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The podcast episode features a conversation among Chloe Shih, Eric Wei, and their friend Kira about dating, relationships, and open relationships. Kira shares her perspective on being in a consensual open relationship, where she encourages her boyfriend to flirt with and be intimate with other women, which she finds exciting and fulfilling. The episode explores the reasons behind Kira's desire for an open relationship, as well as the public perception and challenges that come with it.
Chloe and Eric discuss their own experiences with dating, including Chloe's journey of initially rejecting Kevin, her now-husband, due to his lack of prior dating experience. They delve into the process of how Kevin eventually won her over, and the qualities that made Chloe realize he was the one for her. Eric also shares his dating history, the advice he received from Chloe and Kira, and how he ultimately met his current girlfriend.
The conversation touches on various topics related to dating, such as the role of height preferences, the dynamics of dating friends, and the concept of "simps." Kira also shares a humorous anecdote about how she initially approached her current boyfriend in a bold and unconventional manner.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Open relationships can be fulfilling for some individuals, but they require open communication, trust, and a mutual understanding between partners.
- Compatibility and commitment are more important than checking off a list of criteria when it comes to finding a long-term partner.
- Past dating experiences, or the lack thereof, should not be a dealbreaker in considering a potential partner.
- Height preferences in dating can be subjective and flexible, depending on the overall connection and chemistry with a person.
- Friends can provide valuable perspectives and advice when it comes to navigating the dating world.
- Being upfront and honest about intentions can help avoid misunderstandings and unwanted situations in the dating process.
- Dating apps can be useful tools for meeting potential partners, but online profiles should be crafted carefully with the help of trusted friends.
- Perceived societal norms or judgments should not dictate personal choices in relationships, as long as there is mutual understanding and respect between partners.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Unless you know us really well or people aren't there behind closed doors. And my boyfriend is very good to me. He's very caring. And I know he would never cheat on me. He's very honest with me. He's always on my side.“ by Kira
- “But I think a few things. One is, the idea that there's always someone better means that you are not ready at all.“ by Chloe Shih
- “Well, I actually think, probabilistically, there always is. There always is, except that part of what makes your relationship work is the act of committing, and that's what makes it the best.“ by Eric Wei
- “Kevin came up to me, and he was like, look, I'm only gonna say this one time. Ditch Austin and come home with me tonight.“ by Chloe Shih
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Joy of Missing Out
Chloe Shih and Eric Wei
7/2/24
Do women really care about height? Should you date friends? How do you know when someone is the *one*? Chloe and Eric are joined by a friend to discuss everything related to love and dating in your 30s. There's much to cover, so much so that the episode is broken into two parts. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming next Tuesday! 𝙎𝙋𝙄𝘾𝙀 𝙇𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙇: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙅𝙊𝙈𝙊 𝙃𝙊𝙎𝙏𝙎 🎙️ 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗲𝗶 ( @trykarat ) - IG: / erictway co-founder of Karat Financial, helping creators with finances 𝗖𝗵𝗹𝗼𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗵 ( @chloeshih ) IG: / chloe.shih tech product manager sharing perspectives on career, life advice, and living in your 30s. Editor: Jayna Benito 𝙎𝙊𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇𝙎 🌸 ∙ instagram → / jomo.pod ∙ spotify → https://bit.ly/jomo-spotify ∙ apple podcasts → https://bit.ly/jomo-apple ∙ tiktok → / jomopod ∙ youtube → / @jomopod 𝘾𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙏𝙀𝙍𝙎 📚
00:00 protein chips (and more protein chips) 0:55 introducing our guest! 1:56 one way open relationships 4:20 why have an open relationship 5:40 facing public opinion on open relationships 7:52 would chloe have an open relationship 9:24 how kevin pulled chloe with NO experience 12:30 being tricked into a date 13:48 chloe and kevin’s first date 14:58 overlooking nice guys 16:06 do sf women think too highly of themselves? 18:24 when chloe *finally* fell for kevin 21:45 is it a red flag when they don’t have experience? 23:50 when do you commit to someone? 27:00 dealbreakers 28:18 why did chloe feel confident in her choice in kevin 30:20 simps. 32:00 why eric doesn’t date friends 34:44 eric’s accidental date w an older guy 36:30 why guys full send in dating 38:50 eric’s hinge profile glow up 41:08 does height really matter 43:11 eric’s wildest LA dating story 44:06 why eric fell for his gf 45:56 eric’s history of exes 48:22 hoe phases 49:53 100% certified magic trick for pulling ;) 54:05 stay tuned for pt 2! #jomopod #joyofmissingout #chloeshih #ericwei #dating #relationships #love