Love Island USA is on everyone’s mind right now, so let’s talk about it! The reality TV show hit is a social experiment that amplifies everything right and wrong with modern dating. In this episode of Transplants, we dive into the big moments of the season and how it translates to the dating landscape today. We also chat about dating as a black woman and the unique challenges black women face when looking for love.

We talk about:

✔️ Huda’s behavior and what not to do when pursuing connections

✔️ The biggest challenges of modern dating as seen in the villa

✔️ How to navigate dating authentically

🏙️ About Transplants

Transplants is an advice podcast and community for city transplants in their twenties. Join your host, Joyce, bi-weekly for advice on how to both survive and thrive during your move and the wild ride that is your twenties. You're not as alone as you think.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:54 - Love Island is a social experiment

03:55 - Ace, Chelley, and Austin love triangle

05:26 - Bring back yearning

07:59 - Navigating dating as a woman

14:14 - Huda, miscommunication, and being a girl’s girl

20:21 - Boundaries

21:52 - Amaya at the Stand on Business challenge

23:16 - Seeking understanding

25:22 - Dating as a black woman

37:34 - Closing thoughts

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DISCLAIMER: We do not condone hate. We do not know any of the Love Island USA cast members personally. This episode contains opinions that are being shared to spark civil conversation.

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