How to Get a Girlfriend with Connell Barrett

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  7 Texting Mistakes that Make Women Flake Before the First Date (and 7 Easy Fixes) 18.09.2026 28min

  You know what’s frustrating? Getting first dates lined up with women you’re into—then they cancel, or ghost you. It can leave a guy feeling rejected and confused. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett breaks down 7 texting mistakes men make that lead to women flaking on dates. You’ll also learn 7 fixes so you can stop the flaking and get a lot more dates.STRUGGLING WITH TEXTING AND GETTING DATES? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Book” in Subject Line)
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  8 Flirty Things to Say (and Not to Say) When You Freeze Up Around Women 11.09.2026 34min

  Do you struggle with what to say around attractive women—whether you’re at the gym, on a date, or texting with someone from a dating app? In this episode of the “How to Get a Girlfriend Podcast,” dating coach Connell Barrett gives you eight flirty things to say—and the eight things NOT to say—so you can stop freezing up and start making sparks fly with women you’re into. Listen now.NOT SURE HOW TO FLIRT? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”:  Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  The 10 Most Surprisingly Sexy Things to Say on a First Date 28.08.2026 26min

  It sucks when a first date seemed to go well, and then you hear those five frustrating words: “I didn’t feel a connection.” What was missing? Likely, a sexy spark. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett counts down the top 10 most surprisingly sexy things you can say on a first date. Listen now, so you can start getting texts like this: “So, when are we going out again? ;)”STRUGGLING TO GET SECOND DATES? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL:DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”:Email: [email protected] (Write “Book” in Subject Line)
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  The 7 Lies that Keep You From Approaching—and 7 Tips to Confidently Talk to Women Anywhere 26.08.2026 30min

  You want to confidently approach women in the real world, but fear holds you back. That’s because you’ve been lied to about approaching. And those lies keep you from meeting wonderful women. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares the 7 biggest lies about approaching women—and the 7 truths that will let you confidently talk to women almost anywhere.STRUGGLING TO APPROACH BEAUTIFUL WOMEN? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL:DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”:Email: [email protected] (Write “Book” in Subject Line)
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  The 10 Texting Commandments: How to Stop Getting Ghosted and Start Getting Dates 21.08.2026 34min

  Texting shouldn’t feel so dang hard. You overthink every word, send the message, wait for her reply—and still get ghosted! In this episode of the "How to Get a Girlfriend Podcast," dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares his 10 Texting Commandments: 10 rules for messaging women that will free you from your texting chains. Stop overthinking every message, and start getting women writing you back, flirting with you, and saying yes to dates.NOT SURE HOW TO FLIRT? LOW ON DATING CONFIDENCE? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL:DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”:Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  21 Flirty Ways to Make Her Feel Authentic Attraction (How to Escape the Friend Zone, Part 2) 05.08.2026 56min

  You know what sucks? Thinking a date went well only to hear her say, “I didn’t feel a connection.” Dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett gives you a practical roadmap to avoid the Friend Zone—before, during, and after a date. He shares playful pre-date texts, flirting strategies on the date, and funny next-day messages that make her laugh. Get ready to start hearing, “So when are we going out again?”DO YOU STRUGGLE WITH FLIRTING OR TEXTING? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  The Date Seemed Great… So Why Did You End Up in the Friend Zone? (Part 1) 21.07.2026 30min

  The date seemed to go well—conversation flowed, and there were no awkward silences. Yet she texted you those painful words: “I just didn’t feel a connection.” In Part 1 of this two-part episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett explains why many men end up in the Friend Zone. He also shares how changing the way you communicate with women creates the spark that leads to second dates, first kisses—and a lasting relationship.ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO ESCAPE THE FRIEND ZONE? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  “You’re Not Broken!” 3 Steps to Lasting Dating Confidence (with Attachment Style Expert Thais Gibson) 10.07.2026 56min

  If fear of rejection keeps you from taking romantic chances—sending that text or approaching an attractive stranger—Thais Gibson has a solution. Gibson has helped more than 70,000 people build thriving relationships, both through her book, “The New Attachment Theory,” and as founder of the Personal Development School. Gibson joins dating coach Connell Barrett to share practical exercises to help you overcome rejection anxiety, build lasting confidence, and create healthier relationships.Episode Highlights:01:55: Why the “Perfect” Opener Won’t Fix Deeper Insecurity09:18: 3 Steps to Stop Feeling that You’re Not Enough17:57: How the 4 Attachment Styles Affect Your Dating Life27:13: Why Guys Panic When a Woman Doesn’t Text Back Right Away41:01: She Went Quiet? Here’s What a Securely Attached Men Does Next44:22: Do This When You Want to Go for the KissTAKE THAIS GIBSON’S FREE ATTACHMENT STYLE QUIZ: Attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.comLEARN ABOUT THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL: Personaldevelopmentschool.comFOLLOW THE PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL ON INSTAGRAM: @‌thepersonaldevelopmentschool
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  11 Pickup Lines That Are Classy, Not Creepy—Say These to Any Woman, Anywhere 02.07.2026 30min

  You see an incredible woman you want to talk to, but you’re not sure what to say—and the pickup lines you’ve heard sound cheesy or creepy. On this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett gives you 11 natural, non-cringe opening lines you can say to any woman. Get ready to break the ice in charming, genuine ways, and start getting dates.HIRE CONNELL TO TEACH YOU HOW TO APPROACH AND DATE INCREDIBLE WOMEN. BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  “The Best First Date of My Life” — How Tony Learned to Flirt and Won Jennifer Over 26.06.2026 29min

  If you’ve ever wondered, “What do I say? How do I flirt?” Tony’s story will resonate. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett talks with Tony, a divorced dad and software engineer who had some flirting breakthroughs that helped him win over Jennifer. If Tony can go from struggling to talk to women to finding his dream relationship, so can you!NOT SURE HOW TO FLIRT ON DATES? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  5 Flirting Moments that Broke My Brain (and Rewired What I Thought Was Possible) 23.06.2026 43min

  When you get good at flirting, you’ll be shocked by what you can achieve. Dating coach Connell Barrett sure was. Once a dateless introvert stuck in the friend zone, he never imagined his love life would include instant make-outs, fun flings, and beautiful women pursuing him. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” Connell shares five brain-breaking flirting moments that shattered his dating limitations. What might be possible for you?03:11: “You Want Me to Approach Her? She’s with that Guy!”09:39: Three First Dates, Three First Kisses18:20: Why So Many Women Prefer Older Men24:54: The Date that Truly Broke My Brain36:17: How to Manage a Ménage: It’s as Easy as One, Two, “Toi”NOT SURE HOW TO TALK TO WOMEN YOU FIND ATTRACTIVE? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  7 Days, 7 Online Dating Openers: What to Write on the Apps Every Day of the Week 18.06.2026 25min

  Imagine never struggling to come up with a good online dating opener. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares seven proven, playful dating-app openers that you can use every day of the week! You’re about to learn what to message women, and how to keep the conversation flowing after they reply.NOT GETTING ENOUGH DATES? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line) 
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  It’s the Least Sexy Skill in Dating—and It Might Land You Your Dream Girl 18.06.2026 21min

  There’s one dating skill that will help you smash through almost any dating challenge, from rejection to ghosting to approach anxiety. The skill? Resilience. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett reveals why resilience is the least sexy but most powerful skill in dating—and how it can help you to finally find the one. Listen now.NOT SURE HOW TO FLIRT AND BANTER ON DATES? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  My Flirting Hall of Shame: 7 Times I Screwed Up Royally with Women (Learn from My F-ups!) 11.06.2026 28min

  You can’t get great at flirting without making mistakes, as dating coach Connell Barrett learned the hard way. In this candid and hilarious episode, Connell shares 7 huge flirting mistakes he made—including the time a woman poured a pitcher of ice-water down his shirt. He also shares 7 lessons that helped him crack the code on male-female connection.NOT SURE HOW TO APPROACH BEAUTIFUL WOMEN? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  Ghosted? Not for Long! Here are 22 Funny Text Messages to Get Her Writing You Back 09.06.2026 24min

  You texted, but she didn’t reply. So you assume you’re ghosted. Not so fast! Dating coach Connell Barrett says that one unanswered text isn’t ghosting. It’s just dating in 2026. On this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” Connell breaks down why most “ghosting” isn’t actually ghosting—and he shares 22 funny, playful follow-up messages that get women writing you back and going on dates with you. Listen now.NOT SURE HOW TO TEXT WOMEN? TIRED OF GETTING GHOSTED? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  Struggling to Get Second Dates? Take Drastic Action: “Blow Up” Your Next First Date! 05.06.2026 27min

  Most guys struggle on first dates by playing it too safe. Same dull questions, same dull answers, same text she sends the next day: “I didn’t feel a connection.” In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett shares a drastic, powerful solution. “Blow up” your next first date! Connell breaks down the three rules to take your dates from forgettable to explosively fun. He also explains why the “risky” move is the smartest one you can make. Listen now.NOT GETTING ENOUGH DATES WITH WOMEN YOU’RE INTO? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  In 2026, Women Want You to Approach Them More Than Ever (Seriously!) Here’s Why 02.06.2026 21min

  You want to meet women in the real world, but you you worry that it’s weird or socially creepy. In this episode of the “How to Get a Girlfriend” podcast, dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett explains why now is the best time ever to meet women “in the wild.” He shares how he and his clients are proving it every day. Listen now so you can stop overthinking and start approaching women in your day-to-day life.NOT SURE HOW TO APPROACH AND TALK TO WOMEN? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH DATING COACH CONNELL BARRETT: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  Stop Running Out of Things to Say: 8 Topics that Ignite Flirty Conversations with Women 28.05.2026 34min

  Nothing kills a date faster than running out of things to say—and the awkward silence that follows. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and author Connell Barrett breaks down 8 great first-date topics that lead to free-flowing, flirty conversations. You’ll learn how to keep conversations going, banter with charm, and get a lot more second dates.NOT SURE HOW TO FLIRT AND BANTER ON DATES? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  “Should I Start an OnlyFans?” 31 Funny, Flirty Things to Say to Women When You Approach 26.05.2026 23min

  You see a woman in the real world you want to meet—but you freeze, get stuck in your head, and have no clue what to say. On this episode of the “How to Get a Girlfriend” podcast, dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares 31 flirty, funny things to say to break the ice with women. Listen now for 31 openers that are charming, playful and NEVER creepy.NOT SURE HOW TO APPROACH BEAUTIFUL WOMEN? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)
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  5 Pickup Lines for Guys Who Hate Pickup Lines: Stop Overthinking, Approach Her, and Just Say This 21.05.2026 29min

  Do you want to meet women without sounding like some weird pickup artist? In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach and bestselling author Connell Barrett shares five pickup lines for men who hate pickup lines. You’ll hear how his client Taylor went from overthinking approaches to confidently meeting and dating Cassie—no cheesy pickup lines needed. And if Taylor can do it, so can you!STRUGGLING TO APPROACH BEAUTIFUL WOMEN? BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL: DatingTransformation.comGET A FREE COPY OF CONNELL’S BESTSELLING BOOK, “DATING SUCKS BUT YOU DON’T”: Email: [email protected] (Write “Free Book” in Subject Line)