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A real look at the world of dating from different sides of the spectrum. Answering questions, candidly and openly.

To Be Quite Honest


    • Dec 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 4m AVG DURATION
    • 29 EPISODES


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    S01 E28: Last Episode of 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 67:46


    On our last episode of 2021 we chat about remaining friends with your ex's friend group. Yikes! We also chat about this week's question of the week, how would you feel if your non-hispanic partner asked you not to speak Spanish to your child? And a little end of the year bonus, Alan graces us with a tale about how he passed his Italian regents. Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & TikTok @quitehonestpod, answer our poll question on Spotify, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast!! Happy New Year, everyone! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E27: Men in Heels & Partners Dictating Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 94:22


    This week's episode dives into the fashion world! We chat about all things ranging from men in heels to partners dictating your fashion choices. We also chat about keeping in touch with an ex and why it can work and why it can be dicey. Now we ask you, do you keep in touch with an ex? Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & TikTok @quitehonestpod, answer our poll question on Spotify, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E26: Running Into An Ex, What Defines a Date, and Dating a Close Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 60:41


    On this week's episode we chat about running into an ex - with style and grace! We discuss how we'd feel if our partner kept a box of mementos from their ex. Yikes! We also talk through what defines a date and honestly we had two different takes. We also answered the question of the week (which we invite you to answer on the poll!) Would you date a friend at the risk of ruining the friendship? We go over the pros and cons. Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, answer our poll question on Spotify, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E25: Being Placed on a Pedestal & Improving your Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 64:26


    On this week's episode we chat about what it's like to be placed on a pedestal by a partner and the pitfalls of deprecating love interest. We also talk about the importance of having strong healthy relationships with friends before getting into a relationship. Munch on this: “if you're the kind of person that has a bad day everyday then dating aint for you” Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, answer our poll question on Spotify, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! Happy Thanksgiving, y'all! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E24: Dating Co-Workers, Dating Apps, and Lowering Certain Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 71:13


    On this week's episode we give an update on my dating app journey! We also chat about the hot topic of dating co-workers, what to think about before doing it and worst case scenarios. Alan gives his honest take on how to keep the spark alive in relationships and we chat about the pitfalls of exaggerating your enthusiasm. Ooh-weeh! Buckle up! Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, ask questions directly through Spotify and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E023: Alan on Halloween and Genesis joins the Dating World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 74:52


    This Halloween episode honors Alan's favorite holiday and brings terrifying corrections as we chat about our first Editor's Note haha! The omission did not occur in an effort to conceal my mistake but rather time or shame had erased it from memory. We also chat about inheritances and how they may affect relationships if wills are not left behind and boy do things get spooky. I dipped my toes in the dating world and we chat about good tips on swiping right! Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, ask questions directly through Spotify and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E22: Dating a Friend's Ex and Are Fam Issues Red Flags?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 78:56


    This episode takes us back in time as we talk about our stance on dating a friend's ex and Alan takes us back to his high school days. We then dive deep into family issues and when we would consider them a red flag or just a yellow flag. As usual, context matters! Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, ask questions directly through Spotify and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E21: Asking for Permission and Crushing in a Relationship

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 44:53


    This episode asks a question that was long overdue, how do you feel about asking your partner for permission to go out? We give our takes! We also chat about what it looks like when you are in a relationship but have a crush on someone else. Ouch! Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, ask questions directly through Spotify and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E20: Revisiting the Friendzone and Body Preferences in Dating

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 65:28


    On this episode, in honor of our 20th episode - we dig a little deeper and we throw out the script! We define the friendzone and chat about proactive measures to avoid it or get out of it. Oooh! We also discuss body preferences and what can be gained by venturing outside of your preferences! Hot stuff! Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E19: Not Gelling Physically, Being Vocal, and Axing the Friendzone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 58:16


    On this episode, we get really honest! What happens when your partner checks every box, except for in the physical realm? Yikes! We also give practical tips on how and when to be vocal, at least in our HONEST opinion. We chat about "friendzoning" love interest and chat about the possibility of a better way! Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E18: Kane Brown on Needing an Ex, Leaving Life Insurance to Partners & Resolving Arguments

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 57:39


    On this episode, we answer Kane Brown's dilemma of *needing* your ex back, listen up for our hot take. We pivot to real life true crimes over life insurance payouts, should you tell your partner they are your benefactor? We then dive into arguments! Should they be resolved in their totality? Does any one really win? Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E17: Taylor Swift Brings the Qs, Signs that it's Time to Break-Up & Disagreeing with Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 76:45


    On this episode, we answer Taylor Swift's QOTW "Is it insensitive to say get ur act together so I can love u?". We also discuss how we know when it's time to break-up? Yikes! What are the differences between *the end* or a moment of growth? How do we go about disagreeing with friends? We even squeezed in a hot take on Bad Bunny! Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E16: Joint Accounts, Shared Expenses & "Fun" Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 59:36


    On this episode we continue last week's chat and talk finances! We give our honest take on joint accounts, shared expenses, and whether one should have multiple accounts. We also chat about big purchases and how to communicate them with your partner in a healthy manner. Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E15: The Comeback

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 88:54


    On this episode we chat about the joys and struggles of planning dates and our helpful solution to this issue. We also chat about our least favorite parts of dating. YIKES! Do you have any questions that we could help answer or anything that you would like to hear us discuss? Send them to us on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E14: Easily Offended Partners, Girls Making Moves, & Feeling Overlooked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 79:16


    On this episode we chat about staying away from easily offended partners and why girls should make the first move... After all, this is 2021, y'all! We also revisit last week's Question of the Week and what in our opinion is one of the roots of feeling overlooked. Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E13: Erika Denae Co-Hosts, Bennifer & Preventative Maintenance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 56:11


    On this episode we have guest co-host, Erika Denae J - singer, songwriter, and previous guest! We chat about Bennifer 2.0 and getting back with your ex, we talk about preventative maintenance in relationships, and we check in on ways to help your partner feel included when going through busy seasons. You can find more information about Erika Denae J below: Website: http://www.erikadenaej.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/erikadenaej/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E12: Richard Co-Hosts & Cultural Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 73:58


    On this episode we have guest co-host, Richard from the YouTube channel RichManZ . We chat about the pressure to marry within the same culture, getting set up by friends/ family, and we chat about viewing future partners through the lens of a pandemic. Would you enjoy being stuck in a room for weeks/months/ year with your current partner? Follow RichManZ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichManZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richman90s/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Richman6290 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E11: Knowing Ourselves & Pressure to Settle Down

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 64:54


    On this episode we hit the record button early on and get candid about how well we know ourselves and wonder - do we ever really know ourselves? We talk about childhood wounds, growing as people and even how we are growing as a podcast! We also answer this week's TOPIC of the week - “How do you handle the pressure from others to settle down?” --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E10: The Gates Split & Dropping Hints

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 54:31


    On this episode we chat about Bill & Melinda Gates' divorce and their separation agreement. We give our honest take on alimony. This week, we answer our QOTW - “How do you ask a guy to get you flowers without saying it because he should want to get you flowers?” And we give an update on where we are at with our visual component of the podcast. Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E09: It Takes Two & Should You Ghost ‘Em?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 52:15


    On this episode we chat about the cooperative video game “It Takes Two” and how it is redefining our idea of walking away or putting effort into reconciling a relationship. We also answer this week's QOTW - “What do you do when you start hanging out with someone and realize that you're just not into them - do you ghost them or tell them??” Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E08: J.Lo/A.Rod Split and Fear of Losing Your Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 55:43


    On this episode we chat about Alan's prediction coming true, J.Lo and A.Rod have officially split! We also answer this week's QOTW - “is fear of loosing your partner healthy?”. We give our honest takes and share from previous experiences. “When you're invested and you have something to loose, that's when you do your best". Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E07: Puppy Play and Arguing in Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 51:35


    On this episode we chat about a video making the rounds on the internet about "puppy play". We answer a listener's question, “Do you think relationship should strive to not have verbal fights?”. We also give our guide to navigating arguments. We'd love to hear from you! What are some of the worst things you have said in a breakup? Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E06: Emotional Affairs & Dealing with an Underachieving Partner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 62:31


    On this episode we chat about emotional affairs and we give our take on what counts as cheating. We also answer this week's question of the week, “How long should someone stay with their partner if they are not growing?” Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod, and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E05: Holidays with the In-Laws & Modern Day Pick Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 49:17


    On this episode we discuss spending the holidays with your in-laws and beyond. We also chat about realistic ways to show interest in someone in 2021. What's the best pick up line you have ever heard? Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E04: Guide to Breaking Up & Texting Response Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 62:50


    On this episode we discuss J.Lo & A. Rod's relationship and cheating speculations. Alan also shares his guide on how to recover from a breakup and we discuss what is an acceptable response time in texting. Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E03: Validity of Marriage (Our Take) and Healing Post Breakup

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 69:55


    On this episode we discuss the validity of marriage and our reasoning behind it. We ask the hard question, what is the heart of romance? We also have Erika Denae, CEO and Founder of Beata Beatus sharing on self-reflection after a breakup and how to release emotions through art. You can find Erika at www.erikadenaej.com and on Instagram @erikadenaej @beatabeatus_ Make sure to hit us up with questions or comments on Twitter & Instagram @quitehonestpod and leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E02: Age Differences, Flowers and Grand Gestures

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 75:24


    On this episode we discuss age differences in dating, love languages, flowers on the first date and our honest takes on what counts as too grand of a gesture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

    S01 E01: Welcome to the To Be Quite Honest Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 43:31


    Welcome to the To Be Quite Honest Podcast with Genesis and Alan! On today's episode we will be discussing online dating vs. natural dating and how involved partner's could be (IF their partners allow it) in deciding birth control options! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

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    S01 E00: Shanae on Dating, Communication & Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 58:16


    In this episode, we chat about how to spot a player, how to let someone down easily, the importance of knowing yourself and knowing when to open up and to whom.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tobequitehonest/message

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