Who Should Initiate, Plan, or Pay? Modern Dating Power Struggles Explained with The Cork Bros

In Season 2, Episode 2 of the Situationships Podcast, we sit down with the Cork Bros - Atlanta-based filmmakers, photographers, and creative storytellers entering a bold new era with original vertical dramas and documentaries. Dating today feels flipped. Traditional roles are blurring, expectations are colliding, and nobody seems sure who’s supposed to do what anymore. So we brought in the guys for a real, unfiltered perspective. We get into: - “Bare minimum” vs. “princess treatment” vs. “prince treatment” - Love languages and reciprocity - Why some men want to be pursued and some women feel pressure to lead - Effort, energy, and power dynamics — who initiates, plans, and pays today? The Cork Bros also share their journey from event filmmaking to betting on themselves as creators of emotionally driven vertical storytelling, including their upcoming project Mama’s House. Plus, we put everyone on the spot with our game “Who’s Supposed to Do That?” If you’ve ever wondered why modern dating feels confusing — or political instead of personal — this episode is for you. 🎧 Tap in for honest male perspective, creative insight, and real talk about love in 2026. Hosts: @cyllasenii @brandonbrathwaite526 @ohiris Guests: @thecorkbros #situationshipspod #moderndating #AtlantaCreators #verticaldrama #blacklove #millennialdating #genzdating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices