Charles J. Orlando - journalist, expert, author

charles j. orlando

Expert. Author. TV Personality.

Charles J. Orlando is an interpersonal relations/relationship psychology expert, and the author of five acclaimed books—including The Problem with Women... is Men® book series, The Pact: Goodbye, Past. Hello, Love!, the graphic novella Don't Date A Dick, and Hope & Luna: A Modern Fable. Charles served as expert host of the hit docu-drama Seven Year Switch on Lifetime (Seasons 2 and 3), and his undercover investigation on the Ashley Madison dating website was featured in the ABC News three-part documentary “The Ashley Madison Affair” (Hulu 2023).

Charles graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with High Distinction and is currently working on his memoir.

Charles’ insight into modern relationships is remarkable, and it’s all based on his research, his experience, and his real-world relationship laboratory on Facebook.
— John Gray, Ph.D., Author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus

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Charles J. Orlando found his niche as the resident expert/co-host of Lifetime Network's smash hit docu-drama Seven Year Switch (S 2-3), has appeared on numerous television talkshows and radio shows, and is regularly tapped by the media regarding relationship and marriage issues.

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Most recent news items featuring Charles are below. For a complete media kit, please contact Media Relations.
 

 

Charles J. Orlando quoted on Parade.com
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17 Super Inspiring Quotes to Help You End That Toxic Relationship
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The 12 "Commandments" of Successful, Lasting, and Happy Relationships
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10 Ways Your Marriage Should Evolve With Age
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"Help! I Suck at Dating" podcast with Dean, Vanessa and Jared
From “The Seven Year Switch” on Lifetime, Charles J. Orlando stops by to give some valuable advice about honesty and communication in a relationship. He also shares a crazy story about going undercover on Ashley Madison, and he tells us the one line everybody should have in their dating profile.
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AFTERBUZZ TV: Seven Year Switch Season 3 Episode 2 Review & After Show
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Charles Reveals The Signs Your Partner Is Using You
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'Seven Year Switch' Expert Charles J. Orlando Explains the Secret Behind Switching Spouses
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Get a Sneak Peek at the Four Couples Swapping Spouses in Reality Show Seven Year Switch
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5 Reasons ‘Seven Year Switch’ Will Be Your Go-to Summertime Series
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Commit to Real Love Every Tuesday Night on Lifetime with New Seasons of MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT and SEVEN YEAR SWITCH
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The Wrap: "Seven Year Switch" Switches From FYI to Lifetime for Season 3
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Charles featured on Insider: 7 signs that you're still in love with your ex
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Charles J. Orlando on Headline News
A 23-year-old anonymous woman recounts a 2017 date with Ansari that she says turned sour when they went back to his apartment after dinner. Charles J. Orlando weighs in on CNN Headline News
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With Authenticity & Passion, Interpersonal Relations Expert Charles J. Orlando Energizes & Counsels 1.6M People Worldwide
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3 Signs That You’re Headed for the Seven-Year Itch
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Married At First Sight vs. Seven Year Switch: Which Is The Crazier Experiment?
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Barnes & Noble At The Grove To Host The Launch of Charles J. Orlando's Fourth Book, Don't Date A Dick
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2016

Charles set to host season two of FYI's Seven Year Switch. Premiere January 3, 2017.
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Barnes & Noble At The Grove To Host Charles J. Orlando for book signing
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11 Nightly Habits To Improve Your Relationship
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12 Lessons From An Emotional Dad On His Little Girl’s Graduation Day
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Self Magazine

Doing These 6 Things Before Bed Can Save Your Relationship
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When You Fight For Love, Make Sure You’re Not The Only One Fighting
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2015

8 Phrases That Mean More Than "I Love You"
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5 Ways To Tell If She's Cheating On You
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12 Commandments Of Happy, Long-Lasting Relationships
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Ashley Madison's members by the numbers
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Ashley Madison Hack: 5 Popular Reasons People Say Their Names Appear On The List
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Josh Duggar on Ashley Madison. Charles J. Orlando asked about implications.
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Charles on CNN — Ashley Madison User Data Is Released. What's The Fallout?
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Charles on The Project (TEN Network, Australia) — Ashley Madison Hack
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BBC Radio Interview — Ashley Madison Fallout
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Charles on Yahoo! — "I was hacked on Ashley Madison, but it's you who should be ashamed"
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Fox News Interview — Why is infidelity running so rampant?
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CNN's Brooke Baldwin discusses the Ashley Madison Hack with Charles
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Infidelity and Technology: On Point with Tomi Lahren
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Charles on Huffington Post Live: Intimacy at home and in love
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Charles on Yahoo! — 8 Ways Couples Can Improve Their Relationships
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Charles on Thought Catalog: 10 Signs He's Cheating On You
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Charles J. Orlando panels USA Network's Satisfaction show launch
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USA Network Features Charles J. Orlando
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Charles featured on Fox News Magazine
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What turns women on? Charles tapped by Huffington Post Canada
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Charles featured in Women's Day Magazine
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What do you do about an ex who stalks you? Charles featured on Fox News Magazine.
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