Your Worst Dates Ever: With Joel Kim Booster
Modern Love
Deep Dive
Why is Joel Kim Booster fascinated by bad dates?
Joel finds bad dates intriguing because they reveal the vulnerability and effort people put into connecting with strangers. He sees dating as a form of theater where people perform and try to see beyond the layers of initial impressions.
What is Joel Kim Booster's worst date story?
Joel's worst date was a hookup in New York City when he was 20. He went to a man's house who was in an open marriage, only to be told they had to hook up in the living room because the man's husband, who was a racist, was home.
What advice does Joel Kim Booster give for revealing personal flaws while dating?
Joel suggests a gradual process where you balance revealing positive aspects of yourself with the less flattering ones. He recommends a 'three for them, one for me' approach, where you slowly unveil more of your true self as the relationship progresses.
Why did the second date with the soccer player go so badly?
The second date went poorly because the man was obsessed with ChatGPT and fasting, and he made insensitive comments about women's weight loss. He also refused to believe that men and women lose weight differently, even after being corrected by ChatGPT.
What did Joel Kim Booster learn from the scuba diver's bad date?
Joel learned that people who are passionate about something, like scuba diving, often love to talk about it endlessly. He also noted that the woman could have interjected with her own expertise to test how the man would react, though he acknowledged it shouldn't be her responsibility.
What did the woman learn from her date with the Mariah Carey fan?
She learned to trust her instincts. Despite loving Mariah Carey, she realized she should have stayed home and avoided a date with someone she knew was not a good match. The experience was traumatic and reinforced the importance of listening to her gut.
What advice does Joel Kim Booster give for navigating the dating world?
Joel advises protecting your peace and trusting your gut. He emphasizes the importance of knowing what you're looking for in a partner and not forcing relationships that don't fit. He also suggests having a clear list of qualities you want in a partner to make dating more intentional.
Shownotes Transcript