"I opened my phone and checked my most recent Hinge match. My jaw dropped. It was him"

Hello everyone and welcome to the SEASON FINALE of what has been a truly epic season. Today's story is so extra and so mind blowing that frankly it's pretty unbelievable. Maddy tells us all about her meeting with Austin, which started as a Hinge conversation that never went anywhere...until she saw him at the gate getting ready to board the same plane. So, how exactly did a first date with extra tight jeans, pimple cream, greasy hair and aeroplane wine lead to a romance beyond your inner romantic's wildest dreams? How did the world's biggest coincidence lead to such a perfect coupling?

We also discuss the dating scene in New York City, throwing as much spaghetti on the wall to see what sticks and therapy.

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TW: Reference to depression and sexual assault

Today we hear from Emma who tells us all about her experience meeting Jordan when she sold him a gym membership during the Covid pandemic. Sounds like the beginning of a modern fairytale, only this was the opposite of love at first sight. From not being able to stand the sight of his masked, sunglassed and hat covered person to selling him water bottles and scolding him for using single use plastic, to somehow to dining on home made pasta with him under fairylights. We discuss past relationship trauma seeping into current, healthy ones and how knowing your worth is the key to finding someone who values it.

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Today's guest, Maria epitomises the phrase, "Just do it". She recounts her story of working in a deli and having a die hard crush on one of the customers who would come in every Sunday, like clock work. Until she did something... and he didn't. We discuss bravery, attitude, physiological reactions to a crush and how sometimes in life, you just need to be a little bold.

From humble roots of hair nets and chicken, find out how this unlikely couple found their way to each other.

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"I wasn't looking for love and then there he was". Today, we hear from Simone who tells us about being set up by none other than her mum who was working as a teacher aide for her now husband! It’s the tale of a workplace romance but not one you would expect.

From first meeting at her brother's school formal to old teachers being present at their first date,  a proposal of epic significance and gastro on their honeymoon. The story of Simone and Connor will leave you laughing, in disbelief and with a very full heart.

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"When I met my husband it went against all my rules. Don't meet someone at a bar. Don't date someone younger. Don't do long distance. I did all three."

Buckle up everyone because in today's episode we're going to Brazil, we're going to Greece and we're looping back around and landing in Sydney where it all started. Hear from Alexis who tells us all about how the whim to go to a Brazilian themed New Year's Eve party changed everything for her.

We discuss what happens when you know breaking up is the easier option but you're too in love, long-distance love, cultural differences in relationships and how Covid caused them to postpone their wedding THREE TIMES. Yikes.

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Hello friends! Today, we hear from a self proclaimed "big lover" and wedding planner, Amy who tells us the story of meeting her husband Matt at a bar when he had just gone through a breakup and she was seeing someone else.  

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"I remember him closing the door saying "I'm going to see you again" I thought he was crazy. Theres no way this could every work. He's an Australian in Ireland I'm from New York!"

On today's episode we hear from the adventurous Amanda who shares the wild tale of meeting her husband Eamonn. Hear how booking a spontaneous trip to Ireland one day at work led to her being sent photos of Scottish castle as wedding venues, navigating an international long-distance relationship, a Covid wedding and Celtic hand knotting ceremony. 

We also discuss all things culture clashes, including the difference between tomato sauce and ketchup, who can relate?

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On today's episode we hear from Caitlin, who shares her story of meeting Todd (the complete opposite to any guy she had ever been interested in) at sunset on the banks of the river she grew up on. Hear how they went from living 9 shacks away from each and never crossing paths, to isolating through Covid together and now living together!

We also discuss controlling exes, how to deal with people sliding into your partner's DM's and get graced with some wisdom from Caitlin's mum! 

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On today's episode we hear from Jules, a radio presenter whose job saw her interview an up and coming musician... who she's now dating. So what happened between meeting and making it official? Two years, a gig, eskimo joe, a coffee date she wasn't sure was a date and a whole lot of spontaneity. 

Hear how they navigated opposing schedules of early morning breakfast vs late night gigs and long-distance, to finally moving interstate together. 

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Happy Valentine's Day lovers! On today's episode, Jasmine sits down with Hannah who shares her exciting experience of meeting the love of her life on none other than Valentine's Day! Only... he wanted to set her up with his friend. 

Fast forward through a singles party, very unconventional first date, navigating historical feelings of misplaced self-worth, an age gap and visas/permanent residency issues, Hannah tells us why being a fighter for your love is the key to all of it.

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