Episode Notes In this episode I talk to Grace, an expat from Singapore living in Germany for the past 5 years. We talk about what it’s like to date in Singapore, how Grace and her partner met and made it through 6 whole years of long-distance, and what it’s been like for her moving to and settling in Germany.  Check out @fallinghardpodcast on instagram, and please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoyed! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode I talk to Lauren, the entrepreneur and female mentor of Sweet Smiling Soul. Lauren is originally from Australia, but currently resides in Vienna with her Austrian partner Lorenz. (Yes, Lauren and Lorenz from Australia and Austria!) We talk what it's like to be in an international relationship, including cultural differences between Europe and Australia, touching on differences in humor, dressing styles, formality and even masculinity across cultures. We also talk about the difficulty of deciding where to live, when each person is from a different country, visa issues, and reverse-culture shock. Links: The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships, and Live Their Fullest Lives (Book by Lewis Howes) https://www.maskofmasculinity.com/ You can find Lauren and SweetSmilingSoul at @sweetsmilingsoul on instagram or at https://www.sweetsmilingsoul.com/ Check out @fallinghardpodcast on instagram, and please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoyed! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode, I talk to my good friend Amy about her experiences being single and dating in Toronto for the past five years. We cover a whole bunch of topics, including: Is there a right amount of time to text on the apps before meeting in person? Why do guys like to hold fish in their dating app pictures? How to meet guys ‘in the wild’? Setting boundaries in opposite sex friendships The expectations of modern monogamy Self-confidence and how it impacts your dating life First date horror stories Check out @fallinghardpodcast on instagram, and feel free to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoyed! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this episode, Amy and I discuss: How anti-racism is a journey Privilege and microagressions The Black Lives Matter movement and instagram The timing of COVID-19 and the BLM movement Resources that we've found useful The shape that racism takes in the US vs Canada vs Germany Resources: 13th the Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krfcq5pF8u8 When They See Us: https://www.netflix.com/title/80200549 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

What's it like to live and date in London? We'll discuss British vs. German culture, the use of the word “mate”, a unique strategy for meeting new potential love interests, best and worst types of first dates, dating during corona times, "grilling events" aka BBQs, and the importance of shared values and culture in relationships. Check us out at @fallinghardpodcast on instagram, and please feel free to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoyed! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

What's it like to live and date in Munich vs. Miami? We'll discuss social openness and exclusivity across the two cultures, university life and partying in the US versus German, the challenges of dating in Miami, some typical profiles of Miami singles and thoughts on dating/being in a relationship while in lockdown. Check us out at @fallinghardpodcast on instagram, and please feel free to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you enjoyed! This podcast is powered by Pinecast.