Tried and Tested Podcast

In light of the recent concerns of people getting engaged in churches I wanted to share my thoughts, opinions, and concerns with a church proposal and those opposed to it.  I gave my factual evidence on what the issues were and were not.  Do you feel there are issues with people get proposed to in church and what do you think a better place to do this is?  Let me know what you think.Email: TraceySarpong@gmail.comInstagram:  Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

In this episode my guest Denise and I talk about the insecurities we all have within our lives but the effects it can have on dating relationships. We discuss where some of these insecurities stem from and how to resolve internal issues. Have insecurities caused an issue in a relationship for you? Let me know. Email: TraceySarpong@gmail.comInstagram:  Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

On this solo episode I rant a little bit about the issue of loneliness effecting peoples actions and abilities to make the right choices when choosing friendships and partnerships. I believe this is the reason many people are in the wrong situations because they would rather settle and feel semi comfortable than to be alone and patient. Do you struggle with this? Let me know. Email: TraceySarpong@gmail.comInstagram: TheofficialtraceysarpongSupport the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

My guest Tia and I talked about what it means to kingdom date.  We gave our opinions on what it looks like and the benefits it gives us. Most of us are you to dating a particular way our whole lives and then things must change when we truly come to Christ.  Take a listen to this episode and let me know your thoughts!Email: TraceySarpong@gmail.comInstagram: TheofficialTraceySarpongSupport the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

On this episode My Guest Amanda and I discuss what happens when women take the lead in starting relationships with men.  The pursuit seems to be something that happens a lot more these days because the number of available heterosexual men are limited.  We give our opinions and thoughts on women being the ones to make the bold move to solidify a relationship through applying pressure and making a man notice them.  This episode is quite interesting.  Let me know what you think after you take a listen.Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

My guest and I talk about the struggles and emotional toil men go through while in the dating stages or a relationship.  I often hear men talk about how much they go through without actually saying what is happening or what they go through. I've seen many men who seem like a block of wood in certain areas of their relationship so I asked my guest a little about how he felt as a man dating. Take a listen and get in contact with me and let me know what you think.Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: TheofficialtraceysarpongSupport the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

Dating in this day and age can be considered difficult for some of us and that's only half the battle. When it comes to family, friends, especially parents liking your choice of partner that can be even more daunting. My Guest Joy and I discuss a little about if a man's mother may not likeYou in the dating stages and how it can be handled. Tune in and let me know your thoughts! Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: TheofficialtraceysarpongSupport the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

On this episode my guest Tia and I talk about the importance of getting yourself together before dating. We talk about the need for some people to get a therapist before and between relationships if needed to be able to be your best self in relationships. We also discussed some issues that arise when damaged people continue to date.  This episode is very insightful and gives people some things to ponder on before entering a relationship.Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: TheofficialtraceysarpongSupport the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

Often times in dating things start off great and then a wall is hit.  Different relationships and our upbringing allows our defense mechanisms to flare up when we run into situations we didn't deal with and heal from in the past. My guest Princess and I discuss the issues high walls cause in breaking down relationships before they begin. Have you ever experienced an issue with someone not letting you in completely? Take a listen and see how we navigate this topic.Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: TheofficialtraceysarpongSupport the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

There are a multitude of men and women who are single and unhappy about it. My guest Grace and I talk about why this  is a common theme amongst people today.  Being single seems like its a simple problem and in some cases it is but as we discussed there are more layers to this issue.  Are you sick of being single? Let me know why and how I can help.Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: TheofficialtraceysarpongSupport the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

In this episode my guest and I discuss what non existent relationships are and how people get into these sort of situations.  Whether it is a couple that has broken up and one person wants to make it work, or a talking phase that never really took off, or someone being interested in a person who isn't interested back.  We laughed and chatted about miscommunication and how important it is in all relationships.  Take a listen to the episode and see how we navigate the murky waters of confusion in "almost dating" situations. Let me know what you think!Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.com Instagram: TheofficialtraceysarpongSupport the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

This episode I talk about the importance of a first date because it can make it break the start of a relationship. A lot of things can be missed by phone calls but especially by text messages which is what a lot of people use to communicate these days.  First dates and first impressions can really shape the way the person views you. Have you had a bad first date that turned into a great relationship ? Let me know Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

Have you ever been single but been heart broken or hurt after dealing with someone? A lot of people are going and growing through situationships that have wasted their time and emotions. This episode I just talk about some of the reasons so many of us have experienced this in relationships.Email: traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

Have you ever been a victim of getting your time wasted? Have you ever wasted someone else's time. What was the reason behind it? In this episode I talk a bit about the issue with wasting a persons time and the possible why behind it. Send me and email or a DM and let me know if this has happened to you. Enjoy the episode Email: traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

Have you ever wondered what the rules of dating actually are? I figured that they are different for everyone depending on life experiences and age groups. I listed some things I believe were appropriate guidelines for a person that is just dating someone. Feel free to add to the list ! Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

Is the act of breaking up that hard. I speak on what the issue is with being upfront and honest with someone you no longer want to date or deal with on a level above just being friends. It seems there are so many terms for the action to break up when it can all be so simple. Do you have issues breaking up? Let me know Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

This episode I discuss briefly if people truly believe they will find the person that is made for them. I have heard a lot of people who seem don't  believe the right person is out there for them based on the current dating pool. Let me know your thoughts. Email: traceysarpong@gmail.com Instagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

Friendship is a state of mutual trust and support between allied people. Is there a line that is crossed within friendships that take things to far. Have you seen circumstance where people treat friends as possessions and depend heavily on them. Is this as sign of personal insecurity ? Let me know if you have experienced this or your thoughts on this.Email: traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

On this Episode I talk about a real life scenario I came across online where a man asked the woman he was dating to buy him some food and that caused the end of their relationship. It surprised me but I gave details on what could have possibly happened behind the scenes. If you have any topic suggestions let me know. Send me an email or a dm. If you want to be a guest also let me know.Email: traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

In this episode my guest Portia and I converse about the ways to tell that a man may not be too interested in a female early on.  We navigate some ways to tell that a relationship may not be growing in a positive way. In this dating age a lot of times women may have a hard time differentiating the interest and intentionality of a man. Have you ever been in a situation where you are lost of confused about where you stand with a man?Take a Listen and Let me know what you think?Send me an email to ask a question or to be a guest!Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: TheofficialtraceysarpongSupport the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

This episode asks for advice for a sticky situation regarding a child that came from infidelity. When you are married the stakes are different and since I am not married I am not sure what to say or do? Take a listen and let me know what you would do in this situation.Contact me with any questions you may need advice on:Email- traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

Why do men and women deal with heart break and heart ache differently? Have you dealt with a heart break or supported someone who was going through one? On this episode I dive a little into what I've notice about how we as people deal with the painful end of a relationship. Let me know your thoughts and connect with me via email or Instagram.Email: traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

This episode I discuss if I truly believe that when the right man comes along if I have truly worked on myself the right way and if I would be prepared for a relationship that will work out. Random thoughts as I gear up for this new season. Send me a message with your thoughts:Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

With all the dating stories I have been hearing lately the most unsettling one at the moment is if the men are now the prize?! Have any of you heard this and is this something you agree with? Take a listen and let me know what you think. Send me a message with your thoughts:Email: Traceysarpong@gmail.comInstagram: Theofficialtraceysarpong Support the showhttps://instagram.com/theofficialtraceysarpong

Have you ever seen couples that just don’t go together. Something is off whether it’s looks or finances or career choice. In this episode my guest and I discuss the effects of dating people you are are not equally yoked with. Tune in and EnjoyFollow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

My guest and I discuss relationships that we have all been apart of that never come to fruition and why we think it’s such an common occurrence in dating in this day and age. Please tune in and enjoy! Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

When it comes to a non committed relationship what rights do you have? What can you expect from them and can you call them when you are in a time of need? My guest and I clarify what we think is acceptable and unacceptable for these types of relationships.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

My guest and I discuss what we do as woman to continue building ourselves up and what other women can do as we prepare ourselves before the married life. Tune in and enjoy!Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

I have often heard the phrase in Gods Time when it comes to situations that aren’t moving and are stagnant in people’s lives. My Guest and I discuss what we think this phrase really means and give people logical ways to move in this season of their life and stop wasting time! Listen and enjoy!Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

Mommy and daddy issues is a phrase we have all heard but do you think it could actually affect the way your dating life as an adult could be? My guest and I y’all a lot our not so perfect relationships with the parentals and how it may or may not have affected the way we have dated as young women. Tune in for our convo and enjoy. Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

It’s the season for quarantine style love. Can one find love in the season of being stuck at home for three plus months. My guest and I discuss what’s real and what’s fake during romance in a time that’s so unfamiliar for us all. Tune in to our convo and enjoy.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

My guest and I discuss boyfriends versus husbands to gain some clarity about what the purpose of each one is. Often times in dating women may have some blurred lines when it comes to what is what. Playing wife to a friend or not doing enough for the man you married etc. Tune in and hear our opinons.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

Dating, relationships, and marriage can be complicated and even more so when your partner isn't forthcoming about who they really are. My Guest and I dove into the topic of signs that can tell you that you may be oblivious to who you are dealing with as well as what to do before jumping into a relationship with someone you are uncertain about. Tune in and enjoy our discussion.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

We all know people or have been people who do too much when dating. Sometimes relationships don't even get the chance to take off because of bad habits we have and pre conceived ideas of what a partner should be like. My guest and I have a blast talking about ways relationships have been ruined by our own doing. Tune in and Enjoy our chat.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

Fathers are very important and as we approach Father’s Day what better thing to talk about than how important fathers are in a relationship. Today my guest and I discuss what it’s like being fatherless and trying to date men. We break down some of our personal experiences as well. Tune in and Enjoy. Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

With quarantine and the way of life in 2020 Dm love is a popular thing. Sliding into someone’s social media inbox to show interest is the norm. This is something I’m mostly against in my life and my guest an I further discuss why this is so. Tune in and enjoy our convo with me mostly ranting and raving. Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

My guest and I discuss the phrase "ride or die" that people reference in holding their partner down in life. We talk about our thoughts on this subject and if we think this is a wise route to follow. Tune in and enjoy our discussion.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

My guest and I discuss the idea of being friends with someone you were once in a committed relationship with and if its even possible to do that and still have a good relationship with your new partner. Tune in and see what we had to say about Friendship after romance.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

Dating is interesting in itself. Now dating outside your cultural norms can be a whole different situation that we normally don’t think about until it happens. Listen in as my guest and I discuss what it’s like to date people from different cultures than us. Tune in and enjoy.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

This episode is for the single people and the people who are in make shift situationships or anyone looking to improve things in marriage. In this episode my guest who has been married 9 years, and I discuss things that can help you improve your skills in single-hood and marriage to live a better, fulfilled, united life with your spouse. Tune in and enjoyFollow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

Dating across different races is normal in this day and age but for some people not so much. In this episode my guest and I discussed love outside your race. We discussed if it really acceptable to families behind closed doors and what its like with a partner of a different race/culture. Tune in and Enjoy.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

We all had our own plan for our lives and what we thought we would have achieved. My guest and I discussed what we had planned for ourselves and if it worked out how we thought it would.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

The definition of respect varies from person to person depending on history and their upbringing. We discuss some things we find to be disrespect and embarrassment in a relationship and why this happens. Tune in and enjoy.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

The word on the street is that its okay for women to approach men and let them know you are interested. I learned a little something about how to do this since this is not something I'm used to. Tune in with my guest and I as we discuss how to show interest without being fearful of rejection.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

We have all been here before where we dated or talked to someone who wasn’t all together there. These partners and people may appear sane but they really aren’t. My guest and I break down some experiences we have been through with men who kind of lost it in Love. Tune in and enjoy.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

As women many of us may have been victim to dating someone who didn’t treat you the best. Some women however make this a habit and continuously pick men who never have their best interest at heart. My guest and I dive into this topic. Tune in and enjoyFollow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

The dating world is very interesting and getting to know the person presented to you is often the most interesting part. Sometimes you meet the "representative" of who you are really with because people like to lie and live in a fantasy world. Tune in as my guest and I discuss meeting men we really never knew.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

I always wondered what the meaning behind the ways men approach women were. I’m sure for some there are no real reasons and for others I’m sure there are major reasons but either way today my guest and I dove in to this topic. Tune in and enjoy. Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

In this episode my guest and I discuss not messing around with your friends in any capacity as well as being a friend to your partner in order for a relationship to thrive and be successful. Tune in and enjoy our chat.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

There’s something very important about healing from a bad relationship before jumping into a new one. My guest and I dive in to why this needs to be done and what exactly you should be doing in this time. Tune in and enjoy our discussion.Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)

When we leave our parents home and step into the college world as baby adults there may be a lot of expectations and thoughts about what dating will be like for us. My guest and I discuss what it was like for us to date in the Universities that we attended. Tune in and enjoy our talk. Follow Trae and Connect With TraeInstagram- @Tailor_Made_TraeFacebook- Tracey SarpongYoutube- Tracey SarpongEmail- Traceysarpong@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/triedandtestedpodcast)