# ASK EMMA: Casual dating is not for the faint of heart

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Podcast: [too much.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/too-much-7181927)
Published: 2026-03-31T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this week’s ASK EMMA episode, Emma dives into real listener questions about modern dating, relationships, friendship breakups, and everything in between — from cheating and whether it can ever truly be forgiven, to the reality of casual dating, situationships, and why people claim they’ve moved on… but keep weaponizing the past instead. She goes deep down the rabbit hole about friendship dynamics, abandonment issues, her favorite parts of being single, and how to actually stop spiraling once you’ve chosen yourself. It’s unfiltered, unplanned, and brutally honest (per usual) — covering dating in your 30s, setting standards, navigating post-breakup life, and protecting your peace in a world that will constantly test it. If you’ve ever questioned your relationships, your boundaries, or your own patterns… this one will hit. EPISODE SPONSORS: Go to Quince.com/TOOMUCH for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/toomuch Head to wayfair.com April 25th through the 27th to shop Way Day. Visit Olive and June.com/TOOMUCH for 20% off your first System Download the Whatnot app today and get free shipping on your first order. Just search Whatnot in the app store and start scoring amazing deals. For collaborations and opportunities, email: partnerships@toomuchpod.com ⁠Shop the merch⁠⁠ !! Follow Too Much: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Follow Emma: ⁠⁠IG⁠⁠ ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ Want to submit a story or ask Emma for advice? Fill out the form below. https://forms.gle/ZQS261jcUxDFYVoD9 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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