Debating Dating

Rachel and Marc are back with the Debating Dating Christmas Special!  They catch up on what the other's been up to since the end of the first series, before delving into all things festive in the dating realm - from Christmas Markets to Christmas proposals - and, as ever, hear some audio submissions from the listeners. A video version of this episode is available here: https://youtu.be/yVl25swEDJk [https://youtu.be/yVl25swEDJk] If you've enjoyed the podcast and would like to show your gratitude in this season of goodwill, you can now buy us a coffee (and/or alcoholic beverage) here: https://ko-fi.com/debatingdatingpod [https://ko-fi.com/debatingdatingpod] You can follow @debatingdating [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating]on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating], Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/DebatingDating]and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@debatingdating?lang=en]. Or if you'd like to send in your own stories or questions for Marc & Rachel you can email debatingdatingpod@gmail.com.   And please remember to subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review if you're enjoying it!

It's the last episode of the series, but before they set off into the sunset (for the summer at least) Rachel and Marc take a look at holiday romances.  Marc finds out the meaning of "Hot Girl Summer", they discuss the risks involved in going away with a partner, and reminisce about their first lad's/girl's holidays. Rachel also recalls her romance during a dramatic high-school trip, Marc recounts his tale of summer lovin' while in Ayia Napa, and they take a listen to some audio submissions sent in - including one which details the dangers of falling for a Mediterranean waiter. You can follow @debatingdating [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating]on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating], Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/DebatingDating]and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@debatingdating?lang=en]. Or if you'd like to send in your own stories or questions for Marc & Rachel you can email debatingdatingpod@gmail.com.   And please remember to subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review if you're enjoying it!

This week Rachel reveals some exciting "personal news" before regular programming returns with a look at Meet Cutes (another term which Marc isn't a fan of).  They talk chat-up lines, houseparties, and why there's no shame in meeting your partner on an app. Marc and Rachel also try to recall how they first met, Marc reveals the time when Rachel's faux-pas left him in an extremely awkward position between two potential dates, and Rachel recounts the story of how her parents ended up together. You can follow @debatingdating [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating]on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating], Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/DebatingDating]and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@debatingdating?lang=en]. Or if you'd like to send in your own stories or questions for Marc & Rachel you can email debatingdatingpod@gmail.com.   And please remember to subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review if you're enjoying it!

Marc and Rachel are joined by comedian and What's the Script?podcast host Stephen Buchanan to discuss Rom Coms.  Taking a look at When Harry Met Sally, (500) Days of Summer and He's Just Not That Into You, they discuss whether the messages in these films can be helpful or hurtful when applied to dating IRL. Marc makes his case for the major flaw he sees in When Harry Met Sally, Rachel recalls how she modelled herself on the titular Summer from (500) Days, and Stephen reveals the tactic he used to ensure he'd not end up alone in his old age.  They also discuss height, the problem with the concept of the friendzone, and whether there really is such a thing as "The Spark". You can follow Stephen on Twitter [https://twitter.com/stephenbucomedy] & Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephenbucomedy/]@stephenbucomedy [https://twitter.com/stephenbucomedy].  His podcast "What's the Script?" [https://open.spotify.com/show/1twQwczCmy5XfFExemPSD3?si=F-vnug7YS3qi0ziXQYmQRg]is available here [https://open.spotify.com/show/1twQwczCmy5XfFExemPSD3?si=F-vnug7YS3qi0ziXQYmQRg]. You can follow @ [http://www.instagram.com/DebatingDating]debatingdating [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating]on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating], Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/DebatingDating]and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@debatingdating?lang=en]. Or if you'd like to send in your own stories or questions for Marc & Rachel you can email debatingdatingpod@gmail.com.   And please remember to subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review if you're enjoying it!

This week Rachel guides a sceptical Marc through the concept of love languages.  Popularised online by people who write things like "Paesano Pizza is my love language", they take a look at the original five: Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Physical Touch, Acts of Service & Gift-Giving. While hearing listener submissions on the subject, Rachel recalls a recent faux-pas with a wine menu, Marc offers an alternative take on the perception of men who don't know how to express their emotions, and both reveal their results after taking the Love Language test [https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/singles-quiz/].  But the real test may lie in whether Rachel can convince Marc to believe that there's something to the whole concept at all... You can follow @ [http://www.instagram.com/DebatingDating]debatingdating [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating]on Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/debatingdating], Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/DebatingDating]and TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@debatingdating?lang=en]. Or if you'd like to send in your own stories or questions for Marc & Rachel you can email debatingdatingpod@gmail.com.   And please remember to subscribe to the podcast and give us a 5-star review if you're enjoying it!