Are we all dating by the same rules?
Philicity Reeken is back with another candid, adults-only episode of Love, Dating & Chaos, asking whether the rules of modern love really apply to everyone, or if the dating game changes depending on who you love.
Content warning: This episode is for adults (18+) only.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the chaos that is dating - the frustrations, the patterns, the disappointments, the occasional glimmers of hope - and how many of us, especially in the straight dating world, seem to be stuck in this endless loop of confusion.
So it got me wondering:
Are these struggles - the ghosting, the miscommunication, the emotional unavailability - just part of the straight dating experience?
Or is this something that crosses the board, no matter who you love or how you identify?
Is it possible that dating is actually easier, or at least different, in the queer community?
Or is it just a whole different set of challenges?
I didn’t want to make assumptions. So, I did what any curious, slightly frustrated person would do:
I called up a few of my queer friends, people I trust who live and love honestly, and I asked them some questions. I have MANY questions.
Let’s get into it.
Listen to Episode 8 below (18+ only):
Meanwhile…In Episode 6, I spoke to my Jacaranda FM colleague Gerda de Sousa about what makes a marriage work. From the everyday moments to the big lessons, it was all about love that lasts. Catch up on that heartwarming chat here: