“Always sit by a male stranger on a bus” and other advice a serial killer would give

This podcast episode deals with terrifying dating advice for women, from the 50’s, 90’s, and 2000’s.

Along the way, your pod-coasts address burning questions you didn’t know you had, like, what happened when Merie went to a “church” meeting out in the woods?

How many women were murdered as a result of dating advice from a ladies’ magazine?

Why should you avoid looking at your dinner date AT ALL COSTS?

How flattering is it when your date gets angry when you reject his sexual advances?

Just how little effort does it take for Merie to lounge on the couch and end up in a romantic relationship?

Why doesn’t Merie want to come to your wine and painting party?

Is that a syphalytic wart or a herpee?

What dating bible did Merie’s mom obviously consult on?

Do you have to accept every dick pic that is sent your way?

Come for Becky’s ridiculous seductive voice that makes Merie bananas. Stay for specific advice on how to die miserable and alone.

The dating advice column from the 50’s was posted on Facebook and mentioned all over the place, like here.

If you want to NOT get serial murdered and would like some real advice for how to stay safe when navigating the dating world, read, “Preventing your own Murder,” parts 1, 2, and 3.

Sources for this episode include: Katie Bishop’s brutal takedown of the 90s dating book we talk about, “I Read This ’90s Dating Bible so You Don’t Have to”