Before Anyone Else - BAE Podcast

Although relationships have its high points, there are also the lesser talked about low points. While your partner might be going through a low in their lives, it is very important to be supportive. Showing empathy and creating a safe space is very crucial during this time. We go through some of the ways you can be a more supportive partner such as being an active listener and being patient. Understanding their point of view and encouraging growth can really help and is something your partner can appreciate. Are you providing the right help? Is there such thing as providing the wrong help or approaching it in the wrong way?

Before getting into a relationship or while in a relationship, certain red flags come up that we miss. We take a look at few of the red flags that you should look for when dating someone or in a relationship. As we discuss some of the more obvious ones such as lack of communication or trust and abusive behavior, we also take a look at some of the less obvious ones such as people who create ultimatums or someone that’s agreeable. Highlighting these red flags can save you time or even help address these issues and grow your relationship.

As part of this discussion, we would like to include the phone numbers in your country for support around domestic violence as a resource.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_domestic_violence_hotlines

Taking that step into online dating is a big decision in its self. But what about creating your profile?

How can someone stand out in a long list of potential daters? What type of pictures should you put up? Now that you’ve set up your profile, how should you open up that first line of contact? Should you use a pickup line? Most importantly, how do you get out of the app and into the first date?

Whether to hyphenate your last name, take his name or even to create a completely brand new name, this is a decision that will follow you wherever your name will be displayed. The decision of what last name to use when you finally tie the knot takes a lot of consideration. There might be a history behind the name or the issue can be as simple as the amount of work needed to change your name legally through different institutions. We discuss some of the different options and some of the attached advantages and disadvantages of the big change when people get married.

Introducing our First Date System. Planning your first date is the most important for first impressions. Where should you go? Where should you avoid going? In this episode we take a look at some great date spots and some not so good date spots and the reasons why. Whether its first meeting over a coffee or a going for a full day date, we go over some of the different scenarios to help you have a great first date.

Since the legalization of interracial marriages in the US, interracial marriages have increased more than 5 times, but is that enough? As the hosts of the Before Anyone Else podcast have all been in or are currently in interracial relationships, this is a topic very close to home. From light-hearted struggles like taking couple selfies to much serious topics such as being accepted by the ones you love, we take a look at some of the struggles but also some of the great things about being in an interracial relationship.

Going beyond the usual societal norms of dating within a close age gap, some people choose to date much younger or much older. Age sometimes effects dating experience, commitment and sometimes even interaction between friends. On this episode we take a look at some of the pros and cons of dating outside the usual age gap.

Is it better to be single or is it better to be in a relationship. We explore the different scenarios of how someone can benefit being in both situations. How does bettering yourself change when in both situations? Are decisions harder to make or easier? Is there any disadvantages when going out on the town when someone is single? Can being in a relationship completely change your lifestyle?

Can you forgive someone who has cheated on you? How can we take a mature approach to continuing the relationship? What are some of the dependencies on figuring out if you should continue the relationship? What can help a relationship continue after infidelity?

Where should I meet their parents? When should you meet the parents? Why does it take so long to meet parents for some people? Should you push your partner to meet their parents? Tips for meeting the parents.