Dating in NYC is renowned for being a challenging endeavor, but after accumulating years of insight, Sofia Franklyn has become a seasoned expert. In an exclusive conversation with HollywoodLife, the host of the “Sofia With an F” podcast shared her perspectives on finding love in the bustling city. As HollywoodLife’s October cover star, Sofia emphasized, “I believe New York City’s dating scene gets an undeserved bad reputation. In my own experience and those of many of my friends, New York City is an exceptional place for dating.” She continued, “Yes, we do have our share of finance professionals, but for some inexplicable reason, I believe the dating culture here is distinctive, with men who genuinely seek long-term commitment.”
Sofia further elaborated, stating, “[The men here] don’t exhibit Peter Pan Syndrome to the extent you might encounter in Los Angeles or San Diego—and I find that to be a positive aspect. It’s conducive to a healthier dating environment.” Back in 2018, Sofia departed from her hometown of Salt Lake City following her graduation from the University of Utah. She embarked on a journey spanning over 2,000 miles to embrace a new life in the city that never sleeps. Despite the initial culture shock, Sofia has resided there for five years and has no plans to relocate elsewhere.
“I’m here to stay in New York,” Sofia chuckled, affirming, “Am I considering a return to Utah? Absolutely not.” When it comes to offering guidance to those who have recently relocated to NYC—whether they are seeking to date or are growing weary of the dating scene—Sofia advises them, “Don’t let it get you down when you endure three or four terrible dates in a row.”
She further remarked, “It’s truly disheartening when you find yourself going on one date after another, meeting different guys, and they all turn out to be disappointments. My advice is not to lose hope and perhaps consider taking a little break.”
Sofia’s most widely known and discussed relationship was with Peter Nelson, the Executive Vice President of HBO Sports, with whom she was in a relationship from 2019 to 2022. As for her current relationship status, the Utah native confirmed to HollywoodLife, “I’m currently single. I’ve been having conversations with a guy, but it’s not anything serious.”
On her podcast “Sofia With an F,” she frequently shares amusing tales from her love life, which encompass everything from disastrous dates and bizarre intimate encounters to glamorous parties. During her conversation with HollywoodLife, she shared an equally entertaining anecdote. Sofia recounted, “I remember one time, after an encounter with a guy, I was strolling to my Uber at 7 a.m., right when people were heading to work, and I tripped on the sidewalk while wearing my walk-of-shame attire, and it was next-level embarrassing.” She continued, “All I had on were these sky-high heels and a tiny dress. In New York, it’s unlike Utah or other places where maybe only two or three people might witness such a mishap. This time, there were 40 people on their way to work who saw me take a tumble in that outfit.” Sofia quickly learned her lesson, remarking, “Nowadays, I swear, I can’t spend the night at a guy’s place if I have to wear a bold outfit the next day. I’ll insist that they fetch me a pair of sweatpants.”