: A lighthearted but cathartic look at romantic misadventures that helps listeners feel less alone. : Matthew Hussey

, who had spent the last forty minutes explaining the structural integrity of various types of industrial rivets. He hadn't asked her a single question—not about her career, not about her kids, not even if she liked the breadsticks he was currently monopolizing.

Headline: Proof that "Mom’s Night Out" is a contact sport.

Sometimes, a bad date isn't funny; it's deeply discouraging. It can make a mother feel invisible, old, or undesirable. This is when you must step in to remind her of her value. Remind her that one man's lack of manners or compatibility is not a reflection of her worth. Validate her disappointment, but do not let her wallow in it. Turning Disaster into Growth: The Silver Lining