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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This week on Half Past Chai we’re talking… flirting, icks, and relationship etiquette. Join Hallie and Suketu as they relive their first interaction, how it went WRONG, and what they could have done better. They cover major icks, tips and tricks on how to approach a potential partner, and do's and don't's in relationships. Do you check your partner's phone? Do you have their location TOO? Tune in this week as all these topics, and MORE, are covered.

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Are you struggling to find your place in college? Is it challenging to put yourself out there? To find jobs and internships? Are you just feeling lost with no direction? Hallie and Suketu share their college tales in this week's episode and reminiscence on their days in school. This episode will leave you feeling more confident and ready to take on challenges in college, whether it be finding friends, balancing your life and school work, crafting your resume, and applying to jobs and internships. They share tips and tricks on surviving the hardships of college, along with telling stories and giving advice on how they were able to deal with bumps in the road along the way.

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This week Hallie and Suketu re-live their breakup period that happened over 7 years ago. They talk about the heartbreak they both endured and how they coped during this time without each other. Why did they break up when they both loved each other? Was loving each other not enough? How did they reconcile after the break up and how long did it take for them to figure things out? All these questions and more are answered on this week's episode of Half Past Chai.

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Join Suketu and Hallie this week as they return to the place where they got married two years ago! There is a touch of nostalgia as they reminisce about their special day. They discuss all of the tips and tricks they’ve learned in the past 2 years of being married and highlight the most outstanding elements in their marriage thus far. Hallie discusses how important it is to put the WORK into your marriage, though it is not easy at times. Suketu describes his friendship with Hallie and how he treats her with a constant level of respect in their relationship. They give a full tour of their wedding venue paired with raw footage from their wedding to give a full image of what their special day looked like. Get ready to sit and WATCH as they take you back in time to their wedding.

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Join us for a thought-provoking and candid discussion on Half Past Chai, where we explore the intricacies of love, culture, and identity. In this eye-opening episode, we delve deep into the personal journey of Suketu and why he chose to marry a white woman. We invite listeners to reflect on their own perceptions of love, race, and cultural diversity.

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This week Hallie and Suketu are joined by their very good friends, Ronak and Arushi! In this episode, a range of topics are covered including the friendship bond that has been formed between this squad, what it is like living with your significant other, and a glimpse into the proposal process. Ronak walks us through the engagement process when he proposed to Arushi and provides helpful tips and tricks he learned along the way. Now 2 years into their relationship, Ronak and Arushi have some advice on how to keep the spark alive, how to navigate arguments, and the importance of your relationship with your S.O.’s family. While opening up Ronak and Arushi describe the love and respect they have for each other… and maybe even shed some tears? ENJOY!

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Today Suketu & Hallie talk about being too comfortable in your relationship and how to fix that.

In this episode, hosts Suketu and Hallie dive deep into the all-too-familiar territory of getting a little too comfortable in your relationship. We've all been there – the initial excitement mellows into a routine, and before you know it, you're binge-watching TV shows in sweatpants without a care in the world. But is there such a thing as being too comfortable? Can it lead to complacency or even affect the spark you once had?

Join us as we explore the signs that you might be treading the fine line between comfort and complacency. We share personal anecdotes, relatable stories, and insights into how to bring back that excitement and connection you both crave. From spontaneous date ideas to communication strategies that rekindle intimacy, we're here to help you navigate the delicate balance between familiarity and keeping the flame alive.

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Buckle up! We've got some questions of the week coming your way. We did an episode solely for questions asked by our fellow Chai drinkers. How did Suketu tell his parents he was ready for marriage? Did the stars align and tell us to be together? How did our families deal with fusing our cultures together while we were planning our weddings? We are HERE to answer your questions with all of our insights and experiences. Join us this week, at Half Past Chai.