We're Just Trying to Help

People often equate being in love with feeling understood. A good partner is someone who sees you for who you are and loves every part of you. In this episode of We're Just Trying to Help, senior English major Tatiana comes on to talk about how good it feels to finally have a partner who recognizes all of her identities and how they each affect her, in order to have a truly accepting and supportive relationship. She tells us how relationships can struggle when someone feels unseen by their partner, and how necessary it is to "do the work" for things to last.  Album art is from freedesignfile.  Theme music is by A. A. Aalto. 

In this modern dating world, if you haven't used dating apps like Tinder, you've at least heard of them. They've steadily become apart of the dating arena for everyone, adding a whole new question of how to "swipe" appropriately. For this third episode of the podcast, Mikki Antonio joins us to talk about her recent Tinder experiences. Mikki is a senior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in English and Art Studio. Listen as she shares what she's learned over time about interacting on the app, as well as about herself.  Album art is from freedesignfile.  Theme music is by A. A. Aalto. 

This second episode of We're Just Trying to Help is a shout out to all the dudes up in the dating arena giving off wrong vibes. On the podcast to talk about searching for clarity in a world of confusing signals is my friend Andrew Crossan. Andrew is a senior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in English, and he talks to us about the struggles of figuring out the intentions of the men around him, some who seem to not even know for themselves. Per usual, dating's a mess, but it doesn't have to be, and Andrew shows us how working to make your needs known to others is a step in the right direction.  Album art is from freedesignfile.  Theme music is by A. A. Aalto. 

Welcome, friends, to We're Just Trying to Help! It's an open dialog podcast, hoping to encourage discussion around dating on the college campus. I'm so excited to finally bring to you our very first episode, featuring the absolute gem, Miley Ulmer. Miley recently graduated from the University of South Carolina in fall of 2018 with a degree in Public Health. As someone experienced on the subject, she talks to us about the practice of "ghosting," and the journey she's gone through to find the healthy love life she has today. Press play to hear all she's learned and the advice she has for other students navigating the dating world.  Album art is from freedesignfile.  Theme music is by A. A. Aalto. 

We're Just Trying to Help is on a mission: make dating a more open, vulnerable, honest, and enjoyable experience for everybody. Follow us on this journey, as each episode a University of South Carolina student comes on to talk about their experience dating on the college campus. Join the discussion by emailing justtryingtohelpusc@gmail.com. Press play to hear the full story, and, most importantly, enjoy.  Album art is from freedesignfile.  Theme music is by VYEN.