40. Hot Takes Only: Open Relationships, Being Basic, 69 and Men
Sep 14, 2023
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The podcast explores hot takes on open relationships, 69ing, and being basic. The hosts discuss their opinions on skincare instructions, derma-planing, and standing up for themselves. They also touch on topics like birthday month, the Barbie movie, and pumpkin spice. They share their views on hot fruit, microwaved quesadillas, peeing in pools, and the pitfalls of backup relationships. The episode concludes with discussions on miscommunication, social media presence, and sexual deviancy.
Open relationships can work if there is genuine happiness and open communication from the beginning.
Fedoras are disliked by the podcast hosts due to personal negative associations.
Keeping someone on the back burner in a relationship signifies a lack of commitment and trust, hindering personal growth and genuine connections.
Deep dives
Cooked Fruit
I hate cooked fruit, especially in the form of compotes or gelatinous chunks. Give me fresh fruit or pie, but no mushy, gelatinous messes.
Open Relationships
In my personal experience, I have not encountered open relationships where both partners are genuinely happy and fulfilled. However, I believe that if both partners are on the same page from the beginning and have open communication, it can work for some people.
Fedora's
I strongly dislike fedoras. I find them to be a specific choice that only a certain type of person would make. I have personal negative associations with fedoras and do not see myself interacting with someone who wears one.
Microwaved Quesadillas
While stovetop quesadillas are better, I have a nostalgic fondness for microwaved quesadillas from my high school days. They may not be the best, but they're a simple, comforting snack.
Peeing in Pools: A Disturbing Revelation
During a pool party, the conversation about the percentage of people who pee in pools revealed a shocking consensus that it might be higher than expected. Many participants agreed that a significant portion of the population indulges in this behavior, drawing attention to the lack of frequent bathroom visits while at the pool. While some admitted to never thinking about it, others were taken aback by the thought and the potential consequences such as murky pool water or the embarrassment of a colored release. The discussion highlighted the societal acceptance or at least acknowledgement of this phenomenon, even though it lacks official statistics.
Being Option #2 in a Relationship: Shady and Unfulfilling
The podcast hosts discuss the concept of being someone's option #2 in a romantic relationship, describing it as a shady and unsatisfying arrangement. They explain that being option #2 refers to keeping someone on the back burner while in a committed relationship, or vice versa. The hosts express their disapproval of this behavior, stating that it signals a lack of commitment, trust, and readiness for a real partnership. They encourage individuals to have faith and believe that they can survive a breakup and move on, rather than clinging to a safety net out of fear of being alone. The hosts consider this type of behavior emotionally cheating and a hindrance to personal growth and genuine connections.
Hot takes are back with a vengeance as the lover and hater tackle the problem with 69ing, their views on open relationships and keeping people on the backburner, and a number of topics that have them realizing just how basic they are - birthday month, Barbie movie, and pumpkin spice to name a few. Okay, mostly Jess, who balances it out with strong opinions on hot fruit and microwaved quesadillas. Meanwhile, Caroline insists she was popular with the boys as a child, though always on the lookout for fedoras and earlobes.
But first, a complaint about skincare instructions, an announcement about derma-planing, and examples of times Jess and Caroline have stood up for themselves recently - including updates on gym etiquette and the Mykonos club scene.
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