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Jana talks to Logan Ury about 'hardballing', the new dating trend which is being encouraged by dating experts.

There's a new dating trend, which upon first glance, could be seen as quite aggressive! It's called ‘hard balling’. It means someone is being clear about their expectations of a relationship, whether you want a serious long-term partnership or a casual fling. In fact, dating experts are actively encouraging it, and Hinge has seen an absolute turn around in how people now interact on the apps because of it. So to give us all the details, and explain how we can use this new trend to our benefit in the dating world - dating expert Logan Ury joins Jana on the podcast to spill the tea. 

<p>There's a new dating trend, which upon first glance, could be seen as quite aggressive! It's called &lsquo;hard balling&rsquo;. It means someone is being clear about their expectations of a relationship, whether you want a serious long-term partnership or a casual fling. In fact, dating experts are actively encouraging it, and Hinge has seen an absolute turn around in how people now interact on the apps because of it.&nbsp;So to give us all the details, and explain how we can use this new trend to our benefit in the dating world - dating expert Logan Ury joins Jana on the podcast to spill the tea.&nbsp;</p>

Each week news.com.au’s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships.

The dating world can be pretty tough, and keeping a relationship even tougher! Each week news.com.au’s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships. Is it now socially acceptable to ghost someone? Do you still need to wait three days before texting? How soon is too soon to have ‘the talk’? The rules have changed. With the help of some famous friends and some knowledgeable experts, Jana explores topics that have everyone scratching their heads. And, of course, her guests will share their own dating and relationship horror stories. It’s 2021 and let’s be honest, thanks to dating apps, social media, a major hook-up culture and fast paced living, aren’t we all just... kinda… sorta… dating?!

<p>The dating world can be pretty tough, and keeping a relationship even tougher! Each week news.com.au&rsquo;s dating columnist, Jana Hocking, attempts to navigate her way through the maze of modern dating and relationships. Is it now socially acceptable to ghost someone? Do you still need to wait three days before texting? How soon is too soon to have &lsquo;the talk&rsquo;? The rules have changed. With the help of some famous friends and some knowledgeable experts, Jana explores topics that have everyone scratching their heads. And, of course, her guests will share their own dating and relationship horror stories. It&rsquo;s 2021 and let&rsquo;s be honest, thanks to dating apps, social media, a major hook-up culture and fast paced living, aren&rsquo;t we all just... kinda&hellip; sorta&hellip; dating?!</p>

Kinda Sorta Dating

We're brought up with the fairytale that you will meet your Prince Charming in your 20's, fall madly in love and live happily ever after. So what happens when you find yourself in your 30's and oh so single? 

You get in some experts and friends and document the trials and tribulations of dating in a world run by dating apps, ghosting and a host of far too many options.