My Friend & My Ex Are Hooking Up!
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In this episode of 'You Up?', hosts Jordana Abraham and Jared Freed dive into the drama surrounding Amanda Batula and West Wilson's sudden public confirmation of a hookup, dissecting the emotional fallout and the problematic 'we're figuring out our feelings' statement. They explore the pain of being in a 'situationship'—a relationship that feels real to one person but not the other—and critique West's mixed signals, especially holding hands and flirting after the breakup. The hosts argue that the statement only deepened the confusion and alienated both fans of Amanda and those who've been betrayed by friends. They also discuss two listener emails: one about being overwhelmed by a man's overly detailed first text, and another from a Seattle woman navigating the 'Seattle freeze' who tried to convince a man to stay by sharing her potential move. The hosts conclude that while honesty about future plans is valid, trying to control the outcome of a new relationship too early is counterproductive. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of personal clarity and letting connections unfold naturally.
A 'situationship' can be more painful than a clear breakup because it leaves emotional ambiguity and self-doubt.
Using a 'we' statement when you're not actually a couple only deepens confusion and invalidates individual feelings.
Holding hands or showing affection after a breakup is emotionally manipulative and shows a lack of respect.
Being honest about your future plans (like moving) is valid, but trying to convince someone to stay based on that is controlling.
First dates should be about connection, not life planning—let relationships develop organically.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Podcast Intro & Studio Update
Jordana and Jared welcome listeners to the Friday Feels episode, discuss their remote setup, show off Jordana’s new gallery wall, and tease Jared’s upcoming book tour and new book, 'Walking Red Flag'.
The Amanda & West Hookup Drama
“It's like figuring out our feelings. Yeah, they're fucking. They're fucking. They're too hot people. That's it.”
Why the Situationship Hurts So Much
“You can't validate it to yourself. So it feels almost worse in that way.”
Jared’s Parents Meeting & Gift Advice
“You will blow them away with a gift for the niece. They'll be talking about it to everyone they know.”
Listener Email #1: The Overly Detailed Text
The hosts analyze a listener’s experience with a man who sent her a novel-length text about his day within minutes of getting her number. They debate whether she’s being picky or genuinely icked out.
“This is the equivalent of catching the fish and then measuring it on the will she be casual and hook up with me for a while without commitment?”
“It's like figuring out our feelings. Yeah, they're fucking. They're fucking. They're too hot people. That's it.”
“I think she needs to figure out her life and what she wants to do with it and where she wants to be.”
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jared freed
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jordana abraham
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amanda batula
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west wilson
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bread's bakery
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walking red flag
book
ciara
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seattle freeze
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citroën
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andy cohen
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