In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Isabelle Tropea, a 26-year-old graduate student navigating the challenge of finding men her age who are dating intentionally.

We talk about when to ask someone about their dating intentions. The first date can feel too soon, but waiting too long can lead to investing time in someone who isn’t looking for the same thing.

Isabelle shares her experience of meeting men who say they want something serious, only for their behavior a few dates later to suggest otherwise.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why so many people seem to be dating casually today

• How and when to ask about someone’s dating intentions

• The right way to approach a woman at the gym

• Why preparing for dates can lead to better connection and chemistry

• The types of questions that create meaningful conversations on a date

• What research actually says about height preferences in dating

• How “manifesting your partner” can work as a psychological filter

• The best way to ask an avoidant partner for something you need

This episode is about navigating the tension between wanting a real relationship and dating in a culture that often seems built for casual connections.

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Isabelle was born and raised in Austin is currently working on her doctorate in physical therapy. Movement is her love language—whether that’s lifting weights, flowing through yoga, or slowly convincing herself that running is fun. She's happiest trying new food, traveling somewhere unfamiliar, or curled up with her cat Boko watching movies or reading books.

In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Ashley Beall to talk about dating after 40 — and what changes when the apps suddenly get quieter.

Ashley shares her experience of hitting what she calls the “cliff,” when the messages and likes dropped off dramatically after turning 40.

Our conversation explores emotional intelligence in modern relationships, attachment theory, and why compatibility may matter far more than chemistry.

We discuss:

• Why emotional intelligence is becoming the most attractive trait in modern dating

• The importance of recognizing and sitting with your emotions

• How attachment styles shape the way we date and communicate

• Why anxiously attached people need to clearly ask for what they need

• The importance of taking breaks during conflict — especially for slow processors

• Waiting at least six weeks before having sex to test real compatibility

• What women actually mean when they say they’re looking for safety in a partner

Ashley also shares a recent dating experience how quickly red flags can appear when chemistry moves faster than character.

This conversation is about navigating dating with more awareness, emotional maturity, and intention — especially when the stakes start to feel higher.

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In this episode of Last Date, I sit down with Megan Kronberg — currently going through a divorce after 10 years in a relationship (7 of them married) — to talk about what it’s really like to start over.

We discuss her first date after a decade of partnership, the strange shift from “wife-level” communication to going days without hearing from someone new, and the excitement of rediscovering herself outside of a long-term relationship.

We explore:

- When putting in the work is worth it — and when it’s time to walk away

- Why many men tend to show effort only when something is wrong

- The power of regular relationship check-ins

- The one question every couple should ask each other each week

- Why the single life can feel amazing...but what we often fail to consider about the future

- The benefits of learning a partner’s love language early on

- And the funniest worst first date story I’ve heard so far

This conversation is about self-discovery, growth, and learning how to love ourselves — and our partners — even better the second time around.

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Megan Kronberg, 37, is outdoorsy, active, and adventure-inclined; yoga, running, paddle boarding, hiking, and travel keep her energized. She's on a mission to find the best matcha in town and is always down for sushi, pizza, Mediterranean, and exploring new restaurants. She loves deep conversations, meaningful connections, and experiences that expand her world. She's a Senior Account Manager in staffing & recruiting (7 years, fully remote). She's great with people, big on growth, and building things that matter. She's equal parts grounded and curious, playful and introspective, and in a season of alignment, expansion, and choosing what feels exciting and real.