We Need To Rethink Dating Culture (Financially And Otherwise)

Oct 23, 2023

Chelsea talks to Ryan Houlihan about dating culture, including what straight people can learn from queer dating and the horror of the 48 oysters date. They also discuss societal expectations, gender dynamics, and the challenges faced by queer individuals in relationships. The speakers touch on experiences of trans and non-binary individuals, unpaid emotional labor, and observations on gender dynamics and relationship abuse in queer relationships. Exploring gender roles and income, they highlight the unfairness of stereotypes and the importance of healthy, non-normative relationships.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

Challenging Dating Norms

03:45 • 7min

Dating Culture: Straight vs Queer

11:00 • 17min

Experiences of Trans and Non-binary Individuals

27:33 • 6min

Navigating Friendships, Relationships, and Unpaid Emotional Labor

33:49 • 19min

Observations on Gender Dynamics and Relationship Abuse in Queer Relationships

52:49 • 4min

Gender Roles and Income: Double Standards and Stereotypes

57:08 • 2min