#10 Breaking Down 'Love Is Blind' PLUS Toxic Celebrity Crushes!

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In this episode of The Tinder Project, Mark Rosenfeld and Teal Elisabeth discuss the strangest texts Mark has sent to men on Tinder, their healthy and toxic celebrity crushes, and the psychology of love. In this conversation, Teal and Mark discuss the TV show Love is Blind and the concept of vulnerability in relationships. They explore the idea that while the show promotes connection and self-disclosure, it also creates an artificial sense of safety and vulnerability. They discuss the importance of nonverbal cues and the challenges of building trust and intimacy in a real-life setting. They also touch on the similarities between Love is Blind and online dating, highlighting the need for genuine human connection and communication. Overall, they have a love-hate relationship with the show, recognizing its flaws but appreciating its ability to spark conversations about relationships.
Main Takeaways
Making dating fun is important in the online space
Engaging in banter and role play can make conversations more enjoyable
Having a sense of humor and not taking oneself too seriously is attractive
Kate Middleton is seen as a healthy celebrity crush for Mark
Matthew McConaughey is seen as a healthy celebrity crush for Teal
Alyssa Milano and Meghan Markle are seen as toxic celebrity crushes for Mark
Mr. Big is seen as a toxic celebrity crush for Teal
Love is Blind promotes connection and self-disclosure, but it also creates an artificial sense of safety and vulnerability.
Nonverbal cues play a significant role in attraction and building intimacy.
Online dating can be similar to Love is Blind, but the lack of nonverbal cues can hinder genuine connection.
Vulnerability is important in relationships, but it needs to be balanced and appropriate.
Love is Blind sparks conversations about relationships, but it may not accurately represent the challenges of real-life connections.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:38 An Update On... Parenting!
1:52 Day 72 Tinder Project Update
2:59 Amusing Text Exchanges Mark Had This Week
10:04 Mark's 'Healthy' Celebrity Crush
12:44 Teal's 'Healthy' Celebrity Crush
13:37 What Is A... 'Zaddy?'
15:21 Mark's 'Toxic' Celebrity Crush
17:35 Teal's 'Toxic' Celebrity Crush
18:34 Teal's Henry Caville Problem
20:20 Breaking Down The Psychology Of 'Love Is Blind'
35:03 Want To Speak With Us? Book A 1-1 Call

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. An Update On... Parenting! (00:00:38)

3. Day 72 Tinder Project Update (00:01:52)

4. Amusing Text Exchanges Mark Had This Week (00:02:59)

5. Mark's 'Healthy' Celebrity Crush (00:10:04)

6. Teal's 'Healthy' Celebrity Crush (00:12:43)

7. What Is A... 'Zaddy?' (00:13:36)

8. Mark's 'Toxic' Celebrity Crush (00:15:20)

9. Teal's 'Toxic' Celebrity Crush (00:17:34)

10. Teal's Henry Caville Problem (00:18:33)

11. Breaking Down The Psychology Of 'Love Is Blind' (00:20:19)

12. 35:03 Want To Speak With Us? Book A 1-1 Call (00:35:03)