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Learning 2 Love PodcastLearning 2 Love: Youth Edition - A Conversation with the Young Ladies of The 7th UniversityWe’ve got a surprise Learning 2 Love episode out now! On this episode, we feature 5 of the young ladies from The 7th University (7U), which is a community educational consultant group in the Chicagoland area. 7U focuses on mentoring, youth development, student support services and civic education. Diara Janelle and Dee Jeff chop it up with the young ladies from 7U and get their perspective on love, dating, relationships and so much more! Some of the things we talk about include:>>Focusing on things other than boys>>Boys only being focused on *one thing*>>Knowing when yo...2022-02-161h 08Learning 2 Love PodcastSeason 2 Episode 7: FinaleWe appreciate y’all for hanging in there with us this far. We’ve enjoyed every part of Season 2 and we hope y’all have too. We can’t wait for Season 3! In this last episode of the season, we recapped some of our previous episodes, and we also touched on a lot of great topics like:-Open marriages and relationships-Living and sleeping in different households as a couple-Trust and insecurities -How do you hold someone’s interest?-Different forms of communication (texts, FaceTime, or talking on the phone)-How attraction dictates y...2022-01-121h 11Learning 2 Love PodcastSeason 2 Episode 6: Moving In TogetherThe first episode of 2022 is here! But we’re sad that it’s the second to last episode of Season 2 :( We took a break for the holidays last week, but this week we got right back to it. We decided to tackle one of the biggest moves you can make in a relationship: moving in together. Listen as we talk through:-How to approach the “we should move in” conversation-At what point in your relationship should you have that conversation?-How long should you be with someone before you move in together?-The initial discomfo...2022-01-051h 03Learning 2 Love PodcastSeason 2 Episode 5: Everybody's Relationship is Different Pt. II - "Love = Communication"We have another special guest! This time y’all get to hear from Cory Glass as he talks about marriage from the man’s point-of-view. Cory is also a newlywed with a unique situation. Him and his wife have been married almost 8 months, but they’ve been together for 9 years. Check out this episode to hear Cory’s thoughts on:-The importance of being friends with your significant other-Having his spouse meet his family for the first time-How and when he knew his wife was “the one”-When they both became ready for marriage 2021-12-2250 minLearning 2 Love PodcastSeason 2 Episode 4: Every Relationship is Different - “Love shouldn’t be hard”We’re excited to announce our very first special guest, Britney Sampson! Britney is a fitness guru and accomplished trainer, and also a newlywed. Y’all get a chance to stop listening to us single folks talk about love and relationships for a change :) Britney and her husband have a very unique story that kept us on the edge of our seat as she walked us through it. You’ll hear how mindblown we were the whole time. Tune in and listen to more about Britney’s journey, and also her viewpoints on:-Navigating a long distance relationship-In...2021-12-151h 09Learning 2 Love PodcastSeason 2 Episode 3: Case of the Exes - "Is there anyone else who thinks they're in a relationship with you?"Cheating always seems to be a hot topic for discussion when it comes to relationships, so of course your favorite podcasters had to talk about it. Whether you’ve been a cheater, you’ve been cheated on, or you just want some general perspectives, this episode is for you. We touch on:-Communication with exes and how that can lead to cheating-Are you insecure if you have a problem with your partner talking to their ex?-Amicably parting ways. Every situation doesn’t have to end in a disaster-Are there signs that let you kn...2021-12-081h 07Learning 2 Love PodcastSeason 2 Episode 2: Holiday Dating, Part 2 - "Sneaky Links"In last week’s episode, we started talking about holiday dating and what that looks like, in addition to a few other topics. This week, we dive back into the holiday dating conversation and we dig a little deeper, covering topics like:-Gift giving. What’s too big and what’s too small for a gift?-Do you have to match your partner’s gift?-Should your gifts represent how much money you make?-Exes coming back around during the holiday season-Communication with exes in general-How the pandemic changed our interactions with peo...2021-12-0148 minLearning 2 Love PodcastSeason 2 Episode 1: Welcome Back! Holiday Dating, Part 1 - "Don't slob me down in front of my mom"We’re back like we never left! We’re so excited to announce that Season 2 of the Learning 2 Love podcast is in full effect. We sincerely thank y’all for all the love and support from Season 1. In the first episode of the new season, we recap on some of the key topics from Season 1 and give y’all a preview of what to expect in the new season. Since we’re kicking this season off in time for the holidays, in this first episode we talk about:-Holiday dating-Bringing people around your family for the first time...2021-11-2451 minLearning 2 Love PodcastSeason 1 Episode 7: What to do when you big like someone - “You gon get this work.”So in this season we’ve talked about the initial dating stage, the ins and outs of dating in general, gender roles and how to be vulnerable with someone. We figured it was only right to wrap up our final episode of the season by talking about what to do when you want to take things to the next step. Listen along as we talk about:-How to tell if you really like someone-Consistency is everything-How people express “like” and “love” in different ways-Realizing that you don’t have to be tough all the time2021-10-131h 02Learning 2 Love PodcastSeason 1 Episode 6 : Vulnerability and boundaries - “The true meaning of love is insanity.”When you first start dating someone, you’re typically on your best behavior, as if you’re interviewing for a job. But what happens when people start to peel back a few layers? We hope you’re ready for what’s underneath. In this episode, we talk about:-How and when to be vulnerable. Is there a such thing as being vulnerable too soon?-What do you disclose to someone you just started dating?-The intentions behind people being vulnerable-Learning about triggers, pushing buttons, etc.-Being prepared for what someone may reveal to you-Ch...2021-10-0650 minLearning 2 Love PodcastSeason 1 Episode 5: Gender roles and other stuff - “There’s a thin line between persistence, creep, and stalker.”When you bring the heterosexual male and female perspectives together, of course you have to talk about gender roles. We navigate through some of the stereotypical stuff that society tells us we should do as men and women. We get a little messy in this one. Take a listen as we talk through:-Women shooting their shot-Old school, traditional courting -Relationship dynamics based on how the relationship starts-The fine line between being persistent, being a creep, and being a stalker-Does the breadwinner have the right to make all the decisions?-Ladies...2021-09-291h 03Learning 2 Love PodcastSeason 1 Episode 4: Online Dating - “Don’t sh*t where you sleep!”In this episode we take a step back. In order to get to that Dating 101 phase, you have to actually meet someone, right? Dey Dey schools Diara on online dating and blows her mind. Listen to this if you want to hear an online dating expert ;) But in addition to online dating, we’re talking about:-Whether or not it’s harder to meet people organically the older we get-The pros and cons of dating apps. Are people really cappin’ on these apps?-Which dating apps are the best and what’s the difference between them-Wo...2021-09-2259 minLearning 2 Love PodcastSeason 1 Episode 3: Dating 101, Part 2 - “That p*ssy got some power!”We continue our Dating 101 series this week and talk more about navigating the beginning stages of dating. You know how things are all awkward in the beginning and there’s so much pressure? Yeah, we talk about that. We dive right into:-How people remember your first impression-Have fun! But talk about important stuff too-What should a first date look like now?-Is the honeymoon phase still a thing as we get older?-Hanging out with your partner’s friends -How soon should you meet your partner’s friends, family, parents, etc.2021-09-151h 12Learning 2 Love PodcastSeason 1 Episode 2: Dating 101, Part 1 - “Talking? Situationship? Entanglement?”In episode 2, we start with the basics, Dating 101. We talk more about what exactly dating is, talking, situationships, etc. Everything’s so complicated these days, right? These are just our opinions, so we don’t have the right answers either. But, in this episode, we navigate through:-The difference between dating, talking, etc. Is dating intentional and a situationship is something you just fall into?-Dating exclusively...whatever that is-Dating and sex with multiple people-Does sex make or break relationships?-How to STOP WASTING PEOPLE’S TIME!-The value in marriage, especi...2021-09-0856 min
Learning 2 Love PodcastSeason 1 Episode 1: The BeginningIn our very first episode, we give a little intro and talk about how we came up with the concept of the podcast. Dey Dey thought he was going to play moderator but Diara let him know this is not “The Diara Show.” Everybody has to air a little dirt here. We jump right into Dating 101 and talk about:-How you know immediately when you like someone and when you don’t-Deal breakers and red flags-Basic requirements like good communication, compromise, reciprocity, and respect-Are we stuck in our ways at this old young age?2021-08-311h 09