In today's Christmas special, Alex and Jordyn spill the beans on Alex's current dating situation. They discuss soft launching (or hard launching) her new relationship, share insights on recognizing genuine attraction, talk about ideal time spent with a partner, and delve into why the holiday season can sometimes lead to breakups. Join them for a festive and candid conversation! Follow us on instagram at @meangirlpod, Alex @justalexbennett and Jordyn @jordynwoodruff. Visit our website for more! https://www.justmediahouse.com Thank you to our partners this week: COPILOT: Use our link https://mycopilot.com/MEANGIRL to get a 14-day FREE trial AND 20% off your first month of personalized fitness if you sign up before February 1st! LUME: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code MEANGIRL at https://LumeDeodorant.com #lumepod Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024 00:02:13 - Chicken Skins and Air Fryers 00:03:59 - Russian Manicure on TikTok 00:05:58 - Trying out a new nail trend 00:07:54 - Twitter Fingers and Travel Adventures 00:09:54 - Working out with Co-Pilot 00:11:45 - Surprise Dinner Date 00:13:34 - Appreciating Cultural Experiences 00:15:34 - Soft Launch and Hard Launch 00:17:36 - Sharing Real Life Moments on Social Media 00:19:29 - The Challenges of Dating and Relationships 00:21:29 - Lumi Deodorant Promotion 00:23:20 - Dating Tips and Advice 00:25:18 - Finding Someone Who Challenges You 00:27:13 - Being Your True Self with Others 00:29:12 - Finding Compatibility 00:31:11 - Dream Vacations 00:33:12 - Travel Compatibility 00:34:59 - Living in a calm male's brain 00:36:51 - Dealing with Mistakes and Moving On 00:38:45 - The Excitement of Going to the Rodeo 00:40:38 - Finding Purpose and Structure 00:42:32 - Living a Sustainable Life in New York 00:44:24 - Sleeping on the Plane 00:46:20 - Finding Compatibility in a Relationship 00:48:24 - The Importance of Compatibility in Dating 00:50:17 - The Importance of Communication in Dating Relationships 00:52:07 - December 11th: A Rough Day 00:54:17 - Reflecting on the Year 00:56:26 - Trusting the Next Step 00:58:26 - Permission to Shine Produced by: Creative Evolution Studios https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices