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The High School Reunion: the Nerd Love Story of Pete and Ariana

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📆 High school crushes don't have to end with the academic year. Sometimes, relationships may benefit from a respawn much later. After gaining more XP, both players gain new ways to play together. What used to be two solo players may turn into a Co-Op game 💍

In this episode, Pete "Belmont" shares how he lost contact with his high school crush, only to meet again 10 years later at their high school reunion 🧑‍🏫 Though still platonic, that encounter later developed into a close friendship that naturally grew into a romantic relationship.

👻 For many couples, friendship is just the stepping stone towards a fulfilling relationship. Rather than fearing the Friend Zone, Pete shares how it was a natural transition for them. He finds that communicating your wants and needs is key. It's all about showing yourself to the world, including your interests and hobbies 🧩

🤓 Both Pete and Ariana were nerds, though with slightly different tastes. But because neither of them hid it, and they accepted each other, many of their interests now overlap. To the point that she now watches more anime than he! 🖥️

If you want a Player 2 who joins your nerd Quests (including a Hobbit banquet with a LotR marathon), this is the episode for you! 🍖

🎧 Press Start to go on an adventure... for two! ⛰️

🖤 WHERE TO MEET YOUR PLAYER 2 ORGANICALLY🎮

200+ places and a walkthrough to guide you on your Quest!

Download for FREE at https://www.datelikeanerd.com/where

Pete's Links:

  1. https://linktr.ee/be1mont
  2. https://www.instagram.com/be1mont_lotr/
  3. https://www.youtube.com/@be1mont_lotr
  4. https://bsky.app/profile/be1mont.bsky.social
  5. https://www.tiktok.com/@be1mont_lotr
  6. https://www.youtube.com/@voicesofarda

Timestamps for lazy nerds:

  • 00:00:00 Intro
  • 00:41:20 What Makes Pete a Nerd
  • 00:02:38 The High School Crush
  • 00:05:00 Escalating from Friends to Lovers
  • 00:06:12 Discovering a Fellow Nerd
  • 00:09:55 Friends to Lovers Transition
  • 00:11:03 The Friend Zone
  • 00:16:08 Being Confident in Your Nerd Self
  • 00:21:19 Closing

#datingtips #datingadvice #dating #nerdlife #nerd #gamer #socialskills #podcast #lotr #tolkien #hobbit #anime

Contact:
[email protected] or
@datelikeanerd on social media

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Content provided by Alex | Dating Anxiety Coach for Nerds. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Alex | Dating Anxiety Coach for Nerds or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

📆 High school crushes don't have to end with the academic year. Sometimes, relationships may benefit from a respawn much later. After gaining more XP, both players gain new ways to play together. What used to be two solo players may turn into a Co-Op game 💍

In this episode, Pete "Belmont" shares how he lost contact with his high school crush, only to meet again 10 years later at their high school reunion 🧑‍🏫 Though still platonic, that encounter later developed into a close friendship that naturally grew into a romantic relationship.

👻 For many couples, friendship is just the stepping stone towards a fulfilling relationship. Rather than fearing the Friend Zone, Pete shares how it was a natural transition for them. He finds that communicating your wants and needs is key. It's all about showing yourself to the world, including your interests and hobbies 🧩

🤓 Both Pete and Ariana were nerds, though with slightly different tastes. But because neither of them hid it, and they accepted each other, many of their interests now overlap. To the point that she now watches more anime than he! 🖥️

If you want a Player 2 who joins your nerd Quests (including a Hobbit banquet with a LotR marathon), this is the episode for you! 🍖

🎧 Press Start to go on an adventure... for two! ⛰️

🖤 WHERE TO MEET YOUR PLAYER 2 ORGANICALLY🎮

200+ places and a walkthrough to guide you on your Quest!

Download for FREE at https://www.datelikeanerd.com/where

Pete's Links:

  1. https://linktr.ee/be1mont
  2. https://www.instagram.com/be1mont_lotr/
  3. https://www.youtube.com/@be1mont_lotr
  4. https://bsky.app/profile/be1mont.bsky.social
  5. https://www.tiktok.com/@be1mont_lotr
  6. https://www.youtube.com/@voicesofarda

Timestamps for lazy nerds:

  • 00:00:00 Intro
  • 00:41:20 What Makes Pete a Nerd
  • 00:02:38 The High School Crush
  • 00:05:00 Escalating from Friends to Lovers
  • 00:06:12 Discovering a Fellow Nerd
  • 00:09:55 Friends to Lovers Transition
  • 00:11:03 The Friend Zone
  • 00:16:08 Being Confident in Your Nerd Self
  • 00:21:19 Closing

#datingtips #datingadvice #dating #nerdlife #nerd #gamer #socialskills #podcast #lotr #tolkien #hobbit #anime

Contact:
[email protected] or
@datelikeanerd on social media

  continue reading

20 episodes

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