In this episode, we talk about lowering standards to avoid getting hurt, should we do it?

Angie and Manny both give their story of their humbled experiences of lowering their standards and why they would never do it again.

Does it actually protect you? We share real experiences where ‘humbling down’ still led to disappointment, and break down why settling doesn’t change outcomes, it just delays the lesson.

And Manny shares how he got cheated on with Leonardo DiCaprio and got blacklisted by him in LA 😂😂

When it all comes to an end, who is left with more trauma, men or women? We deep dive into this on this week's episode.

Ep 02: Dating in Your 20s vs 30s — What Changes and What No One Warns You About

Dating in your 20s feels like a game… dating in your 30s feels like a strategy. And somehow, both will humble you.

In this episode, we break down the real differences between dating in your 20s vs your 30s—from chasing potential to choosing peace, from situationships to standards, and from butterflies to boundaries.

Manny gives the raw male perspective (what men are really thinking but don’t always say), while Angie brings the emotional intelligence, patterns, and the “I’ve seen this before” energy.

We get into:

• ​ Why dating hits different after 30
• ​ What men actually value as they get older
• ​ The shift from attraction to alignment
• ​ Mistakes people keep repeating from their 20s
• ​ And the advice we wish we knew earlier

Plus, Archie AI steps in at the end to fact-check us, keep score, and call out who’s really making sense 👀

If you’ve ever wondered why dating feels heavier, smarter, or just… different now—this episode is your reality check.

Has modern dating flipped the script?

Manny and Angie debate why some men now expect the princess treatment and want to be chased, and how dating culture has shifted across generations and cultures.

At the end of the episode, Archie the AI referee fact-checks the debate and awards a point.

We’re keeping score all season to see who wins.

Introduction