Dating in the modern world can be a tricky thing. While dating apps are supposed to make it easier, sometimes it feels like all they do is complicate matters. Sometimes people post pictures that look absolutely nothing like themselves. Sometimes you might spend weeks talking on an app, only to find out they are a total dud in person.
It's not easy, and to make matters worse, it seems like people rarely connect in person anymore. Almost everyone who is dating uses apps to meet people first. Often, it ends up feeling like a total crapshoot that has people swearing off dating altogether.
There's no question that, as a generation of struggling daters, we can use all the help we can get. But have no fear, because there's a new dating podcast on the airways, and it's sure to give you a different perspective on things. That's because it's hosted by a 25-year-old woman and her grandmother.
The podcast is called Excuse My Grandma, and it's definitely worth a listen. Not only does it dispense some pretty sage advice, it's also kind of adorable.
The super-cute podcast is hosted by Kim Murstein of New York City and her grandmother, Gail. The two have great chemistry on the podcast, but that's not because they always agree. In fact, the opposite tends to be true. When it comes to dating outfits, whether or not a guy should come to the door to pick up his date, and so much more, Kim's and Gail's views are pretty much always on opposite ends of the spectrum.
However, the two both seem to keep an open mind. Kim is a young woman who is going on dates and also trying her best to listen to the wise words of her grandmother (the points she can get behind, at least). Not only does Gail help listeners with her advice, she also helps her own granddaughter make smarter decisions in terms of whom she dates, too.
"Kim and I basically do agree on a lot, but our approaches are different," Gail says. For starters, Gail doesn't think the apps are a good idea. "I couldn't believe that young people would really date like this," she says.
Clearly, the podcast is a learning experience for everyone involved.
