The Dating Detectives

When a whirlwind romance starts moving fast, it can be hard to tell the difference between genuine connection and something that’s just a little too good to be true. In this episode, Claire shares the second part of her story about a relationship that seemed exciting, promising, and full of big plans until small details started to feel… off. As the Dating Detectives dig into the strange moments, unanswered questions, and gut instincts Claire couldn’t shake, a much bigger picture begins to emerge. What starts as a confusing dating story quickly spirals into something far stranger, raising unsettling questions about identity, truth, and how far someone might go to keep a carefully constructed narrative alive.
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This week on The Dating Detectives, Hanna and Mackenzie are joined by Claire, a single mom in Canada, who walks us through an intense, whirlwind connection with “Ryan,” a charming Hinge match who presents as a high-powered real estate executive and quickly positions himself as her protector—showing up with grand gestures, inserting himself into moments of stress, and escalating intimacy at lightning speed. But as the weeks unfold, the relationship becomes a nonstop crisis carousel: mysterious medical emergencies, shadowy enemies, workplace drama, a “secret” elopement plan with endless missing documents, and increasingly unbelievable danger—until a chilling Halloween-eve message from Ryan’s father detonates everything. It’s a jaw-dropping Part One that will have you screaming at your headphones… and counting down for the reveal in Part Two.
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***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.
If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What starts as a workplace mentorship between a young, ambitious HR assistant and her intimidating, high-powered boss quickly spirals into a secret relationship. In this explosive two-part Dating Detectives episode, Kayla shares how validation turned into flirtation, flirtation into obsession, and obsession into a web of escalating emergencies, whispered promises, and suspicious tragedies that always seemed to surface at just the right moment. As she uproots her life, distances herself from her support system, and risks her career and finances for a future she believes is real, the cracks in her partner’s stories grow harder to ignore—yet the love bombing only intensifies. By the time a frantic late-night demand forces Kayla to choose between logic and loyalty, the stakes are no longer just emotional—they’re life-altering.
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This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/tdd today to get 10% off your first month
This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Jones Road Beauty. For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Cool Gloss on their first purchase when they use code DATINGDETECTIVES at checkout. Head to jonesroadbeauty.com to get yours today!
***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.
If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What starts as a workplace mentorship between a young, ambitious HR assistant and her intimidating, high-powered boss quickly spirals into a secret relationship. In this explosive two-part Dating Detectives episode, Kayla shares how validation turned into flirtation, flirtation into obsession, and obsession into a web of escalating emergencies, whispered promises, and suspicious tragedies that always seemed to surface at just the right moment. As she uproots her life, distances herself from her support system, and risks her career and finances for a future she believes is real, the cracks in her partner’s stories grow harder to ignore—yet the love bombing only intensifies. By the time a frantic late-night demand forces Kayla to choose between logic and loyalty, the stakes are no longer just emotional—they’re life-altering.
Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!
If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email [email protected] or contact us through our website using this link
This episode of The Dating Detectives is sponsored by Ava. Rebuild your credit fast with no interest, no credit check, with AVA. Download the AVA app and use promo code DATING. Rebuild your credit fast with no interest, no credit check, with AVA. Download the AVA app and use promo code DATING.
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***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.
If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Dating Detectives, Mackenzie and Hanna are joined by “Anna,” a guest from the UK who shares how a relationship that began with charm, intensity, and big promises slowly became something far more disorienting. As subtle red flags stack up and the lines between care, control, and manipulation blur, Anna finds herself questioning her instincts, her memories, and even her sense of self.
Click here to join our Patreon! For only $5 a month you will get 2 extra episodes a month, monthly virtual live events, and access to our community page. And now for $9 a month you can get all of that, plus ad free episodes!
If you've been dogfished and want to share your story on the show, email [email protected] or contact us through our website using this link
Get control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code DATING at MonarchMoney.com in your browser (not app) for half off your first year!
Take control of your data today. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan by visiting joindeleteme.com/datingdetectives and using the promo code TDD at checkout.
This episode is sponsored by Miracle Made. Get silver-infused, bacteria-fighting, temperature-regulating sheets and towels at TryMiracle.com/TDD and use code TDD to save over 40% and claim a FREE 3-piece towel set.
***The following Program contains names, places and events that have been anonymized or fictionalized for the purposes of protection and safety. The following Program is provided for entertainment purposes only and any commentary from the hosts are strictly conjecture and should not be held as making any definitive statements about the truth or identity of any particular individuals or circumstances.
If you or a loved one are involved in an abusive relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for support.
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.