Dating in Your 20s

In this episode of Dating in Your 20s, Amelia and Lilly answer questions straight from you — our listeners. Think of it as your very own dating hotline, where we dive into the real challenges, worries, and curiosities that come with navigating relationships in your 20s.

From ghosting and mixed signals to boundaries and confidence, nothing is off the table. These are the questions you’ve been DMing us, and we’re unpacking them with honesty, humor, and a therapist’s perspective.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
  • Real talk about the biggest challenges women face in dating today
  • How modern dating culture impacts expectations and emotions
  • The balance between knowing your worth and staying open to love
  • Practical tools for confidence, boundaries, and clarity in relationships
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Creators and Guests

AA
Host
Amelia Abernathy
LW
Host
Lilly Wehman

What is Dating in Your 20s?

Hosted by Amelia and Lilly, two licensed therapists based in Chicago, Illinois, Dating in Your 20s dives into the chaos, comedy, and complexity of modern dating — all through a therapeutic lens. As two women in their 20s, Amelia and Lilly are in the trenches themselves, navigating everything from bad Hinge dates and ghosting to social media comparison and the pressure of modern relationships.
With a mix of humor, honesty, and clinical insight, each episode blends real-life dating experiences with psychological frameworks like attachment theory, emotional regulation, communication styles, and more. Whether you're healing from heartbreak, stuck in a situationship, or just wondering why dating feels so complicated right now, Amelia and Lilly are here to help you feel a little less alone — and a lot more understood.