Magnetic Mismatch

What if you could find THE ONE? Yes, we're talking about your soulmate. The one who you were meant to fall instantly in love with and head over heels for. The one who you can't help but find a primal attraction for and who truly understands you for you. What if there was a technology available to help you find this exact person anywhere on Earth just by matching you through your DNA? Would you use this technology? What if you're already in a relationship or marriage or have a family together? Would you be curious to find this soulmate or would you rather not know? It sounds like a great idea, but what are the negative unintended consequences?

Inspired by a recent Netflix series we watched called "The One", come join us in this fun episode as we explore and laugh about these exact questions, pondering about what we would do if this was our reality. With the exponential growth of technology and medical advancements, could we really reach a point in our lives where we could press a button and find our one true love? What would you do?

0:00 Intro

1:14 Welcome banter

3:22 Start of the topic

3:54 Netflix The One

5:40 Unintended consequences

8:08 Would Linda use the technology?

13:21 Ruining dating

15:53 Plenty of fish in the sea?

19:45 The hunt and chase for love

21:20 Matching with a bad person

22:30 Married, but curious

26:51 Love is crazy and Facebook stalking

27:58 Would you choose your soulmate or spouse?

32:20 Happy wife happy life

33:25 Pandora’s box

35:34 Toxic love

37:42 Blessing or curse in disguise

39:23 Ignorance is bliss

40:29 Temptation

43:07 Takeaways and lessons learned

Ah yes, the dreaded friend zone. How many countless people have fallen into this never-ending abyss? Are you in the friend zone right now? What are the signs, and how can you avoid getting stuck here again in the future? In this episode, we talk about what the friend zone is, why you get put there, and most importantly how the heck do you get out of it! Will shares his stories about how clueless he was when getting hit on and friend zoning himself, and Linda gives her thoughts on why sometimes being too nice when it comes to dating is a losing tactic. We’re excited to be back from our hiatus and chatting  more about juicy relationship, dating and marriage topics! As always, thank you for tuning in every Thursday and we hope you continue supporting our podcast!

0:00 Intro

1:16 Welcome banter

2:39 Start of topic

3:16 What is the friend zone

4:42 Linda’s experience

6:58 Being direct

8:57 Is it a date or not

10:21 Just friends

11:52 Crushes

13:26 Being too nice

15:33 Secretly in love

18:00 What if it doesn’t work out

18:31 What would Will do

22:23 Let’s hang out

23:37 Will gets hit on

27:10 Free pickup lines

27:38 Show interest

29:36 Stop being a pushover

31:21 Stop playing games with my heart

33:01 Don’t wait too long

35:33 Build sexual tension

36:35 Simping

37:34 Signs you’re in the friend zone

40:10 False white knight

42:45 Feelings change

45:36 Confess your love

52:27 Takeaways & lessons learned

We did it! We released our 52nd episode last week and reached the BIGGEST GOAL we set for ourselves when we first started this podcast journey!

It has been an amazing ride so far, and we can't thank you enough for tuning in to hear us bicker with each other and laugh together with us every week!

Check out this special episode for an IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT & details about our upcoming Instagram GIVEAWAYS.

Follow us on Instagram @MagneticMismatch for more details to come!

We’ve all had that friend who’s notorious for dating the “bad boys” who they claim treat them poorly and are clearly no good for them, yet they just can’t seem to resist. What is it about bad boys that make them so attractive to some women? Is it a conscious choice or is it simply biology? 

In this episode, we break down some of the qualities that make up a bad boy like their confidence, masculine features, ruggedness, and a general lack of care for what other people think. We also dive into some of the psychology and reasons behind dating the bad boys like wanting to fix them, getting a thrill for danger and excitement, rebelling against their parents, or living vicariously through another person.

We also explore the idea that attraction might not even be a conscious choice because our biological instincts take over. It makes us wonder then how someone who is stuck in a vicious cycle of dating bad boys is supposed to break free to date who they say they want. Some women say they want to date a “good guy” or “nice guy”, but is that what they truly want or are they just in denial? Is it even possible to choose who we are attracted to when all is said and done? What about bad girls? What happens when the roles are reversed?

Tune in to this episode to listen to the full conversation, it’s about to get spicy!

0:00 Intro

1:16 Welcome banter

2:18 Special announcement & giveaways

3:32 Start of topic

5:21 Why aren’t there good guys

7:45 Bad boy qualities

14:25 Psychology of women

18:33 Is attraction a choice

21:42 Linda drools over Jason Momoa

23:57 Staying with bad boys

27:00 Bad girls

30:12 Attractive qualities

31:33 Learning from bad boys

33:30 Breaking the cycle

36:43 Takeaways & lessons learned

Is your partner living a double life without you knowing? Maybe you’re the one living a secret life, but you can’t tell your spouse. From gambling, drugs, and cheating to being a con artist, how well do we really know the person sleeping next to us? Where do we draw the line between trusting your partner and being a naïve fool?

In this episode, we discuss secret identities and people living double lives all while hiding it from their loved ones. How well do we really know someone, and should we ever blindly trust a person just because we’ve known them for a long time?

0:00 Intro

1:11 Welcome banter

7:29 Start of topic

9:06 I Care A Lot movie

15:50 Will is a secret agent

16:40 Guy scams 9 women

20:57 Trusting your instincts

21:58 Clingy vs naïve

26:48 Who are you sleeping with

29:11 Red flags

31:04 Listen to your gut

32:30 Shady coworkers

38:59 Professional identities

41:50 Lying to your kids

47:42 Little Fires Everywhere

49:48 Takeaways & lessons

Is chivalry really dead? Does it still have a place in modern times even without damsels in distress? Whether it's holding the door for someone, helping carry groceries or even kissing a lady's hand, we wonder about the motive and intent behind each action. Are you pulling my chair out because you really want to or are you doing it with the expectation of getting something in return?

Grab your favorite drink and come hang out with us in this episode as we chat about chivalry in today's standards, hilarious stories about our experiences with chivalry as a married couple and which chivalrous acts we're ok with keeping.

0:00 Intro snippet

1:16 Welcome banter

3:31 Start of topic

6:03 Background on chivalry

8:00 Chivalry today

15:17 Getting kidnapped

22:00 Creepy hand kissing

25:07 Will exposes himself

28:30 Short people problems

34:44 Giving up your seat

39:18 Being taken advantage of

45:58 Intent, motive & rejection

49:56 Takeaways & lessons learned

Have you ever wondered about how gender roles fit into today's society? Do they still have a place in modern times, especially given the movements toward greater equality amongst women's rights?

In this episode, we ponder about why we still attach certain tasks and activities to a specific gender and where it might stem from even as adults. Through our conversation, we also talk about some of the traditional gender roles that we still enjoy and some that we think may be outdated. 

Would you ever consider living with your in laws? Is it a great idea or is it a recipe for disaster? If you’re married or in a serious relationship, the question has probably crossed your mind a few times before. How would living with in laws impact your marriage? Would you kick your parents out if things didn’t work out? Talk about a role reversal!

Come join us in this hilarious episode as we have a blast laughing and brainstorming out loud about what we would do with our parents. We talk about everything from arguments, snooping, micromanaging, setting boundaries, privacy, walking around in our underwear to grab a snack in the middle of the night and more! 

Are there unspoken rules when it comes to dating? Do you think there is a certain social etiquette that we should hold people accountable to in general, but especially in dating?

In this episode, we share our views on ghosting your date, showing up late, table manners, taboo conversation topics, using your phone during dinner and other things that might crush your chances for a second date. At the end of the day, we do believe that dates should be a fun way to get to know someone and it's important to be authentic, but we also think it's a smart idea to behave with a certain etiquette so that you can make the best impression possible. 

You'll probably be nodding your head or yelling out loud in agreement throughout this episode because you've experienced some of these things before too, so get comfortable and come join us for some good laughs and a great time!

Is it a good idea to stay friends with your ex? What if it was a toxic relationship, would you be justified in cutting that person out of your life completely? What if it was actually a great relationship that just didn't work out? What if you have children together? Is there a middle ground?

We don't think it's an easy answer because it really depends on a lot of different things including the length of the relationship, how integrated this person is into your social circle, are you both a part of the same organizations like work or church, etc. 

Join us in our discussion as we weigh the pros and cons of whether or not you should stay friends with your ex, it's going to be a spicy one!