In brief
Elizabeth Day and Mel Schilling share insights from their personal journeys and provide support for those struggling to find love in the digital age.
In a world where dating has transformed significantly with the rise of technology, Elizabeth Day, a British writer and podcaster, felt the impact intensely after her recent divorce. At 46, she found herself reentering the dating scene, one she hadn’t experienced since before the era of dating applications. "It was such a jungle out there,” Day remarked in a video interview. After navigating this complex landscape and eventually finding her partner on Hinge, she was inspired to launch “How to Date.” This new limited series is a spin-off of her highly acclaimed podcast “How to Fail,” now in its 20th season.Day co-hosts this venture with Mel Schilling, a dating coach featured on the reality series “Married at First Sight," where two individuals meet and marry on the same day. Both women are united by their experiences, having met their spouses online at age 39, and they are committed to guiding others through modern dating challenges.“I want to teach the world how to date,” Day stated, reflecting on her desire to fill a gap for those who, like her, could have benefited from such a resource. With authentic storytelling and expert advice, “How to Date” aims to prepare listeners for a fulfilling romantic journey, making sense of today’s dating dynamics after prolonged periods of isolation and change in societal norms.
