Packing Up & Peacing Out

The One with the British Boyfriends: Dishing on International Relationships


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You watched Notting Hill, dreamed of your own Colin Firth moment, and somehow manifested an actual British boyfriend? In your dreams or in reality- either way this episode is for you!

Lili and Taylor dive into the reality of dating British men as American women. From cultural misunderstandings to navigating different communication styles, they share their unfiltered experiences of transatlantic romance.

(Note: There's a minor sound issue on Lili's end, but the conversation was too good to re-record!)

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • The full, never-before-shared story of how Lili met "Lime Bike" her boyfriend in London (spoiler: it wasn't the meet-cute she imagined)

  • Taylor's favorite perks of dating a British man 

  • The real differences between American and British dating cultures that no rom-com prepares you for

  • How to navigate holidays, family traditions, and long-term planning when you're from different sides of the Atlantic

  • Communication pitfalls when British understatement meets American directness

Whether you're already in an international relationship, dreaming of your own British love story, or just curious about how romance works across cultures, this episode delivers the unfiltered reality behind those Hugh Grant fantasies!

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Tags: dating British men, international relationships, American women dating abroad, cultural differences in relationships, expat dating, intercultural relationships, dating locals abroad, British American couples, international romance, cross-cultural dating, expat love stories

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Packing Up & Peacing OutBy Lili Paxton and Taylor Kane