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Why cross-cultural relationships are exhausting
A Mexican woman, who now lives in New York with her American husband, shares the hardest part of being in a cross-cultural relationship. Get guides to dating in Europe or a 1:1 consultation with Marina: Join the weekly newsletter: Dating in Scandinavia? Read my book: “Sex Before Coffee”: Get RODE mic: Dating Beyond Borders is […]
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Why you can’t decide where to live
The reason it’s so hard for you to find that place to call home. We often think that it’s great to have choice, but studies have shown quite the opposite. Because once we are faced with too much choice, this triggers decision fatigue. You simply can’t decide. So you do nothing. If you choose option […]
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Why you don’t feel at home anywhere
Get 10% off your first month of therapy with today’s paid partner BetterHelp: Why do we feel so aimless? So disconnected from each other? So lost these days? This video explores why so many people feel rootless today. From too many life options and remote work, to digital nomad culture and rising expectations, modern life […]
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The hard part about growing up Georgian 🇬🇪 in the US
I chat to David, a Georgian-American guy who was raised in Ohio. David shares the most difficult thing about being from a country where family comes first and expectations are high, and the jealousy he felt for the other kids who didn’t have the same responsibility. Get guides to dating in Europe or a 1:1 […]
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What does being a “man” mean in Sweden, Mexico and Korea? 🇸🇪🇲🇽🇰🇷
In my first ever in-studio podcast, I sit down with Max from Sweden, Carlos from Mexico, and KT from South Korea (who has also lived in New Zealand) to talk about masculinity across cultures. We unpack how ideas of “what it means to be a man” were taught, modeled, and sold to them growing up […]
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Being ‘Latina’ comes with expectations
I chat with Sophie, a Mexican woman who was in a serious relationship with a Swedish man, about the ‘Latina’ expectations placed on her — from being nurturing and ultra-feminine to sexy at all times — and why trying to live up to them became exhausting. Get guides to dating in Europe or a 1:1 […]
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Dating in THIS American city is horrible
Why dating in Atlanta is horrible, according to these Americans. Get guides to dating in Europe or a 1:1 consultation with Marina: Join the weekly newsletter: Dating in Scandinavia? Read my book: “Sex Before Coffee”: Get RODE mic: Dating Beyond Borders is a Youtube channel that focuses on highlighting the cultural differences that come into […]
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Culture shocks from living in Turkey (Türkiye 🇹🇷)
We interview expats and locals in Turkey about the biggest cultural differences, from daily life and culture shock to the best and worst parts of living in Turkey. They share how moving to Turkey has changed their mindset, lifestyle, and relationships. Stay tuned for part two, where we talk all about dating in Turkey, Turkish […]
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What is Weird in Mexico vs the Netherlands
Part of 2 of the Mexican-Dutch couple, sharing the weirdest things in each other’s culture that is totally normal back home. Get guides to dating in Europe or a 1:1 consultation with Marina: Join the weekly newsletter: Dating in Scandinavia? Read my book: “Sex Before Coffee”: Get RODE mic: Dating Beyond Borders is a Youtube […]
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When a Mexican dates a Dutch 🇲🇽🇳🇱
I talk to Ximena and Colin, a Mexican-Dutch couple that have been together for 7 months about the biggest cultural difference they’ve experienced in their relationship. Get guides to dating in Europe or a 1:1 consultation with Marina: Join the weekly newsletter: Dating in Scandinavia? Read my book: “Sex Before Coffee”: Get RODE mic: Dating […]
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