About this episode

The episode explores the concept of having a type in relationships and its implications on finding love.

When Jordan was young, he saw actress Janeane Garofalo on television. Since then, he’s had a type: smart, creative, sardonic, sarcastic, brunette, glasses-wearing women. Not a bad thing … or is it limiting? What does it mean when we have a type? If our type doesn’t like us back, do we have to expand our parameters when looking for love? Take a journey with Meredith and Jordan through an exploration of types ... and the perfection of the woman who starred in “Reality Bites,” and “The Truth About Cats and Dogs,” and made a memorable guest appearance on “The Adventures of Pete & Pete.” Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing loveletters@boston.com. Tell us all about your type – or share your relationship questions. Remember, we’re an advice column, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Meredith

Guest: Jordan

Topics covered

• dating preferences
• relationship advice
• self-discovery
• types in love
• cultural influences

Keywords

• type
• relationships
• love
• dating
• preferences
• advice

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Reality Bites, The Truth About Cats and Dogs, The Adventures of Pete & Pete

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