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In this episode of Dating Beyond Borders, writer Jasmine Faulk shares her experiences growing up in Saudi Arabia, from strict expectations around modesty and gender roles to dating, sexuality, and women's rights. We discuss how moving to America changed her perspective, why she's alarmed by some Western feminist attitudes toward Islam, and what she believes the West misunderstands about women's freedom. A candid and emotional conversation about Saudi culture, relationships, identity, and the contradictions of modern feminism. Say hi to Jasmin: https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.faulk/ Read her book: https://sl1nk.com/keg9r9k Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this episode, I sit down with Bobby in Space to talk about how the places we live shape our social lives, our relationships, and our ability to connect with others.From cities built around cars instead of people, to sprawling suburbs where you have to plan every interaction, we explore how modern environments can make spontaneous connection increasingly difficult. We get into the importance of third spaces, what happens when neighbourhoods lack places to gather, and why simply being surrounded by people doesn't necessarily mean you feel connected to them. We also discuss the appeal of 15-minute cities, how urban design influences our everyday interactions, and a question many of us have considered: Can moving abroad actually solve your problems, or do you end up taking some of them with you? Say hi to Bobby: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyinspace/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

What happens when someone from Manchester, England, moves to St. Petersburg, Russia, and never leaves? In this episode, I sit down with British author and blogger Craig Ashton, who first arrived in Russia as a university student in 2002. We talk about the differences between British politeness and Russian directness, rewriting the male to female dynamics, why British humour doesn't translate in Russia and what it’s like to build a life in a country where you’ll always be a bit of an outsider. We also explore how language shapes the way we think and communicate, and why being more direct can sometimes make connecting with people easier. Say hi to Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craigenglishspb/ Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

What happens when an Australian moves to America and discovers that speaking the same language doesn’t mean sharing the same culture? I sat down with an Australian who has lived in the US for years to talk about everything from politeness, humour and friendship to status, dating, customer service and Tall Poppy Syndrome. Why can Australian directness come across as rude in America? Why are Americans more comfortable talking about success? Why do Australians sometimes insult the people they love? We also get into what surprised him most when he first arrived, what America has changed about him, and what now feels strange when he goes back to Australia. Say hi to Michael: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@FromDownUndertoDownSouth⁩  Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life. Join the newsletter for cultural insights sent your way: https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter Say hi on Instagram: / datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: / datingbeyondborders

What does it mean to be polite? How much privacy do we actually need? And why can something that feels completely normal in one culture seem completely bizarre in another? In this episode, I sit down with anthropologist Dr. Cami Morelli to compare three very different approaches to communication, boundaries, family, sharing, and relationships. We talk about why Brits say “sorry” and “thank you” so much, why Italian family and friends can be much more involved in your personal life, and what Dr. Cami discovered while doing fieldwork in Amazonia, where ideas about privacy, sharing, and even romantic relationships can be very different from what most of us are used to. Say hi to Dr. Cami: https://www.instagram.com/drcamimorelli/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life. Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

How much of what we think we’re “reading” in someone is actually shaped by our own culture? In this episode of Dating Beyond Borders, I’m joined by Dr. David Matsumoto, a leading expert on emotions, body language, microexpressions, and cross-cultural psychology. We talk about how culture shapes emotional expression, why we misread people when dating across cultures, what silence can communicate, and whether microexpressions really reveal what someone is feeling. If you’ve ever wondered why someone’s smile, eye contact, silence, or body language can mean completely different things across cultures, this conversation is for you. David's contact://www.humintell.com/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

Why do Europeans often think Americans are "fake"? And why does a simple compliment carry an entirely different weight in France compared to the US? In this episode of the Dating Beyond Borders podcast, I sit down with content creator Roya Fox to unpack what living abroad reveals about the American mindset. When you leave your home country, you start seeing your own culture from the outside. In this conversation, we dive into the hidden mechanics of American social norms: the baseline pressure of constant positivity, the contrast between high-context and low-context communication, the blunt honesty of European feedback and much more. Say hi to Roya: https://www.instagram.com/royaventurera/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life. Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletter Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

Why do Germans often say America has "no culture"? And why is negativity seen as a sign of intelligence in Germany? In this episode, I chat with Tobi Harms, a German expat who moved to the US for love, to explore the deep mentality differences between German and American culture. Moving beyond classic tropes like punctuality, bread, and hiking, we unpack the psychological reality of living abroad: the German superiority complex, American optimism vs. German skepticism, small talk, making friends, and how living in America completely shifted his view of his home country. Say hi to Tobi: https://www.instagram.com/tobiharms1/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Sign up the newsletter: https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

Watch the preview here: Watch the preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UjDPE2Dbjc China is facing a growing male loneliness crisis, with more than 30 million men who may never find a partner or marry. Filmmaker Violet Du Feng takes us inside the crisis: from male dating bootcamps in Chongqing to rising bride prices that put marriage out of reach for many working-class men. We explore how the One-Child Policy shaped this imbalance and what it means for a generation of Chinese men struggling to find love and connection. Say hi to Violet: https://www.instagram.com/violetdufeng/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: @datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel:  ⁨@DatingBeyondBorders⁩

In this clip, I speak with Amedeo, an Italian living in the US, about the biggest cultural differences between dating in Italy and dating in America. We discuss relationships, dating expectations, communication styles, and how Italian and American dating cultures compare. Say hi to Amedeo: https://www.instagram.com/amedeo_iasci/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

This week I speak with Steven, a Danish dating coach, host of the podcast "Looking for Love", and author of a book on modern dating. We dive into the complexities of dating in Denmark, from a lack of clear dating “rules” or scripts, to a more casual hookup culture, and the effects of extreme individualism and strong gender equality—positive in many ways, but sometimes challenging for people trying to build romantic connections in Denmark. Say hi to Steven: https://www.instagram.com/stevenhojlund/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

In this episode, I speak with Priyanka from "Love Is Blind Japan" about her experience on the show and what it reveals about dating and relationships in Japan. We explore the lack of public displays of affection, the emphasis on politeness and indirect communication, the contrast between kawaii and more openly “sexy” dating styles seen elsewhere, and how the structure and ending of the Japanese version differs from other international adaptations of the show. Say hi to Priyanka: https://www.instagram.com/priyankayoshikawa/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

I chat with Luardo, host of the Berlin & Elsewhere podcast. Luardo is a Mexican who moved to Berlin 14 years ago, and in this episode we dive into what it’s really like building a life abroad in Germany. We talk about trying too hard to assimilate and losing parts of your identity in the process, the biggest differences between German and Mexican mentality, what happens when a Mexican dates or has a relationship with a German, and how living abroad can completely change the way you think, relate to others, and see yourself. This is an honest conversation about identity, culture shock, relationships, expat life in Berlin, and the personal transformation that often comes with moving overseas. Say hi to Luardo: https://www.instagram.com/berlinelsewhere/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

I talk to Fadile Waked, a Brazilian model and actress who moved to Japan at the age of eight. We explore her experience growing up in Nagoya, including the strict rules and structure of the Japanese school system, and what it was like navigating life as a child between two cultures. Say hi to Fadile: https://www.instagram.com/fadilewaked/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

I chat with Tamara Peklić, a Croatian cross-cultural coach, about the biggest mindset differences she’s noticed between Americans and Croatians. We explore how education is approached in both countries, how personal space is understood at home, and why conversations in the U.S. can sometimes feel exhausting. We also look at what Americans tend to do better than Croatians—especially when it comes to customer service (which, let’s be honest, is almost non-existent in Croatia).Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders