Wild 'Til 9 Finding Love in a Gay Bar Ft. Try Guys Zach & Maggie
Jun 1, 2021
Maggie Bustamante, a pediatric nurse and podcast host, and Zach Kornfeld, Try Guys personality and storyteller, join to share dating origin stories and hilarious first-date moments. They recount meeting in a gay bar bathroom, navigating dating apps and fame, pet parenting with their dog Bosef, and how they handle online hate and relationship boundaries.
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Ramen To Tea First Date That Clicked
- Zach and Maggie’s first date ran long and organically from ramen to darts to ice cream and tea, showing strong early chemistry.
- Maggie traveled across the 405 to the wrong Jinya, still showed up, and they ended up at a tea shop where Zach thought, “I'm going to marry this bitch.”
Small Quirky Gifts Became Relationship Moves
- Jeremy arrived to his first date with Lauren (a different story) holding a dog toy, signaling thoughtfulness; Zach later gifted Maggie a cat-shaped sandwich cutter and PB&J.
- Small, early gifts like stamped PB&Js and dog toys became memorable relationship moves.
Keeping A Relationship Private Softens Internet Pressure
- Coming into a relationship with someone who has an online persona adds unique pressures around timing and disclosure.
- Maggie kept their relationship private for years to avoid fan backlash and ease her own adaptation to sudden follower growth.