Episode Details
May 23, 2025
33 minutes
- Early Relationship Crucibles: Doug shares how his first high school heartbreak taught resilience, while Jeremy reveals using sports as emotional armor against vulnerability.
- The Modern Dating Shift: How micro-missteps in digital communication now determine romantic success in swipe culture.
- Ghosting Psychology: Examining why dating apps enable emotional detachment and instant abandonment cycles.
- Boundaries & Baggage: Why personal accountability transforms relationship baggage into growth opportunities.
- Masculinity Reexamined: Challenging societal expectations that pressure men to suppress emotional expression.
Featured Quotes
"Ghosting isn't just rejection - it's the digital age's ultimate avoidance tactic. Real connection requires sitting through discomfort."
Jeremy Axel
""I used sports as emotional body armor. True intimacy begins when you drop the defenses and own your vulnerabilities."
Doug Cox
Episode Transcript And Overview
How has dating transformed in the decade of swiping? In this raw episode of Never in Reverse, Doug and Jeremy confront the double-edged sword of modern romance. From Doug's formative heartbreak to Jeremy's journey from emotional avoidance to accountability, they dissect how dating apps amplify ghosting culture while paradoxically making genuine connection harder. The hosts explore why today's micro-judgments of digital interactions determine romantic outcomes, how unprocessed rejection triggers compound vulnerability, and why boundary-setting separates healthy relationships from toxic cycles. Through personal stories and psychological insights, they reframe masculinity through emotional courage and offer practical tools for navigating today's complex dating landscape - whether you're swiping or committed.
Timeline Notes
Introduction
Today’s conversation is about dating. Doug’s first relationship in high school taught him how to deal with heartbreak, and that things will not always work out as they initially seem they will.
Jeremy found it easier to hide behind sports and his other interests in early relationships to avoid having to be vulnerable. He learned to take accountability and use mistakes to improve.
Notable Guests
Jeremy Axel
Founder
Jeremy Axel
Founder
Founder and sales manager of Fluent Conveyors, brings over 10 years of experience transforming the conveyor industry with innovative design, exceptional service, and strong dealer partnerships. Serving sectors like recycling, agriculture, and packaging, he delivers custom solutions that enhance efficiency and profitability. Known for his strategic relationship-building and customer-focused approach, Jeremy has earned top honors such as Sales Rep of the Year and President’s Club, reflecting his ongoing commitment to growth and industry leadership.
