In this week’s episode, we get into the nitty gritty of small town dating. What are the lengths you’re willing to go to find your person? Like emotionally but also how far are you willing to go... in a car? And what’s it like embarking on this solo adventure? We’re going to hear from two women with two totally different experiences. First up, we have Ruth, a divorced mom of 5 living in a small Michigan town. Then, we’ll hear from Claire, a queer woman living in rural Colorado. Host Anne Helen Petersen digs into dating with both women, hearing the highs and the lows of dating outside the big city.For even more HGTV content, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/townsizing to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.Find episode transcripts here: https://townsizing.simplecast.com/episodes/small-town-dating-it-isnt-easy <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In this week’s episode, we get into the nitty gritty of small town dating. What are the lengths you’re willing to go to find your person? Like emotionally but also how far are you willing to go... in a car? And what’s it like embarking on this solo adventure? We’re going to hear from two women with two totally different experiences. First up, we have Ruth, a divorced mom of 5 living in a small Michigan town. Then, we’ll hear from Claire, a queer woman living in rural Colorado. Host Anne Helen Petersen digs into dating with both women, hearing the highs and the lows of dating outside the big city. For even more HGTV content, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/townsizing to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Find episode transcripts here: https://townsizing.simplecast.com/episodes/small-town-dating-it-isnt-easy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, we get into the nitty gritty of small town dating. What are the lengths you’re willing to go to find your person? Like emotionally but also how far are you willing to go... in a car? And what’s it like embarking on this solo adventure? We’re going to hear from two women with two totally different experiences. First up, we have Ruth, a divorced mom of 5 living in a small Michigan town. Then, we’ll hear from Claire, a queer woman living in rural Colorado. Host Anne Helen Petersen digs into dating with both women, hearing the highs and the lows of dating outside the big city.For even more HGTV content, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/townsizing to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.Find episode transcripts here: https://townsizing.simplecast.com/episodes/small-town-dating-it-isnt-easy Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Small Town Dating, It Isn’t Easy

We’ve seen small towns romanticized in countless books, movies, and TV shows – there’s always fall leaves coating the road, nosy neighbors who somehow know all of your business and that one bar, where the bartender knows everyone’s order. So why do we love small towns so much? And how does that image match up with reality? On HGTV’s Townsizing, renowned author and writer Anne Helen Petersen takes you to small towns across the U.S. and talks to the people who make them special. From HGTV’s Ben and Erin Napier who helped revive their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi to Brian Brigantti and Domonick Gravine of who open up about the realities of being queer in a rural Tennessee, we speak to the people who are creating community, building legacies and shattering stereotypes about small town life. And if you're thinking about making the jump from the big city to a quieter pace of life, we'll help you figure out if you're ready, and get to the bottom of the mystique and allure of the American small town. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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We’ve seen small towns romanticized in countless books, movies, and TV shows – there’s always fall leaves coating the road, nosy neighbors who somehow know all of your business and that one bar, where the bartender knows everyone’s order. So why do we love small towns so much? And how does that image match up with reality? On HGTV’s Townsizing, renowned author and writer Anne Helen Petersen takes you to small towns across the U.S. and talks to the people who make them special. From HGTV’s Ben and Erin Napier who helped revive their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi to Brian Brigantti and Domonick Gravine of who open up about the realities of being queer in a rural Tennessee, we speak to the people who are creating community, building legacies and shattering stereotypes about small town life. And if you're thinking about making the jump from the big city to a quieter pace of life, we'll help you figure out if you're ready, and get to the bottom of the mystique and allure of the American small town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve seen small towns romanticized in countless books, movies, and TV shows – there’s always fall leaves coating the road, nosy neighbors who somehow know all of your business and that one bar, where the bartender knows everyone’s order. So why do we love small towns so much? And how does that image match up with reality? On HGTV’s Townsizing, renowned author and writer Anne Helen Petersen takes you to small towns across the U.S. and talks to the people who make them special. From HGTV’s Ben and Erin Napier who helped revive their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi to Brian Brigantti and Domonick Gravine of who open up about the realities of being queer in a rural Tennessee, we speak to the people who are creating community, building legacies and shattering stereotypes about small town life. And if you're thinking about making the jump from the big city to a quieter pace of life, we'll help you figure out if you're ready, and get to the bottom of the mystique and allure of the American small town. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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