Wedding season is right around the corner, and love is in the air! It’s a beautiful time in life and one to be cherished for sure, but what a lot of young lovers don’t realize is that their wedding lasts only for a day and marriage lasts a lifetime…or at least we hope. Now that we have a couple of years of marriage under our belt, we wanted to share some things that we wish we knew before we said our vows. These are things that we believe would have helped save us from many arguments, stress and...
Jul 29, 2021•40 min•Ep. 65
When you get married, you’re not just marrying your future husband or wife. In reality, you’re also marrying their family! Of course that includes your in laws, who for some reason seem to have a bad reputation. We’ve all at least heard a couple of horror stories regarding monster in laws misbehaving. But is it really always that bad? Do our relationships with our in laws always need to be stressful, filled with tension and full of drama? In this episode, we discuss the importance of building st...
Jul 22, 2021•33 min•Ep. 64
We're back! Life has been pretty busy for us recently with lots of changes including the addition of a new puppy to our family, moving out of our apartment, changing jobs and taking care of aging parents. What we realized was how easily it is to run at 100 mph just living life and not notice what it might be doing to our relationships, mental health, mood and just overall well-being. In this episode, we wanted to share a little bit about what we've been up to and why we chose to take a time out ...
Jul 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 63
WARNING: NEW PUPPY ALERT! Please meet and welcome our newest co-host, his name is Latte! He is the most adorable and dapper Boston Terrier (aka The American Gentleman) you’ll ever meet! Oh and yes, he already has his very own Instagram account @LatteTheBostie. Please make sure to give him a follow, cuteness overload guaranteed! Anyways, we couldn’t be more excited to share this news with all of you in this special episode where we talk about our experience of getting our first puppy, and what we...
Jun 17, 2021•55 min•Ep. 62
Have you ever thought to yourself that maybe you’re just unlucky when it comes to love and romance? Does it feel like there just aren’t any good men or women out there for you, and you’re destined to be alone forever? When it comes to finding love and dating, it can sometimes feel like you’re cursed because of how society defines what a “successful” relationship is or should be. So is it really any wonder that when a relationship fails, we automatically associate that failure to ourselves? What ...
Jun 10, 2021•36 min•Ep. 61
Let’s face it: change is a big part of life, and relationships are no exception. No matter how long you’ve been with someone, the reality is that the person you are with today is not exactly the same person they were when you first met them, and the same goes for you. Hopefully, the changes are positive and you’ve both evolved as people. But the truth is that change is always hard, and it’s not always an easy journey. There will likely be obstacles and road blocks that will put even the stronges...
Jun 03, 2021•42 min•Ep. 60
Should you get married? Many of us grew up with the pressure and expectation of finding a partner and getting married to live happily ever after, but is it necessary to be happy? It seems like more and more people are choosing not to get married, but many of us still face pushback from our parents, religion and society. In this episode we discuss the reasons to get married and the reasons to think more before jumping in. We also chat about why we personally chose to get hitched and why it took W...
May 27, 2021•46 min•Ep. 59
Are you keeping score in your relationship? Do you constantly point out all the things you do for the relationship, but also make it known the things your partner isn’t doing? Maybe you’re not even aware that you’re doing it, and the impact it’s having on your relationship. Oftentimes, keeping score creates a rift and divide between the couple because in order for a partner to “win”, the relationship must lose. Feelings of resentment, anger, and frustration lead to stress and tension that contin...
May 20, 2021•31 min•Ep. 58
Are you responsible for your partner’s happiness? Ever since we were young, it seems like we’ve been groomed to believe that our happiness is dependent on some external thing, person or relationship. This becomes even more apparent when we enter serious relationships or get married. Many of us feel the obligation or sense of duty to please and help our spouse find happiness. In this episode, we take a deeper look at how attaching your personal happiness to another person can actually create a to...
May 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 57
Would you ever consider interracial dating? What about marrying someone outside of your own race? Have you thought about what your future kids might encounter? In this episode, we chit chat about our own past dating experiences with people from other cultures and backgrounds and some of the challenges we faced. We also talk about some of the benefits and growth we experienced from stepping outside of our dating comfort zone. We love diversity and celebrating our differences because we believe it...
May 06, 2021•43 min•Ep. 56
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? Wo...
Apr 29, 2021•45 min•Ep. 55
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 b...
Apr 22, 2021•55 min•Ep. 54
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!...
Mar 18, 2021•4 min•Ep. 53
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...
Mar 11, 2021•40 min•Ep. 52
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 ...
Mar 04, 2021•51 min•Ep. 51
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...
Feb 25, 2021•53 min•Ep. 50
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....
Feb 18, 2021•40 min•Ep. 49
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...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 48
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 import...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 47
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...
Jan 28, 2021•32 min•Ep. 46
Do you remember how when you were just a teenager growing up and you just couldn't wait to become an adult already? Ya, sure you did, fantasizing about living on your own, being able to binge on junk food, staying up as late as you want, playing video games and hanging out with your friends all day, without anyone telling you what to do or a care in the world. Definitely sounds like living the dream right? Except that when you actually graduate into adulthood, many of us weren't really prepared ...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 45
Have you ever been so comfortable with someone that you don't mind burping and farting around them with absolutely no shame? Yep, you must either be married or in a long term relationship! What about using the bathroom with the door open, eating your partner's leftovers without their permission or snooping through their smart phones and devices? Yea, we've definitely been there too, but we also recognized that even though we know each other so well and are comfortable being ourselves, we still h...
Jan 14, 2021•45 min•Ep. 44
Can men and women really just be friends or is it a recipe for disaster and drama? We’ve definitely seen people on both sides of this question, and in this episode we think out loud about our view on the potential benefits and downsides of having friends of the opposite sex especially when it comes to someone in a committed relationship.
Jan 07, 2021•45 min•Ep. 43
Have you ever traveled to a place and just absolutely fell in love with the people, culture, food and everything about it? We definitely have many times over the years and even fantasized about moving there permanently, but somehow it just never seemed to work out into reality. In this episode, we play around with the idea of uprooting our entire lives to relocate to a different country and really weigh the pros and cons. Are there valid reasons like family, career, etc that keep us here or are ...
Dec 31, 2020•26 min•Ep. 40
As 2020 comes to an end, we are reminded of the fragility of life and the importance of holding onto our loved ones and squeezing them tight every chance we get because nothing is guaranteed. To say that this past year has been heartbreaking and challenging would be an understatement, but we believe that this year has also given us the gift of truly learning to count our blessings for every thing and every one that we have in our lives. In this episode, we reflect on how much we've grown through...
Dec 24, 2020•31 min•Ep. 41
When it comes to your relationship, have you ever felt like you and your spouse speak completely different languages? Well maybe you’re not so crazy to think so because you might actually be speaking different LOVE languages. In fact, as Dr. Gary Chapman points out in the title of his best-selling book The 5 Love Languages, there might be tension and arguments within your relationship because you may simply not be expressing your love in a way that your partner understands. In this episode, we b...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 42
Welcome to part 2 of Growing Up With Immigrant Parents! This episode is a continuation of our discussion about our experiences being brought up in the U.S. as the children of immigrant parents. As we reflect on our journey now through the lens of adults, we realize how fortunate and privileged we are to be given so many opportunities to make our dreams a reality. We share stories about our struggles with navigating the education system with little to no guidance, translating for our parents at a...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 39
Have you ever hated the way your body looks or felt insecure about some part of yourself? Ya it’s pretty safe to say that we’ve all had moments of insecurity at one time or another. In this episode, we chat about our own insecurities growing up and learning to accept, love and appreciate the things that make us unique. We know it’s not easy and learning to be kind to yourself or getting out of your own head takes a lot of conscious effort and patience. We hope that by opening up about our own in...
Dec 03, 2020•51 min•Ep. 38
When we think about the holidays, we usually think about how it's a time of year filled with lots of great food, laughs, joy, food, family and friends and of course presents! But, the end of the year can also bring about tons of stress and anxiety. Whether it's scrambling to find last minute gifts or hosting and planning the family Thanksgiving/Christmas dinner, there always seems to be something that raises the blood pressure. In this episode, we share our experiences, gift buying strategies an...
Nov 26, 2020•41 min•Ep. 37
Was it external factors that caused your last breakup or were there underlying issues that had been building up, but buried for a long time until things finally exploded? So many times we’ve asked ourselves what if X wasn’t an issue in our lives anymore, would that keep us from arguing and solve the problems we have in our relationship? Or maybe it’s something else. In this episode, we dive into some of the external forces that have put tension on our personal relationships and how we ultimately...
Nov 19, 2020•39 min•Ep. 36
