Dating With Borders
Ever swiped right and wondered—what happens next? Meet Joe and Teresa, two singles who met on Hinge and are diving headfirst into the world of modern dating. Welcome to Dating With Borders—the podcast where romance meets reality!
Teresa's in Canada, Joe’s in the USA, and together they’re navigating not just the distance, but the highs, lows, and everything in between a new relationship. From
virtual phone calls, to cross-border dates, to real-life connections, you’ll hear firsthand what it’s like to build something new later in life.
Will their story be a heartwarming romance or another dating disaster? Get ready for real, raw conversations, laughs, and maybe even a few tears as Joe and Teresa share their evolving story.
Tune in every week to see if this relationship will blossom or fizzle out. Will it be an ‘I do’ or a dramatic ‘We’re done’? Grab your headphones and join us on this rollercoaster of love and dating.
Dating With Borders—where every episode is a new chapter in Joe and Teresa's journey. Subscribe now and don’t miss a moment! Let’s see where this story goes.
Dating With Borders
Chivalry, Chemistry, and Compatibility: The First Chapter
Welcome to the debut episode of Dating With Borders, featuring Teresa and Joe, a couple navigating the complexities of long-distance love. In this episode, the pair introduce themselves, sharing the unique story of how they met and what inspired them to start this podcast. Teresa reveals that she had almost given up on dating apps altogether when she met Joe on Hinge, just as she was about to delete the app for good. Their meeting feels like fate and fuels the optimism they hope to inspire in listeners.
Teresa explains that one of her main goals with Dating With Borders is to give women hope by offering an honest and unfiltered glimpse into the realities of a new relationship. Together, she and Joe will share the joyful highs and inevitable challenges of dating across borders, showing that love is rarely perfect but always worth pursuing. The couple plans to explore themes of chemistry and compatibility, highlighting the important distinctions between these concepts as they share their evolving story.
Adding a lighthearted touch, Teresa makes a charming reference to how she had always envisioned herself hosting a podcast as a single woman, inspired by Sex and the City vibes. But instead, she’s thrilled to be creating this show with her “Mr. Big,” a testament to the unexpected and beautiful surprises love can bring.
The conversation turns to Joe’s perspective, where he expresses appreciation for how Teresa set the tone from the beginning, clearly showing him how she wanted to be treated. Her assertiveness was something he admired and gladly followed, proving that mutual respect and understanding are key elements in their relationship. They discuss the importance of keeping chivalry alive, emphasizing that both partners should never settle for less than they deserve.
Finally, Teresa and Joe touch on the idea of taking initiative in a relationship, sharing their experiences from both the male and female perspectives. They highlight how these small but meaningful actions laid the groundwork for the strong connection they continue to build. Join them on this exciting journey of love, as they provide a roadmap for singles and newly dating couples, encouraging everyone to keep an open heart.