Hopeless Romantic Meets Realist

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What happens when a hopeless romantic who believes in love no matter what struggles experienced in the past meets a realist full of skepticism about love and questions it’s mere existence? They become best friends. The realist would say they might even be


    • Feb 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Ghost of Valentine's Past

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 40:01


    In the season finale we talk about Valentine's Day. We're talking about past gifts and traditions. Jill has been thrown up on and is annoyed that her Valentine's Day is ruined this year and Rebecca is still upset about getting a Valentine's Day magnet years ago.

    The Douche Bag Curve

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 46:43


    In this episode we talk about the douche bag curve - the male equivalent of the hot/crazy matrix. Jill is coming to grips with the fact she has a surprising amount of things in common with Peggy Bundy and Rebecca doesn't appreciate Jill's graphing skills. 

    Bring Me Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 59:57


    In this episode we talk about meeting the family. Is it best to just jump into it during the holidays? Jill can't get on board with Megan Fox's new engagement ring and Rebecca is a convert to the Christmas Pickle.

    Cop Blocked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 50:07


    In this episode we talk about spending the night. Before we get into it we reminisce about Bob Saget and Full House. Jill doesn't understand why needing three closets is an issue and Rebecca has a run in with the cops.

    A Complete Guide to Kissing by Basic Bitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2022 42:57


    In this episode we talk about kissing on the first date. Disagreement ensues. Plus, who's trying to have sex in the car? Jill is trying to set Mike and Rebecca up for an apple picking date and Rebecca might be spending the night in jail.

    Thank You for Being a Friend, Now Let's Split the Check

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 40:42


    In this episode we talk about who pays for the first date. But first we go off on a tangent about Betty White (RIP Betty) and The Golden Girls. Jill might have spoiled the Sex and the City  reboot for Rebecca and Rebecca isn't reaching for her  debit card when the bill comes. 

    Dinner, Drinks & Family Emergencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 46:25


    In this episode we talk about the if dinner or drinks is best for the first date. Don't worry if you think that's too boring we have better ideas like axe throwing. Jill is thinking about whether she'd attend Comic-Con for a date and Rebecca is reminiscing about the time she went to the bathroom and ditched her date.

    Complimentary Tacos & Acid

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 42:02


    In this episode we talk about the guys out there single and ready to mingle on dating apps. Spoiler alert: some of them are pretty bad. Jill is thankful her name isn't Megan and Rebecca is embracing the dad bod. 

    Crushing These Nine Dating Apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 64:45


    In this episode we talk about dating apps. Rebecca has tried them all (well, nine of them anyways) from Bumble to Zoosk and is ready to spill the secrets. Jill is all about the comparability questions and Rebecca is ready to start deleting some apps. 

    Becca is Back on the Market

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 55:58


    In this episode we talk about dating. Rebecca has put herself back out there! Jill is trying to figure out why Mike wants to go hunting and Rebecca is happily swiping right (sometimes).

    Psychics, Candles & Veils, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 56:30


    In the season finale we talk about psychics. Jill and Rebecca don't agree 100%. Jill is skeptical but intrigued and Rebecca thinks Jill is psychic. Rebecca is happy to hear her future is looking bright. 

    Wanted: Mr. Right

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 38:35


    In this episode we talk about our thoughts on marriage after divorce.  Jill is excited about an upcoming wedding and Rebecca is ruminating on what the ideal husband would be like. 

    Cheater, Cheater Why'd You Leave Her?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 44:39


    In this episode we talk about cheating. We've all been there. Jill is thinking about setting up tutorials explaining how to read your cell phone bills and Rebecca is calling mistresses. 

    Red Means Stop

    Play Episode Play 38 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 38:54


    In this episode we talk about red flags. Yeah we know they're there but why do we keep going sometimes? Jill might have Pink Eye and Rebecca is charging at red flags like a dang bull.

    Realists Love Great Gatsby Too

    Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 51:38


    In this episode we talk about the one that got away. Yeah, breaking up is hard but no need for rose colored glasses. Jill reveals her unabashed love for the Great Gatsby despite her inability to believe such things in real life and Rebecca gets messages from an ex. 

    Social Media Killed My Relationship

    Play Episode Play 16 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 38:54


    In this episode we talk about people's obsession with social media.  Is it possible to destroy a relationship by posting too much online? Hint: the answer is yes. Jill is annoyed with over sharing and Rebecca is reflecting on her past relationships.

    Burning Dresses & Bridges

    Play Episode Play 18 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 42:12


    In this episode we talk about getting over a breakup. Are divorce parties reverse weddings? Jill broke up with a guy who brought her food and Rebecca is ready to set fire to the dress. 

    Alyssa, You're Outta Here!

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 58:57


    In this episode we talk about the ghosting phenomenon and breakup texts. Tim breaks up with Alyssa on the Jumbotron and there are all sorts of feelings. Jill defends Tim while Rebecca is solidly Team Alyssa. 

    Swipe Left on Covid

    Play Episode Play 25 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 28:36


    In this episode we talk about Covid-19 and dating during the pandemic. Yeah, that's bad but is it worse to have to quarantine together? We're not sure but now Jill is searching for an easel and Rebecca is avoiding serial killers in Bermuda. 

    Let's Get Acquainted

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 34:48


    In the first episode we talk about how Jill and Rebecca met and they review their answers to a Hopeless Romantic quiz. Also, please stop sending us save the date magnets. They don't stick to Jill's fridge and Rebecca loses them.

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