Seeing Other People

We're joined by comedian Rishi Mather who kicks off the episode by sharing how he’s been navigating his parents’ disapproval of his engagement. We discuss how some couples stay together even while being unhappy because of what society would think of them if they split up, especially in Indian culture. Rishi tells us how he met his now fiancé on Tinder (we love a dating app success story!) and spent four days building up the courage to send that opening message. What started out as a booty call ended up slowly developing into a long-term situation ship, and after months of unpacking each other’s pasts and learning everything about each other, they finally made things official. We close the episode out with a few rounds of ‘Save The Date’ to determine how you can bounce back from date-ruining scenarios including screenshotting their text and accidentally sending it back to them, unexpectedly blurting out “I love you,” and the unfortunate but classic stomach-issues-at-their-place debacle. Presented by Mindset Wellness CBD. Use code "SeeingOtherPeople" to get 10% off and free shipping at www.mindsetwellnesscbd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Yorker and friend of the show, Derek Lindsey, joins us today to share his experience coming out in his late twenties. Derek opens up about his fears about coming out and shares what finally pushed him to do so. We dive into the differences between straight and gay dating on dating apps as well as specific nuances of gay vs straight relationships. Derek gives his advice for anyone who might be struggling with their sexuality or debating whether or not to come out. Later, we discuss how Derek’s family and friends reacted to the news, and Derek provides his insight on what he wishes people knew about how to navigate that conversation with a friend or loved one who is coming out. Finally, we answer listener questions about the spark disappearing, how long you should wait for someone to be ready to date after getting out of a relationship, and how to choose between wanting something fun and wanting something longterm.Presented by Mindset Wellness CBD. Use code "SeeingOtherPeople" to get 10% off and free shipping at www.mindsetwellnesscbd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re hanging (socially distanced…of course) with Jared Freid on this episode of Seeing Other People! We kick things off with a friendly reminder that social media relationships aren’t what they seem. We chat about how communication is easier said than done, because we all have different definitions of what each step of the modern dating process means to us. Jared shares what he would do to fix modern dating if he was cupid. Later, we play a game of “Save The Date” where we dissect potential date fail scenarios and come up with game plans to help you save the date in the moment if this ever happens to you. Jared helps us answer listener questions including: what to do if you don’t like your friend’s girlfriend, why guys bring up future plans while on the first date, and how to slide into the DMs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re sitting down (virtually) with Jon and Rene Shapiro, husband and wife and founders Mixology and Mindset Wellness CBD. The Shapiros open up about the highs and lows of building a life, a family and a business together. They share how Rene supported Jon through his battle with anxiety and depression, how they struggled to separate not bringing work home with them, and why they decided to leave the fashion industry behind to build a CBD company together. Finally, we answer listener questions about what to do if you know someone might be cheating, how to navigate being stuck in the penpal zone, and whether or not you should let your new significant other know which friend(s) you have history with. Presented by Mindset Wellness CBD. Use code "SeeingOtherPeople" to get 10% off and free shipping at www.mindsetwellnesscbd.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're traveling back in time with Francesca Beauman, writer, historian, and the world’s leading expert in Personal Ads, to learn about how people “dated” throughout history. We discuss how we got to where we are in dating culture, and how society transitioned from arranged marriages and courting to the casual hookup culture of today’s modern dating world. We learn how advancements like transportation and technology impacted the way people date, and finally we chat about what dating might look like 100 years from now (and what people then think of how we dated in 2021.)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Get an abortion" was not on her college bucket list. She never thought she would have to call her parents and say, "I'm pregnant." Our guest opens up about her experience getting an abortion her senior year of college. She shares everything from moment she found out, to the aftermath and trauma she's dealt with as a result. We learn how her friends and family helped her get through it, and we hear about what was going through her mind as she made important decisions including not telling the guy she had been sleeping with that she was pregnant. Whether or not this has or will happen to you or someone you know, we encourage you to listen and learn with an open mind and an open heart. For more information about pregnancy, birth control, women's health, and more, please visit www.plannedparenthood.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined by Amy Chan, Founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp and author of Breakup Bootcamp -The Science of Rewiring Your Heart. In this episode, we learn how to navigate what happens in your brain and your body when you go through a breakup. We discuss what steps you should take if you’re struggling to get over someone, how to identify when you’re ready to get back out there, and why you shouldn’t spend your time in bed with chocolate, ice cream, wine and rom-coms. Finally, we chat about the importance of friendship in getting over someone and how you can support a friend who is going through a breakup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy almost February 14th! AKA, the day that comes after February 13th and before February 15th. If this day makes you anxious, nervous, or sad, have no fear. We are here to walk you through being single AND happy on V****tine's Day. We chat about our past Feb 14th experiences, what to do and what not to do on the day, and we treat you to some hilarious listener-submitted date fails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re going head to head with Lindsey Metselaar, host of We Met at Acme, to debate some of the most common "rules" of dating, including girls shouldn't text first and whether or not you should send a "thank you" text after a date. We discuss what went down when we first met and went on a date back in 2019, and Lindsey gives us the low down on whether or not we're are astrologically compatible. Finally, Lindsey spills the tea on the time she crafted all of her friend's texts to a guy...for three months... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Repeat after us: being thirty and single is OKAY. We're joined by Zahra Sahebzada who is here to discuss her experiences dating in New York City as an Afghan Muslim. Zahra breaks down what it's like to be the first in her family to not have an arranged marriage, how to not feel like there's something wrong with you if you haven't found your person by the age you hoped to, how stalking someone on social media before you get the chance to know them IRL can be misguiding, and more. We close out the episode by answering listener-submitted questions about intentions, communication, and at what point to give up hope on a conversation progressing. Follow @zahrasahebzada and @seeingotherpeople for more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices