EP39: From One Night Stands and Open Relationships to Her Own Bed... My Mom Let Me Figure It Out

This week, Paul is in the hot seat. While Barb continues her journey back into the dating world, Paul takes a moment to reflect on his own chaotic gay dating history — from losing his virginity with deodorant as lube (yes, really), to an open relationship that blurred every boundary, and what he now lovingly calls his "slutty era." He opens up about how Barb never stepped in during his relationships, and how that shaped the way he now shows up in her dating life. Did she trust him? Was she scared to interfere? Or did she just know he'd figure it out? Oh — and he confesses that he hooked up in her bed. Not once. Twice. Later, Paul and Barb are joined by Gay Dating Coach Lamont White to unpack the layered world of gay dating and how it compares to straight dating. Turns out, both are chaotic — just in different packaging. Can you really call your parent your best friend if you're hiding this kind of stuff from them? Let's find out.