Berlin Dating Weekender- Valentine's Day 2026

Do women actually like nice guys? Is there something to be said for friend-zoning women? And are we missing out on daily opportunities to meet people? This is part 2 of Lulu's chat with Dating Coach James Slate. They talk about why boring questions can kill attraction, how to flirt without cheesy pickup lines, the difference between day game and night game, and why James believes you should always aim for “better than boring. James also shares how facing his own fears around approaching people led to his dating meetups, coaching and Vibing — and why rejection doesn't necessarily mean failure.

Fed up with being single?Awkward small talk making you want to disappear? Dating coach Jamie Slate says the secret to better connections might be learning how to be “better than boring.” In this episode of Dating, Laughter & Disasters, James shares with Lulu his playful conversation starters, tips for handling rejection without taking it personally, and the amazing story of how he met his wife at Burgermeister. Expect honest advice, hilarious dating stories, and a fresh take on finding confidence in real life.

Berlin’s sex and dating scene is a LOT. And if you’ve ever wondered what actually goes on behind the private parties, dark rooms, apps, and afterparties… this episode gets into it.

After her first appearance on the show in 2024 and racking up 53 first dates, The Dating Orange is back to prove that love still exists, having met her fiancée in the most unconventional way! Lulu and Orange discuss dating-app burnout, the green flags to help you find love, and the difficulty of getting men to go to dating events,

German-born, Cork-based comedian Daniel Lucas — better known online as **The Only Funny German** — joins Lulu Johnson for a very Irish conversation about comedy, dating, culture and building a life abroad.Daniel talks about moving from Germany to Cork, why he ended up staying, and how random thoughts turned into viral comedy videos.We get into the differences between **German and Irish humour**, Cork accents, dating in a small city, Irish culture, and what it’s actually like trying to build a creative career somewhere new.If you like **dating disasters, Irish banter, cultural differences, comedy and stories about starting over in another country**, this one's for you.🎙️ **Follow Daniel / The Only Funny German:**[The Only Funny German] https://www.instagram.com/theonlyfunnygerman/🎧 **Listen to Dating, Laughter & Disasters:**[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/[Dating in Berlin](https://datinginberlin.com/📩 **Share your own dating story:**[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])📱 **Follow Dating in Berlin:**[Instagram – @datinginberlin_ https://www.instagram.com/datinginberlin_/[TikTok – Dating in Berlin](https://www.tiktok.com/@datinginberlin_