62: listener gossip stories: poly girls and workplace crushes
May 8, 2024
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The hosts express gratitude, share TV recommendations, and read listener gossip stories about workplace crushes and polyamorous relationships. They discuss the importance of gut health, self-realization, perception vs. reality, and first queer love without fear.
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Quick takeaways
Navigating workplace crushes in a female-dominated industry can lead to innocent attractions despite concerns about power dynamics and age differences.
Post-graduation secrets add intrigue as former classmates' hidden lives unfold, hinting at closeted statuses and potential relationships.
Exploring romantic feelings with a polyamorous individual reveals challenges but also opportunities for friendship and a more open approach to dating.
Deep dives
Exploring Workplace Crushes in the Veterinary Hospital
A vet working in an LA hospital discusses navigating workplace crushes in a predominantly female-dominated industry, where most coworkers are smart and kind, leading to small innocent crushes. The vet, openly lesbian, reflects on a younger tech showing potential interest and their concerns about the power dynamic and age difference. Despite a flirty vibe being reciprocated, the vet considers the unprofessional dynamics given their eventual departure from the job in six weeks.
Closeted High School Graduates Shares Intriguing Gossip
A recent high school graduate reveals post-graduation secrets including a former classmate's closeted status and potential relationships with girls. The graduate expresses open-mindedness but hints at undisclosed details that remain a mystery. This revelation adds a layer of intrigue and speculation surrounding the hidden lives of high school seniors once they leave the academic realm.
Risks and Revelations of Workplace Romance
A veterinarian working in LA contemplates the complexities and risks of a potential workplace romance with a younger coworker. The vet ponders the power dynamics and age gap, highlighting the challenges of reciprocated flirtation in a professional setting. Despite engaging in subtle flirting, the vet acknowledges the professional boundaries and impending departure from the job, adding a layer of transience to the budding attraction.
Exploring First Queer Love
A listener reflects on their first experiences with queer attraction, detailing a blossoming connection with a girl from their class at a religious university. Despite uncertainties about the girl's orientation and the conservative school environment, they share flirty interactions expressing mutual interest. Seeking advice on progressing the relationship, the listener contemplates opening up about their feelings while navigating potential challenges presented by the setting and societal views.
Navigating Polyamory in Relationships
Another listener narrates their journey of meeting a polyamorous individual on a dating app and gradually transitioning from friendship to exploring romantic feelings. Despite concerns about dating styles differing due to polyamory, the listener candidly expresses their crush, leading to a playful sharing of their emotions with the girl. Unsure about the future dynamics, the listener seeks guidance on remaining friends while considering the possibility of embracing a more open approach to dating.