Staying Up with Cammie and Taryn 120: Chinese new year, how to feel loved, the loneliness epidemic
Feb 17, 2026
They celebrate Chinese New Year, unpacking traditions, zodiac signs, and luck customs. They react to reality TV flirting and debates about attraction shifts. They discuss research on loneliness and why giving love can make you feel more loved. They offer mindsets for deeper connection, boundaries, and when to walk away from one-sided relationships.
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Slow Down In Your Zodiac Year
- Slow down before you leap during your zodiac year to avoid impulsive costly changes.
- Counterbalance urgency by investing first (donations, retirement contributions) to 'trick' the year’s spending energy.
Love Is Blind: Foot Fetish And Bad Flirting
- Hosts joked about Love Is Blind's weird production choices like excessive foot shots and cringe lines.
- They warned single listeners not to compliment flirt partners as 'dangerous' because it reads as immature and off-putting.
Give Love First To Get Love Back
- Do love more first: give care and attention to feel loved in return.
- Perform acts of service and curiosity to cue others to reciprocate and deepen bonds.
