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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