Exes Coming Back, Bad Dating Patterns & “I’m Not Ready for a Relationship”

Exes Coming Back, Bad Dating Patterns & “I’m Not Ready for a Relationship”

August 31, 2026 · 49 min · Episode 654

About this episode

Ilana and Jake discuss listener questions about exes, dating patterns, and readiness for relationships while sharing personal anecdotes.

Jake spent the weekend hosting a fantasy football draft while Barkley lived his best boys day and paid for it later, and Ilana went to her first pregnancy brand event and is currently dealing with back pain that she describes as someone stabbing her. Also: Ilana read two books in a week, including Hayden Panettiere's memoir and Michelle Obama's Becoming, and somehow still can't remember Garrett Wilson's name. Three listener questions this week: should you hear out an ex who went eight months no contact before reaching out, can you actually change your type if it keeps not working out for you, and four great dates followed by "I'm not ready for a relationship" followed by him being in one two weeks later. How do you not take that personally? All links here (submit a Q, share your story on the pod, dating coaching & more) Get FREE full sized Mascara on your first purchase at Jonesroadbeauty.com with code SEEINGOTHERPEOPLE  Stock up on the best elevated essentials + get free shipping & 365 day returns at Quince.com/seeingotherpeople Get $10 off your Nutrafol subscription at nutrafol.com promo code SEEINGOTHERPEOPLE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

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