42: Plenty of Fish pt.3: AITA

Grant & Maia
Feb 28, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Apr 16

Stories from the Reddit AITA page. For Valentine's day we cover terrible dates. Being too honest with your friend about their dating expectations. Reacting to sudden hostility while grabbing drinks. And telling your friend they’re wrong, even when pressured not to. Four Reddit stories about dating, and terrible dating experiences.

Buckle up for the grand finale of “Plenty of Fish,” where Maia and Grant juggle skittish dogs, star‑struck cousins, and the most unhinged dating stories Reddit can offer. Broadcasting from a friend’s couch (wine in hand), they swap Valentine’s wisdom, sign a dubious half‑marathon pact, and update us on Grant’s ongoing “candy‑thief” whodunit. Then it’s straight into four AITA bombshells: a friend who weaponizes dating statistics, a boyfriend who melts down over birth‑control, a first‑date tantrum about condoms, and a “poly” guy who forgets to mention he’s, well, poly until the STDs show up. Along the way you’ll hear cookie‑price economics, bro‑code takedowns, and a tease of Maia’s next theme (will it be Explosive Competition, Epic Rivalries, or Way Over the Top?). It’s equal parts comedy, cringe, and hard‑won advice, perfect for anyone navigating modern love with a side of chaos.

Chapters/Key takeaways to listen for

[00:00:00] Doggy Icebreakers: Canine “energy readers” and Grant’s surprisingly pup‑friendly vibe
[00:03:58] Level‑Up Production: The duo nerds out over new lighting, half‑marathon training calendars, and Grant’s pre-recording commitment
[00:09:55] Accidental Bus Monologue: A dramatic “Shark Tale” shrimp speech performance
[00:11:44] Valentine’s & Friendship Wisdom: Different types of relationships, the importance of self-knowledge and communication, and the dynamics of high school relationships
[00:17:42] Candy‑Letter Caper Update: The latest twist in the debate‑team candy mystery: security‑camera blind spots and conspiracy theories abound
[00:24:39] Red‑Flag Wishlist: Unrealistic dating preferences, including a woman seeking a partner making $200,000 with very specific requirements
[00:40:04] Birth‑control blow‑up: A breakup over contraception and “bro‑code” loyalty
[01:01:00] Walk‑Out Wonder: A woman bails mid‑date after a hostile salary accusation and the power of leaving and splitting weeknight checks
[01:15:53] Poly Pitfalls & STIs: AITA post on non‑monogamy, undisclosed partners, and STI fallout
[01:28:30] Wrap‑up & future themes tease: Girl‑Scout‑cookie shout‑outs, Patreon plugs, and three possible titles for Maia’s next episode

Quotes:

"You need someone who isn't gonna make you run away in three months. You need someone who, when they lose interest in you, if they do, will just communicate that in a healthy way." - Grant Thomas
"Your job does not need to be your passion project. It can be something that you do that you get like, a base amount of dopamine out of, or literally, money." - Maia Warner

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