everybody has a secret the long-distance loml
Sep 26, 2024
Dee Salmin, co-host of The Hook Up on Triple J, joins to discuss everything from bad texting etiquette to the complexities of long-distance love. She shares her personal experiences with relationship challenges, especially regarding commitment and emotional connection. The conversation dives deep into a listener's dilemma of choosing between love and academic obligations abroad. With humor and honesty, they unpack the emotional turmoil of young love, visa issues, and the importance of open communication in relationships.
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Dee's Ballet Experience
- Dee Salmin's parents are ballet dancers, so attending ballets was a lifelong experience for her.
- The ballet they recently saw was unique, featuring gay-themed scenes, which was new and exciting to her.
Relationship Colors Perception
- Jamie might be seeing the U.S. through rose-colored glasses due to her relationship dilemma.
- The desire to stay is more about keeping the relationship than loving the country itself.
Infatuation vs Reality Check
- The traits Jamie admires in Angus may be more about an archetype than the actual person.
- Early relationship infatuations can overlook red flags that become frustrating later.