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
Navigating a New Relationship: Early Challenges and Sweet Beginnings
In this heartfelt and revealing episode of Dating With Borders, Teresa and Joe dive right into the juicy details of their early dating days, tackling the tender question: How many people were on their respective "rosters" when they first met? They explore when and why they decided to focus exclusively on one another. Joe firmly believes it’s not about how long you’ve been dating, but that “when you know, you know.”
Together, they reflect on how their long-distance connection allowed their relationship to blossom uniquely. With phone calls as their mainstay in the beginning, they built a strong emotional foundation that might not have been possible if they had the ease of seeing each other regularly. They even reminisce about their very first phone call—the feelings it sparked and Teresa’s surprising realization that Joe was American, not Canadian.
The couple shares invaluable advice for those in the early stages of a relationship: when something is misunderstood or feels off in a conversation, don’t let it linger. Address it immediately to keep the connection strong and open. Teresa offers a thoughtful analogy from her time as a single woman working to understand the dating world and her own desires.
In a lighthearted yet tender moment, Teresa recalls her early feelings about their relationship, and Joe likens it to her nonverbal way of giving him the green light to ask for a second date.
This episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and plenty of laughs, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating a budding romance, long-distance love, or simply curious about how to build a strong foundation with a partner.