[00:01 - 00:08]Shane and Amanda are co-hosts on Smosh Mouth

[00:09 - 00:50]They discuss dating and their dating histories

[00:39 - 01:16]Chance shares his story about "dating" in second grade

[00:51 - 01:38]They discuss dating and their dating histories

[00:56 - 01:31]Shane shares his first experience with "dating" in second to fifth grade, where it was really just hanging out and holding hands

[01:38 - 02:14]He had a crush on a boy who played the tuba

[02:58 - 06:17]They were just friends and never kissed, but one time the boy took off his shirt and Chance's mom found out and made her go home

[03:04 - 04:37]He had a crush on a boy who played the tuba

[04:37 - 04:53]There was a girl at school who was known as "the one" and Shane had a crush on her in sixth grade

[04:54 - 06:24]They were just friends and never kissed, but one time the boy took off his shirt and Chance's mom found out and made her go home

[05:18 - 06:11]He had a crush on a boy who played the tuba

[05:40 - 06:31]Chance shares his story about "dating" in second grade

[06:31 - 08:23]There was a girl at school who was known as "the one" and Shane had a crush on her in sixth grade

[09:31 - 10:10]They never exchanged numbers because Shane was too anxious and in his head

[09:40 - 10:57]In seventh grade, a friend tells Shane that the girl thinks he's cute and they end up dating for a week and holding hands at lunch

[10:33 - 12:08]The speaker shares their first dating experience in middle school, where they asked out a girl who reminded them of a character from Harry Potter

[11:43 - 12:15]They recall a cringeworthy moment from their dating life in seventh grade involving a fishing joke

[11:50 - 12:57]The speaker shares their first dating experience in middle school, where they asked out a girl who reminded them of a character from Harry Potter

[12:32 - 12:44]They recall a cringeworthy moment from their dating life in seventh grade involving a fishing joke

[12:58 - 14:05]The speaker talks about the lack of resources and guidance for men on how to be in a relationship

[13:32 - 14:56]They mention feeling pressured to do the "impressive thing" rather than forming a genuine connection

[14:57 - 15:18]They recall a cringeworthy moment from their dating life in seventh grade involving a fishing joke

[15:18 - 15:37]The speaker discusses their experience in dating culture for straight men

[15:38 - 18:29]The speaker shares their first dating experience in middle school, where they asked out a girl who reminded them of a character from Harry Potter

[17:01 - 17:29]The speaker then shares their second dating experience in high school, where they asked a girl to be their girlfriend at a disco-themed party

[18:03 - 19:38]The speaker talks about feeling influenced by friends and societal expectations in dating

[18:29 - 20:59]The speaker identifies as being part of the "artsy" group and shares their experience of being the leader in the art scene

[19:52 - 20:34]They mention a high school dynamic of "sporty" and "artsy" groups

[20:02 - 21:47]They mention how some students were able to cross over and excel in both athletics and the arts

[21:25 - 23:01]The speaker recalls being attracted to the "grunge" or "dirt biker" type in high school

[22:13 - 22:19]They recall a cringeworthy moment from their dating life in seventh grade involving a fishing joke

[22:19 - 22:43]They mention the process of coming out to themselves and others in college.

[22:32 - 22:48]The speaker reflects on how societal pressures can sometimes cause individuals to take time to process their sexuality

[22:48 - 23:51]The speaker moves to Chicago, where there is more acceptance and a different "ecosystem"

[23:01 - 23:28]In Tennessee, there was societal shame surrounding homosexuality, but it was not openly discussed or vocalized

[23:52 - 24:07]The speaker is in the theater program and is one of the few straight men, which boosts their confidence and ego

[24:08 - 26:26]The speaker's first hookup with a man is with someone they had a crush on in college

[25:58 - 26:12]During this time, the speaker dates and has girlfriends in college

[26:26 - 27:24]The speaker's first hookup with a man is with someone they had a crush on in college

[27:24 - 28:34]The speaker reflects on how societal pressures can sometimes cause individuals to take time to process their sexuality

[27:42 - 28:07]The speaker's first hookup with a man is with someone they had a crush on in college

[28:34 - 30:31]The speaker's first kiss was at 13 during a game of Truth or Dare

[30:52 - 33:53]The speaker's first relationship was with a boy they dated for four years, starting at age 12

[33:33 - 34:56]The speaker's anxiety and need for success in their acting career led them to avoid getting into trouble

[34:42 - 35:04]The speaker discusses how being a child actor hindered their ability and how authority figures can be misguided in their advice.

[35:50 - 36:30]They mention being grateful for their teenage years and having a parent who allowed them to make mistakes and have freedom.

[36:30 - 37:07]They talk about how dating and relationships are changing and people are lonelier than ever.

[37:08 - 39:19]The speaker shares their perspective as a straight man on dating apps and how they can be damaging and create a negative mindset.

[38:40 - 40:16]They talk about how dating and relationships are changing and people are lonelier than ever.

[38:46 - 40:22]The speaker shares their perspective as a straight man on dating apps and how they can be damaging and create a negative mindset.

[40:23 - 43:28]The speaker talks about the power of having friends who are different from oneself, such as a lesbian being friends with a gay man, and how it can provide valuable perspective and balance in relationships.

[43:14 - 43:52]The speaker discusses the use of ultimatums in relationships and how they can be damaging.

[43:52 - 45:53]The speaker shares a personal story about meeting their husband at a karaoke bar.

[44:28 - 49:17]They discuss the idea of wanting to marry their best friend and how it can be confusing when they also have romantic feelings for that person.

[47:19 - 48:55]They also talk about how friendships with people of the opposite sex can be beneficial.

[49:18 - 50:34]The speaker talks about the struggle of finding someone who shares their definition and understanding of love and respect.

[50:34 - 51:35]They also mention the importance of listening to someone when they show you who they are in a relationship.

[51:21 - 53:13]The speaker asks if the group has ever had someone "get away" and shares their own experience with someone who went to the marines and is now living in Cape Town.

[51:36 - 51:48]The speaker talks about the struggle of finding someone who shares their definition and understanding of love and respect.

[52:46 - 55:16]The speaker talks about getting older and being more true to themselves.

[52:55 - 53:07]The speaker talks about how their 20s were performative and focused on impressing women on dates.

[53:13 - 54:05]They mention societal pressure to be attracted to certain types of women.

[53:51 - 55:46]The speaker shares a personal experience of realizing their own societal expectations in a relationship.

[54:40 - 55:08]They mention the advice to "kiss the person, do the thing, make the mistake" when it comes to dating.

[55:16 - 55:51]The speaker reflects on not being true to themselves and struggling with societal expectations.

[55:52 - 56:18]The video ends with a humorous discussion about Jeff Probst's catchphrase on Survivor.

[56:18 - 56:38]They mention the advice to "kiss the person, do the thing, make the mistake" when it comes to dating.

[56:38 - 57:41]The speaker talks about getting older and being more true to themselves.

[56:51 - 58:11]The speaker talks about the importance of genuine connections and friendships in dating.

[58:11 - 59:06]The speaker talks about getting older and being more true to themselves.

[58:19 - 1.00:03]The speaker shares a personal experience of realizing their own societal expectations in a relationship.

[1.00:13 - 1.00:18]They mention societal pressure to be attracted to certain types of women.

[1.00:41 - 1.01:49]The speaker discusses how people should silence societal expectations and rules about dating.

[1.00:56 - 1.01:40]The speaker quotes RuPaul, Jeff Probst, and Oprah throughout the conversation.

[1.02:04 - 1.03:18]The speaker discusses how people should silence societal expectations and rules about dating.

[1.02:40 - 1.03:13]They mention the difficulty for straight men in the dating world and the importance of seeking advice from different perspectives.

[1.02:56 - 1.03:03]The speaker advises straight men to seek advice from women when it comes to dating.

[1.03:19 - 1.03:39]The speaker talks about getting older and being more true to themselves.

[1.03:39 - 1.04:44]The video ends with a humorous discussion about Jeff Probst's catchphrase on Survivor.

[1.04:11 - 1.04:31]The speaker quotes RuPaul, Jeff Probst, and Oprah throughout the conversation.