Monday morning means… NEW EPISODE OF HALF PAST CHAI. Hi, hello, good to see you guys again. This week Hallie and Suketu read one of YOUR story submissions from a fellow interracial couple. How much of a factor was the family’s opinion in your breakup? Did the tainting of family image play a role in this? Are American families more accepting in relationships? How do Asian gender roles translate in today’s society? These are all questions that are answered in this week’s episode. Hallie and Suketu also touch on navigating the holiday season as a couple, and how to ensure you and your partner are spending quality time together even when things get chaotic. So get cozy, settle in, and grab your chai. LET’S GET INTO IT.

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Happy Monday! This week Hallie and Suketu are joined by a surprise guest and long-time friend, Liam Piñeiro. Who is Liam? He is a content creator, a comedian, and he is quite famous on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Hallie and Suketu sit down with him and ask him the pressing questions to allow the Half Past Crew to get to know him better: Who are you? Why did you drop out of college? And why did you quit YouTube? At the end, Liam answered questions of the week submitted by YOU. Join this week as we all get to know who exactly Liam Piñeiro is.

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HELLO AND HAPPY MONDAY, Half Past Crew. This week Hallie and Suketu are here to address YOUR hate comments, along with sharing last week's comments on the Desi parents episode. Suketu also asks Hallie some deeper-level questions regarding her past relationships and insecurities that have shaped her into who she is today. And, of course, everyone’s favorite part of each week… QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK, from YOU. That’s right, get excited Half Past Crew because this week we’re getting deep. So settle in, grab your chai, and let’s get into it.Submit your stories at https://www.halfpastchai.com/Follow us! https://linktr.ee/halfpastchai

What is it like growing up in a Desi household? Did you carry any childhood trauma into your adulthood and relationships? Were you afraid of your parents as a child? These are ALL questions that are answered this week on Half Past Chai. Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. Suketu shares what it was like moving from India to America at a young age, and how Indian culture shaped who he is today as an adult. Stick to the end for questions of the week submitted by YOU. Sit back, settle in, and enjoy this week's episode of Half. Past. CHAI.

HELLO AND HAPPIEST OF MONDAYS HALF PAST CREW. Hallie and Suketu are BACK AT IT AGAIN with a new episode this week about the business that was created that has helped them to be where they are today. First, they discuss what their business is, how they started it at such a young age, how the business helped them understand finances, and tips and tricks for starting a business. Along with the business aspect, they also dive into how this impacts their relationship with one another… That’s right, being business partners with your spouse? Ain’t no laughing matter. Be sure to stick to the end for questions of the week, and get ready for THIS WILD RIDE OF AN EPISODE.

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Does your partner listen to you? Do you feel your voice is heard in your relationship? Well, Happy Monday, Half Past Crew. Hallie and Suketu are here this week to talk about the importance of listening in relationships. They die laughing as they share examples of times when they haven’t listened to each other, and the impact this has had on their relationship over time. At the end, they go through YOUR questions and share their thoughts on each submission. Give a 5-star rating on Spotify, like on YouTube, and sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode of Half Past Chai.

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HELLO HALF PAST CREW! Time to prioritize your well-being and take care of yourself. We hope you’re ready this week as we talk… seasonal depression. We’ve got it, you’ve maybe got it, it’s hard not to get while it’s freezing, dark, and depressing this winter season. Hallie shares her experience with her own seasonal depression and tips and tricks on how to navigate it. Suketu provides his insight on how to conquer this as a couple and how your partner can help in this situation. AND, of course… you already know we’re doing questions of the week at the end! Enjoy this new episode of Half Past Chai, we’ll see you next Monday.

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BUCKLE UP BABY! Hallie and Suketu are back this week to answer YOUR questions. Hallie and Suketu give the hard truth about hate comments they have received as an interracial couple, dealing with an argumentative partner, following your dreams, and more. Not sure how to confront your family with a new partner outside of your culture? Feeling alone? Not sure how to break out of your shell and talk to someone you feel a connection with? Hallie and Suketu get vulnerable and discuss their experiences and how you can apply these tips in your situation.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

04:00 - Half Past Crew

05:24 - What are comments you've gotten about being an interracial couple

12:10 - How did you know that marriage with each other was worth it

17:00 - Do you have fights?

24:35 - Were your parents opposed to two weddings?

28:50 - How do I tell my parents about my SO

37:10 - How to integrate someone with a different background into my family

43:51 - Do I pursue my dreams?

46:58 - When did you know you loved each other?

52:23 - How do I bring the spark back?

58:00 - Outro

WELCOME BACK, you crazy little tea drinkers. Hallie and Suketu start this podcast off right with a life update and move into… RELATIONSHIP COMPATIBILITY. Are you compatible with your partner? Do you have certain personality traits that help or hinder your relationships? This week Hallie and Suketu walk through it all, ranging from their own personality types, strengths and weaknesses in personality traits, and how this can play a huge role in romantic partnerships. Be sure to stick around til the end for QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK submitted by you. Enjoy this week's episode of Half Past Chai!

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - Update

4:23 - Our personality test results

16:17 - How your personality type can play in your relationship

18:30 - Personality types can change over time

24:42 - What other personality types do we resonate with

36:02 - Our personality type requirements

41:34 - Our goals

51:46 - Questions of the week!

HELLO CHAI SQUAD and welcome back to another new episode of Half Past Chai. This week the dynamic duo discusses having opposite-sex friends while in a relationship, toxic jealousy, open relationships, being friends with exes, and more. Hallie shares her perspective on Suketu having a close girl friend while having a girlfriend. Is this a red flag? They explore the topics of jealousy and being controlling in relationships and how this can negatively impact couples. Be sure to stick to the end of the episode as they answer YOUR questions that were submitted. Enjoy and we’ll see you next week.

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