Why Your Online Dating Isn’t Working — The Chicken Nugget Rule That Fixes Everything | Erika Ettin

Why Your Online Dating Isn’t Working — The Chicken Nugget Rule That Fixes Everything | Erika Ettin

Are you navigating the wild world of online dating or swiping through dating apps like Hinge and Bumble, wondering why it still feels so hard to find a real connection? In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller sits down with leading dating coach Erika Ettin, founder of A Little Nudge, to share online dating tips, profile photo advice, and the one thing most people get wrong on first dates. Whether you're trying to find love, improve your dating profile, or understand modern dating dynamics, this conversation is packed with insights that will help you level up your dating game.

Chapters:
00:00 – Meet Erika Ettin: Dating Coach & Founder of A Little Nudge
Intro to Erika, her background in economics, how she became a dating expert, and the mission behind her coaching.

03:00 – Is Dating Really Harder Now? (Or Just Different?)
Discussing the paradox of choice, dating app overwhelm, and why attitude shapes success more than tech.

07:00 – Mindset Matters: The Hidden Key to Dating Success
How self-talk, energy, and low confidence derail daters — and how to reframe your story before the first date.

12:00 – Messaging, Ghosting & Self-Sabotage on Dating Apps
Common mistakes like lazy intros, high standards, and misreading messages — and how to fix your approach.

17:00 – Profile Tips: What Photos to Use (and Avoid)
Erika’s must-follow advice on what profile pictures work, what to skip, and how to be authentically attractive.

21:00 – How to Date Like a Pro: Apps, Events & Daily Strategy
How many apps to use, how often to log in, and why in-person events are a secret weapon.

26:00 – The Chicken Nugget Theory of Dating 🍗
Why rushing love backfires, how delayed gratification builds real connection, and what dating and frozen food have in common.

30:00 – Red Flags vs. Dealbreakers: What Actually Matters
How to separate fear-based judgment from real incompatibility — and what "perceived red flags" are.

35:00 – Emotional Maturity, Flexibility & The Power of NATO
Why being “Not Attached to an Outcome” changes the game, and how to let go of pressure on first dates.

41:00 – First Date Mistakes, Best Openers & Final Tips
Erika’s rapid-fire advice: what most people do wrong, how to start better convos, and how to spot misrepresentation with grace.

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