The Dating BFF Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:01:15 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2315230 en-us © 2026 The Dating BFF yes 1a8ffee2-5bc6-5b1f-b702-eab6d669a98a The Dating BFF episodic false You're not alone in the modern dating world. Join host Sydney Yien and her friends as they dive into date-night story time episodes and listen to relationship advice from her guests. Let's navigate love's challenges together!


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Dating BFF https://storage.buzzsprout.com/46nggbkqipt1oubagf6vbor6j234?.jpg The Dating BFF Single to married with Monique Rootsaert Single to married with Monique Rootsaert Hey BFFs! My friend Monique gets real with her journey from singlehood, to getting engaged, to be being married in this episode! We recorded this episode in her beautiful home in San Diego, California. We talk about everything from what being single for her was like, dating a guy 4 years younger than her, and the adventure they had that let up to her boyfriend proposing to her under the northern lights in front of an igloo in Alaska! 

Monique and I have been friends for years (we met at a church that was newly planted) and its been absolutely great seeing her grow in each stage of her journey with Julian, her husband (super cool guy). Tune in and hear all about it in this true girl's night hang with your new BFF, Mo!

Links mentioned in the episode:

Aurora Borealis Basecamp (Alaska) - www.borealisbasecamp.net
Preparing For Marriage by David Boehi - https://a.co/d/aj2IdKg

xoxo
Sydney


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]]> Hey BFFs! My friend Monique gets real with her journey from singlehood, to getting engaged, to be being married in this episode! We recorded this episode in her beautiful home in San Diego, California. We talk about everything from what being single for her was like, dating a guy 4 years younger than her, and the adventure they had that let up to her boyfriend proposing to her under the northern lights in front of an igloo in Alaska! 

Monique and I have been friends for years (we met at a church that was newly planted) and its been absolutely great seeing her grow in each stage of her journey with Julian, her husband (super cool guy). Tune in and hear all about it in this true girl's night hang with your new BFF, Mo!

Links mentioned in the episode:

Aurora Borealis Basecamp (Alaska) - www.borealisbasecamp.net
Preparing For Marriage by David Boehi - https://a.co/d/aj2IdKg

xoxo
Sydney


Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-15111318 Tue, 21 May 2024 18:00:00 -0400 3738 1 11 full false Top 10 Tips For Your Dating Profile: Women's Edition Top 10 Tips For Your Dating Profile: Women's Edition Revive your dating profile on Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, and beyond with these hot tips to attract the right match! Choose the right photos, be authentic, be positive, write that simple yet effective bio, be specific, be clear about what you want, make sure to proofread, keep your profile updated, and don't be afraid to make the first move and "drop the hanky".

And stay safe! 

Remember, anyone can make a profile.

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E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Revive your dating profile on Hinge, Bumble, Tinder, and beyond with these hot tips to attract the right match! Choose the right photos, be authentic, be positive, write that simple yet effective bio, be specific, be clear about what you want, make sure to proofread, keep your profile updated, and don't be afraid to make the first move and "drop the hanky".

And stay safe! 

Remember, anyone can make a profile.

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-15034420 Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1732 1 10 full false What makes a romantic relationship successful What makes a romantic relationship successful After a couple weeks of research on what makes a romantic relationship successful, Im sharing my findings! I, of course, added my own life experiences like the guy who was got lost in my cabinet looking for toilet paper and "accidentally" started Googling my prescription (creeper!). This is a good episode for anyone who is dating intentionally but might not be focusing on the right things while meeting new people. We're all out here figuring it out, so come hang!

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E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> After a couple weeks of research on what makes a romantic relationship successful, Im sharing my findings! I, of course, added my own life experiences like the guy who was got lost in my cabinet looking for toilet paper and "accidentally" started Googling my prescription (creeper!). This is a good episode for anyone who is dating intentionally but might not be focusing on the right things while meeting new people. We're all out here figuring it out, so come hang!

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-14988585 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 21:00:00 -0400 1865 1 9 full false Meet Kenzie Malz and talk about dating single dads Meet Kenzie Malz and talk about dating single dads Heys BFF's!

Meet Kenzie Malz and talk about single dads with us! Kenzie talks about her work/love life experiences and I talk about my previous experience dating a single dad in his mid 30s. I've definitely learned to actually see the red flags and not stick around for more! Learning from this experience has made me grow a ton as a person and as much as I wish this never happened, I am grateful for the experience. This is my story. This is the tea. 

XO Sydney 

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E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Heys BFF's!

Meet Kenzie Malz and talk about single dads with us! Kenzie talks about her work/love life experiences and I talk about my previous experience dating a single dad in his mid 30s. I've definitely learned to actually see the red flags and not stick around for more! Learning from this experience has made me grow a ton as a person and as much as I wish this never happened, I am grateful for the experience. This is my story. This is the tea. 

XO Sydney 

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-14824776 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:00:00 -0400 4356 1 8 full false Enneagram personality types & Letting your weird ooze out slowly Enneagram personality types & Letting your weird ooze out slowly If you want to be his lover, you gotta get down with not pushing him away! Stop sabotaging your love life and stop showcasing the weirdest parts of you first. Why keeps your quirks hidden from him? Listen and find out why!

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E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> If you want to be his lover, you gotta get down with not pushing him away! Stop sabotaging your love life and stop showcasing the weirdest parts of you first. Why keeps your quirks hidden from him? Listen and find out why!

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-14788938 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:00:00 -0400 2435 1 7 full false Guys, Go Get Your Girl! Guys, Go Get Your Girl! Today's episode is focused on how to connect with women on the dating apps and how to increase your chances of meeting her IRL. Us ladies want more successful dates and I know men want that too, so let me help if I may!

Here, I share my thoughts on how to have better first dates and how to get us all there in the first place. OLD is hard, so lets simplify it!

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E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Today's episode is focused on how to connect with women on the dating apps and how to increase your chances of meeting her IRL. Us ladies want more successful dates and I know men want that too, so let me help if I may!

Here, I share my thoughts on how to have better first dates and how to get us all there in the first place. OLD is hard, so lets simplify it!

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-14727220 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0400 1600 1 6 full false Transforming Your Dating Profile From Zero to Hero: Men's Edition Transforming Your Dating Profile From Zero to Hero: Men's Edition Does your dating profile suck? Not sure how to make it better? Get all the dating profile advice you need right here to better your online dating app journey. If you've noticed you're not getting matches as often as you'd like, these easy to follow tips with surely help you gain attention and hopefully lead to a meaningful connection!

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Does your dating profile suck? Not sure how to make it better? Get all the dating profile advice you need right here to better your online dating app journey. If you've noticed you're not getting matches as often as you'd like, these easy to follow tips with surely help you gain attention and hopefully lead to a meaningful connection!

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-14681100 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 23:00:00 -0400 1056 1 5 full false Conversation with Special Guest Nyla XO: Netflix's Love Is Blind Conversation with Special Guest Nyla XO: Netflix's Love Is Blind Special guest and musical artist Nyla XO talks about Netflix's Love is Blind and the crazy lengths the fans will go to in order to find out more dirt on the cast. BFF Nyla is a reality TV lover and I tuned in to this season of LIB with her. After seeing cast members like the infamous Chelsea IRL last weekend, we decided to chat about it with you guys! Come join the conversation!

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E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Special guest and musical artist Nyla XO talks about Netflix's Love is Blind and the crazy lengths the fans will go to in order to find out more dirt on the cast. BFF Nyla is a reality TV lover and I tuned in to this season of LIB with her. After seeing cast members like the infamous Chelsea IRL last weekend, we decided to chat about it with you guys! Come join the conversation!

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-14635965 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:00:00 -0500 2670 1 4 full false Part 2: How To Be Single and Happy (after the break-up) Part 2: How To Be Single and Happy (after the break-up) Ending a relationship is hard to do and the betrayal is even worse. In this story time episode, I'm sharing one of the hardest break-ups I have ever been through. You'll hear about the love square I was a part of, the huge surprise I gave my at-the-time boyfriend, and the journey of returning to society as a happier & healthier version of myself after the storm. 

This message is about providing support and encouragement, emphasizing the belief that challenges can be overcome and that you are not alone in the journey back to emotional freedom :)

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E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Ending a relationship is hard to do and the betrayal is even worse. In this story time episode, I'm sharing one of the hardest break-ups I have ever been through. You'll hear about the love square I was a part of, the huge surprise I gave my at-the-time boyfriend, and the journey of returning to society as a happier & healthier version of myself after the storm. 

This message is about providing support and encouragement, emphasizing the belief that challenges can be overcome and that you are not alone in the journey back to emotional freedom :)

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-14589535 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:00:00 -0500 1451 1 3 full false Part 1: How To Be Single and Happy Part 1: How To Be Single and Happy Feeling down about your single hood? In this episode, I share all about my personal routines I have set into place to create a more happy life as a single woman in my 30's. I believe at least ONE of these practical tips will resonate with you and I encourage you to them out! Whether you are single or simply curious about the art of self-contentment, this episode offers insights and inspiration for embracing your own path to joy and love in the season you are in.

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E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Feeling down about your single hood? In this episode, I share all about my personal routines I have set into place to create a more happy life as a single woman in my 30's. I believe at least ONE of these practical tips will resonate with you and I encourage you to them out! Whether you are single or simply curious about the art of self-contentment, this episode offers insights and inspiration for embracing your own path to joy and love in the season you are in.

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-14540217 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1412 1 2 full false Happy Valentine's Day BFFs! Happy Valentine's Day BFFs! Meet The Dating BFF's host, Sydney! Find out all the ways she enjoys Valentine's Day as a single woman, hear her thoughts on why men have changed over the years, and discover an easy and effective tip on how we can begin to pivot our strategy and mindset to be more effective in the modern age of dating.

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E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Meet The Dating BFF's host, Sydney! Find out all the ways she enjoys Valentine's Day as a single woman, hear her thoughts on why men have changed over the years, and discover an easy and effective tip on how we can begin to pivot our strategy and mindset to be more effective in the modern age of dating.

Social: Instagram @thedatingbff
E-mail: thedatingbff@gmail.com

]]> Sydney Buzzsprout-14478323 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500 1892 1 1 full false