Setting Relationship Boundaries (w/ Trixie Mattel)

About this episode

Trixie Mattel returns to discuss relationship boundaries and the challenges of navigating personal life in the public eye.

Drag queen Trixie Mattel (Drag Race S7, All Stars 3) returns to the podcast! After experiencing how exhausting it is to navigate a private breakup while smiling through a press tour, Trixie opens up about why she is now fiercely protective of her new relationship. Nicole explains why Drag Race S7 is her all-time favorite season, and the girls discuss wild dating reality TV shows like 90 Day Fiancé, Love After Lockup, and Love on the Spectrum, plus whether Trixie would ever actually compete on The Traitors. Trixie also discusses her impersonator recent retirement, gives her honest advice to all the gay singles out there, and reveals her obsession with crime scene cleanup. Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcast Take our listener survey and shape the future of the podcast! Support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: • Jones Road Beauty : Use code DATEME at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty #ad • Betterhelp : This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/dateme today to get 10% off your first month. • Cash App : Download Cash App Today…

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Byer

Guest: Trixie Mattel

Topics covered

• relationship boundaries
• dating reality TV
• breakup
• drag culture
• advice for singles

Keywords

• relationship boundaries
• Trixie Mattel
• Nicole Byer
• dating reality TV
• Drag Race
• advice for singles
• breakup

Sponsors

Jones Road Beauty, BetterHelp, Cash App

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