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In this episode of Dating with Borders, Joe and Teresa dive into one of the most delicate topics in modern dating: politics. With Joe living and working in the USA and Teresa calling Canada home, their cross-border love story already has its challenges—but throw in political tensions and tariffs between the two countries, and things get even more interesting.

Teresa shares her recent experience crossing the border to visit Joe, including how current political climates and policies can subtly (or not-so-subtly) impact international relationships. The couple also unpacks whether political views should be included in dating profiles, and whether two people with opposing beliefs can really make it work—or if it’s better to walk away.

Joe and Teresa tackle this sensitive subject with their usual honesty, humor, and heart. Tune in for a thoughtful, real-world look at how politics can affect love across borders—and why connection just might be the most powerful common ground of all.

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In this episode of Dating with Borders, Teresa and Joe dive right into a thought-provoking discussion inspired by the infamous Sex and the City quote: “Men are like cabs.” Teresa doesn’t hold back, outright asking Joe if he’s ever truly been ready for marriage—his answer might surprise you! As the conversation unfolds, Teresa reflects on her own experience with marriage and what it meant to her in the past. She then puts Joe on the spot, asking if he would consider getting married at this stage in his life. In a surprising turn, Joe reveals that he has actually been engaged before, leading to a deeper discussion about the importance of intentional dating.

Teresa also shares a personal story about the unexpected thoughts she had after their very first date, a revelation that even shocked her. And just when you think the conversation couldn’t get more interesting, Joe delivers a powerful and thoughtful statement about embracing who you are in relationships. This episode is packed with honesty, self-reflection, and some juicy relationship talk—don’t miss it!

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In this episode of Dating With Borders, Teresa and Joe dive into the hot topic of "girl code" and how to handle situations where your partner gets hit on right in front of you. Teresa opens up about how, since the beginning of their relationship, there have been several instances where she’s felt that the unspoken rules of girl code have been broken. One memorable experience occurred during a date night at an axe-throwing venue, which she recounts in detail.

Joe shares his perspective, admitting that he sometimes struggles to recognize when someone is hitting on him. This difference in awareness sparked what the couple refers to as their first slight disagreement. They discuss how they navigated that moment and how they’ve learned to approach similar situations in a healthy way.

Teresa and Joe also flip the script, with Joe presenting a hypothetical scenario where the roles are reversed. This leads to a thoughtful conversation on how couples can maintain trust and avoid letting these moments negatively impact their relationship.

The episode wraps up with practical tips for managing jealousy or discomfort in these scenarios. Joe emphasizes the importance of having a "team mentality" and remembering what they call the "circle of two"—the idea that your partnership should always come first.

Join Teresa and Joe for this honest and insightful discussion, filled with relatable moments and helpful advice for navigating tricky relationship dynamics.