Why No One Tries Anymore in Dating (And What It’s Costing Us) with Fernanda Flores

Listen to this episode from First Round's on Me on Spotify. Reality TV star and model Fernanda Flores joins us to talk love, heartbreak, and life in the “hot spotlight.” From her journey on 90 Day Fiancé to navigating dating as a public figure, Fernanda opens up about vulnerability, red flags, green flags, and finding real connection in a fast-food dating culture. She also shares insights into the modeling industry, the pressure to be perfect, and the kind of partner she's searching for now. This one's for anyone who's ever loved hard, lost, and decided to try again—with boundaries and a soft heart.🎧 New episodes every Monday. Subscribe for more real talk on dating, relationships, and everything in between.Chapters:00:00 – Intro & Fernanda joins the show00:30 – Life after 90 Day Fiancé01:20 – Navigating real love on reality TV03:15 – The truth behind the K-1 visa experience04:45 – Culture shock, age gaps, and on-camera pressure06:05 – What producers didn’t show06:50 – Building a post-show community08:00 – Modeling myths & mental health10:00 – Self-image, pressure, and burnout11:30 – How being in the spotlight affects dating12:45 – Who Fernanda sees herself ending up with13:50 – How she approaches first dates now15:00 – Dating someone who supports your spotlight16:15 – The difference between content and real life17:30 – Keeping your heart soft, boundaries strong19:00 – Fast-food love & commitment issues20:20 – Dating is like the gym: put in the work21:20 – Biggest dating green flag22:10 – Quickfire dating questions23:20 – Who pays on the first date?25:00 – Is cheating forgivable?28:00 – Biggest green flags in a partner29:30 – Fernanda’s ideal date in NYC30:30 – 24-hour chat questions before a first date31:30 – Dating with intention & closing thoughtsIf you’re loving the conversation, hit that like button, drop a comment with your thoughts, and hit subscribe for more unfiltered dating talk on First Round’s on Me! Download FROM: https://firstroundsonme.co Instagram: / firstroundsonme TikTok: / firstroundsonmeapp Joe: https://www.instagram.com/firstroundsonjoe/Hannah : https://www.instagram.com/hannah_glasby/Exclusive Offer - Transform Your Dating Life Today! Say goodbye to swiping left and hello to real connections! First Round’s On Me helps you skip the awkward stages and find meaningful matches. Get a FREE month of FROM’s Terracotta premium subscription—all you have to do is use our code DATING!Promo Code - DATINGLink - https://from.onelink.me/LQvW/from