https://www.spreaker.com/show/dating-during-a-pandemicenNewsCopyright Michael Fortunehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/28fc293e5e4d2c351b4741d359b3988f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/dating-during-a-pandemicThu, 19 Mar 2026 21:42:25 +0000Michael FortuneMichael Fortunefeeds@spreaker.comYou thought dating was hard enough, try to date during a pandemic. This is where communication is truly the key to the road towards progress. Texting, emailing, meeting application such as zoom, partytime, facebook may come into play much more than usual.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/digital-dating--68382715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68382715Sat, 01 Nov 2025 23:48:58 +0000Michael FortuneDigital dating refers to the practice of seeking romantic or sexual connections through online platforms, including mobile apps, websites, and social media. It blends technology with intimacy, reshaping how people meet, communicate, and form...410apps,connections,dating,digital,mobile,romantic,sexual,websitesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-digital-companions-on-mental-health--67110098]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67110098Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:43:48 +0000Michael FortuneDigital Love & Mental Health: A Double-Edged Connection rise of AI companions, dating apps, and virtual relationships has reshaped how people experience intimacy—and it’s having profound effects on mental health. Here’s a breakdown of the key...]]>151&,2025” “synthetic,ai,companions,dating” “mental,digital,emotional,health,impact,intimacy,love,podcast,relationships” “ai,romance,scripting,tools” “neuroeconomicsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-relationship-deceptions--67102899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67102899Thu, 24 Jul 2025 17:15:02 +0000Michael FortunePeople are having relationships with AI to fulfill their personal and emotional needs. Is this healthy?138companionship,“emotional,health,intimacy,realityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/synthetic-relationships--67085913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67085913Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:56:51 +0000Michael FortuneGen Z is pioneering a new form of intimacy: synthetic relationships with AI companions.50ai,ai tech-driven,and,apps virtual,companions synthetic,dating,economics ai,intimacy ai,love,relationships,relationships digital,romance gen,story emotional,trends emotionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ai-dating--67085760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67085760Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:32:09 +0000Michael FortuneGen Z’s growing preference for AI partners over human ones is more than a quirky trend—it’s a reflection of deeper emotional, social, and technological shifts.154ai,ai virtual,apps tech-driven,companions ai,economics ai,intimacy emotional,love,partners digital,relationships synthetic,romance gen,trends emotionalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-ai-is-reshaping-modern-romance-dating-in-2025--67079541]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67079541Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:10:40 +0000Michael FortuneAI is revolutionizing dating in 2025, Michael—both behind the scenes and front and center. Here's a breakdown of how it's being used and what it means for singles today:]]>1142025 algorithmic,ai,apps emotional,behavior,coaching digital,companions dating,dating,dating gen,in,intelligence,intimacy,love predictive,matchmaking artificial,relationship,technology ai,trends tech-driven,zfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-era-of-digital-love--58678785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58678785Tue, 13 Feb 2024 23:41:46 +0000Michael FortuneThe era of digital love took on new meaning during the height of the pandemic. The pandemic brought about more time to explore life and love and people took full advantage of the new media to hook up with new people.226digtal,life,lifestyle,love,media,meeting,newmedian,pandemicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-church-keeping-women-single--58390383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58390383Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:10:15 +0000Michael FortuneThe Black Church keeps Black women single to further their needs and goals. They end up spiritually in the church and are distracted from seeking a relationship.123control,distracted,interest,money,religioonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-signs-your-dating-the-wrong-person--52363823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52363823Thu, 05 Jan 2023 19:12:15 +0000Michael FortuneEven though your relationship started off great, you’re beginning to realize your beliefs don’t line up. What do you do? Learn what red flags to look out for as we talk about five signs you’re dating the wrong person.1963activities,church,dating,family,friends,relationship,sexfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marriage-minded-dating--52355832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52355832Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:29:46 +0000Michael FortuneThis is an analysis of why one should date people with only spousal potential. We will look into what is the psychology of this approach and the possibilities of success. Is this a realistic approach or wishful thinking, providing tips on how to date...1137characteristics,conformity,dating,genuine,getinthepants,intenional,maniplation,marriage,partnership,potential,relationshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/leave-married-women-alone--52262570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52262570Fri, 23 Dec 2022 00:33:42 +0000Michael FortuneCoach Corey Wayne discusses why it's better to leave married women alone even when they want you, but are simply too weak, or just not miserable enough to leave their bad marriage. How to walk away and leave the door open so they can act upon their...704affair,cheating,companionship,dating,divorce,love,marriedwomen,obligation,relationship,sex,slingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interracial-dating-doesn-t-work--52157557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52157557Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:27:49 +0000Michael FortuneThe interracial relationship can fail due to culture, societal pressures, economics, and education as well as racism itself.156acceptance,bias,cultural,dating,differences,misunderstanding,society,systematicracismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-expiration-date--51863386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51863386Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:40:07 +0000Michael FortuneIf you really think about it, dating does have an expiration date when it does not work out. Perhaps you found out the person was not who they say they were or it just did not work out for one reason or another1242dating,expiration,nochemistry,timesupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pandemic-changed-dating--48143324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48143324Sun, 02 Jan 2022 23:08:00 +0000Michael FortuneDo you hug or kiss on a first date anymore? What does love look like after lockdown? "Going up to talk to somebody in a bar is now incredibly strange."The pandemic may change dating for good.413changes,communication,dating,datingapps,digitaldating,lifestyle,pandemic,vaccinatedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-post-pandemic--44981702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44981702Sun, 23 May 2021 07:28:31 +0000Michael FortuneNow that vaccines have been deployed the dating game is heating up and some people are ready to start or continue dating during the downswing of the pandemic. Some people got closer during the pandemic, while others fell further apart. Has the...1219companionship,dating,death,friendship,life,love,meaningful,relationshipsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-men-prefer-white-women--44494660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44494660Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:27:42 +0000Michael FortuneBlack Men Prefer White Women for a variety of reasons, social, personal as well as the economics of the situation as well. We will explore the dimensions of the why.1659black,dating,interracial,relationships,whitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/white-men-prefer-black-women--44494657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44494657Mon, 26 Apr 2021 17:25:56 +0000Michael FortuneWhite Men Prefer Black Women for a variety of reasons, social, personal as well as the economics of the situation as well. We will explore the dimensions of the why.783dating,economic,interracial,preferencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/couples-talk--44093033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44093033Mon, 29 Mar 2021 03:17:38 +0000Michael FortuneReal talk about dating and general and the additional challenges dating facing during what seems to be a never ending pandemic. Changes in lifestyles have been changed and the use of technology has taken to a new spectrum.3913change,communication,dating,datingapps,inspiration,isolation,masks,socialdistancing,technology,virtualdatingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-autopsy-of-dating--44091340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44091340Sun, 28 Mar 2021 22:54:48 +0000Michael FortuneWe examine dating in the smallest of details. The ins and outs, the good and the bad. Lets take that deep dive.1704breakup,dating,female,friendship,hate,heartbreak,intimacy,live,love,makeup,male,relationship,sexfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-things-women-do-to-lose-a-good-man--43743540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43743540Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:05:20 +0000Michael FortuneThere are some things women do to lose a good man. In reality they could apply to men in terms of holding on to a get woman.2257bad,dating,good,life,men,problems,relationships,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/men-to-avoid-when-dating--43537565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43537565Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:40:40 +0000Michael FortuneTo increase your opportunity to a successful relationship there are some traits that some men have are a sign to suggest that they are not the best match for you. If you experience some of the traits of the type of men to avoid, cut your losses and...1505avoidproblems,bestmatch,bestpractices,cutyourlosses,dating,men,redflags,relationship,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-to-avoid-when-dating--43534145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43534145Thu, 18 Feb 2021 22:26:43 +0000Michael FortuneThere many signs that exist to let you know what to watch out for. We provide you these clues that will lead you to great success and joy when choosing the best woman to start a great relationship with.1621avoid,badsituations,dating,happiness,hell,life,mistakes,truth,warningsignsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-steps-of-exclusiveness--43528263https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43528263Thu, 18 Feb 2021 16:11:07 +0000Michael FortuneAt what point do you want to be exclusive with your special one in your life. How long should it take before you become exclusive. What are the steps that are part of the process.2158dating,exclusive,longlasting,process,specialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-and-the-break-up--43511181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43511181Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:26:42 +0000Michael FortuneSome online dating situations just don't work off for one reason or another. But life has to go on and you need to navigate yourself out, pick up the pieces and keep it moving. As they say don't make the same mistake twice and there is a next for you.1301anotherday,bad,betterdays,breakups,dating,good,hate,love,mistake,relieffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-signs-of-disinterest-or-interest-of-online-dating--43480478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43480478Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:53:14 +0000Michael FortuneThere are 10 signs of disinterest or interest when one is dating online. Don't waste precious time going after the dead enders who seem like they don't want to communicate when you have open your portals. Give them time to respond within reason. If...1523communication,friendship,fun,lier,life,love,real,wastefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/compatibility-in-a-relationship--42969417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42969417Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:30:45 +0000Michael FortuneBeing compatible and having chemistry are two different things. Chemistry can change over time. Compatibility is something that can have more lasting impact.2624happiness,interaction,joy,life,love,peace,relationshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relationship-hell-during-a-pandemic--42525415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42525415Wed, 16 Dec 2020 21:48:46 +0000Michael FortuneThe Pandemic has put even greater strains of friendships,dating,as well as marriages. It was bad enough before the pandemic, its just more intensified. Divorces are on the rise, domestic violence is on the rise, as well as friendships broken.2177divorce,friendships,hate,love,relationshipfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/divorce-during-a-pandemic--40568275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40568275Sat, 29 Aug 2020 17:28:57 +0000Michael FortuneDivorce is rising during the pandemic. Couples are determining that it's just not working and they are rushing to the Court House, but the courts are closed. You think dating is bad during a pandemic. Divorces are on the rise and the courts are only...814courts,divorce,government,hate,lifestyle,love,relationship,shutdownfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-challenges-during-a-pandemic--40513510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40513510Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:24:47 +0000Michael FortuneYou thought dating was hard enough, try to date during a pandemic. This is where communication is truly the key to the road towards progress. Texting, emailing, meeting application such as zoom, partytime, facebook may come into play much more than usual.757communication,date,dating,happy,hate,hurt,lifestyle,lonley,love,lover,pandemic,partner,sadnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dating-ghosting--40163896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40163896Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:02:02 +0000Michael FortuneGhosting is a colloquial term used to describe the practice of ceasing all communication and contact with a partner, friend, or similar individual without any apparent warning or justification and subsequently ignoring any attempts to reach out or...1138date,dating,desire,ghosting,hate,lifestyle,lonely,love,pandemic,relationship,socialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pandemic-dating-part-2--36399611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36399611Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:53:11 +0000Michael FortuneYou thought dating was hard enough, try to date during a pandemic. There is where communication is truly the key to the road towards progress. Texting, emailing, meeting application such as zoom, partytime, facebook may come into play much more than...1367dating,engaged,health,kissing,love,marraige,relationship,sex,single,socialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pandemic-dating--28142598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28142598Sat, 23 May 2020 18:29:44 +0000Michael FortuneYou thought dating was hard enough, try to date during a pandemic. There is where communication is truly the key to the road towards progress. Texting, emailing, meeting application such as zoom, partytime, facebook may come into play much more than...821communication,dating,hate,lifestyle,love,men,online,people,relationship,women,zoomfalsefull