Ever wonder how dating has evolved from meeting at the local bar to meeting online? In this episode, the TMaM crew takes a look into modern dating and even tackle some eyebrow-raising topics like chivalry’s fate and the strange connections we make in relationships. Tune in for personal stories, laugh-out-loud moments and a deep dive into what makes relationships work (or fail) in the digital age.
10,000-Foot View of this Episode:
- Online Dating Evolution: Callie introduces a fascinating Reddit thread about how couple-meeting methods have shifted dramatically from 1930 to 2024, emphasizing the rapid rise of online dating to over 60%.
- Personal Online Dating Experiences: Callie reflects on her brief venture into online dating, sharing funny yet awkward moments, while Cole explains why he’s mostly avoided it.
- Chivalry & Traditional Gender Roles: A deep dive into whether chivalry still exists, what it means today and the contrasting expectations for men and women in modern relationships. Is chivalry dead or has it just evolved?
- The Transactional Nature of Relationships: Cole highlights how relationships, especially online, can feel transactional, with both men and women navigating a sea of expectations.
- Love Languages and Modern Relationships: The trio explores the importance of understanding love languages and finding balance in relationships, rejecting superficial criteria for deeper, more meaningful connections.
- Mecca’s Love Story: Mecca shares how she and her husband met, offering a glimpse into a pre-Internet romance based on character, not just characteristics.
- Weird Thoughts: In this Weird Thought segment, we dive into the hilarious yet intriguing idea of treating dating like Yelp reviews for people. Imagine rating your exes with comments like, 'Great in bed, but a total mouth breather—5 stars!' or 'Softest hair ever, but her dog farts—4 stars! Would date again.' The crew explores how funny and helpful it could be if people evaluated their past relationships like a service experience, turning dates into a series of ratings and reviews.
Memorable Quotes:
- "I get really annoyed by people, in person, if they're annoying." – Cole
- "I feel like I just got called a skank! By my mom! On the internet!" – Callie
- “Your dad has been so significant in my relationship, it is hard for me to not want that same for you. And in my head, that definition is a partner. And that may not be accurate.” – Mecca
- “I think that a relationship should be an active negotiation from both sides coming to the table saying, 'Here's where I am.'” – Callie
- "I think it's really important for a woman to have her own identity; to be a partner and every relationship defines that partnership differently." – Mecca
- "I did not know that you gave so much credence to the opinions of Uber drivers." – Cole
Resources Mentioned:
- 'How Couples Met' Reddit thread for the chart showing the journey between 1930 and 2024
- The Five Love Languages Quiz
Dating in today’s world comes with its own set of challenges and funny stories—so what’s your take? Have you experienced the awkwardness of online dating or the thrill of an unexpected connection? Share your favorite (or least favorite!) dating ‘review’ with us over on social media! And while we're still fresh in your ears, please don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. Let’s keep the conversation going on what makes modern love work—or hilariously fail. We're all ears!
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