pays on the first date?

  • 25:00 – Is cheating forgivable?

  • 28:00 – Biggest green flags in a partner

  • 29:30 – Fernanda’s ideal date in NYC

  • 30:30 – 24-hour chat questions before a first date

  • 31:30 – Dating with intention & closing thoughts

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