He Matched With Me… And My Brother! A Dating App Nightmare

In this episode of U Up?, hosts Jordana Abraham and Jared Freed dive into a series of emotionally charged dating dilemmas, starting with a listener's story about a brother-in-law who still sleeps in a twin bed at age 38. The hosts debate whether this is an 'icky' red flag or a reasonable choice given his transient lifestyle as a veteran and medical resident. They critique the mother-in-law's dismissive attitude, arguing that while the bed is an ick, it's more about the lack of explanation and emotional maturity than the bed itself. The conversation then shifts to a woman cohabiting with her ex for nearly a year, questioning whether she should start dating again while still sharing a home. The hosts explore gendered differences in perception, with Jared noting that men might not see this as a deal breaker, but he personally finds it a red flag due to the lack of closure and emotional readiness. The episode concludes with a humorous yet insightful debate on whether matching with your sibling on a dating app is a red flag or deal breaker, ultimately leaning toward it being a major red flag due to the potential for awkwardness and emotional entanglement. The hosts also tackle a lisp-related dilemma, where a speech pathologist claims she can't see herself with someone who has a fixable lisp, prompting the hosts to question her authenticity and suggest she's using the lisp as a cover for lack of attraction.