Merle & Aria go all-in about parasocial relationships, sharing their personal experiences while also tackling questions around how much responsibility needs to be taken by both sides of these relationships. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@borderlineinappropriate⁠ MERLE SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://twitch.tv/merle_oneal⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/merleeshay⁠ ARIA SOCIALS ..read more

Merle & Aria share their experiences being in toxic relationships and the lessons they learned from them, along with any tips that may help you out if you find yourself in a similarly toxic situation. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@borderlineinappropriate⁠ MERLE SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://twitch.tv/merle_oneal⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/merleeshay⁠ ARIA SOCIALS: ⁠http ..read more

Merle & Aria bring on the wonderful Joelle Park for a deep and important discussion about Asian fetishization. What's the difference between appreciation and appropriation? Admiration and fetishization? And is K-Pop indirectly fueling Asian fetishization? Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@borderlineinappropriate⁠ MERLE SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://twitch.tv/merle_onea ..read more

Merle & Aria are joined by their great friend, Matt Real, for a fascinating chat about "friend envy" - or that feeling many of us hate to recognize, of being envious/jealous of a friend. Why does this happen? Does it make you a bad friend? And how can you cope with these feelings! Find out on today's episode of "Borderline Inappropriate." Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@borderlineinappropriate⁠ MERLE SOCIALS: ⁠https://ins ..read more

Merle & Aria talk about their experience being in a long-term relationship where one partner is vegan and the other is non-vegan. Can different lifestyles work out in the long-term?. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@borderlineinappropriate⁠ MERLE SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://twitch.tv/merle_oneal⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/merleeshay⁠ ARIA SOCIALS: ⁠https://www.instagram ..read more

Merle & Aria dive into "heightism" in dating, speaking from their experience as a couple where the woman is taller than the man, while also pondering the question of whether "short king" is a term of endearment or actually a bit insulting. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@borderlineinappropriate⁠ MERLE SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://twitch.tv/merle_oneal⁠ ⁠https://twit ..read more

Merle & Aria explore body dysmorphia specifically pertaining to genitalia, the discourse around women's genitalia, and the negative ramifications that come about as a result of it, including labiaplasty for minors. Joining them in this important discussion is Sam Hil Atalanta, the talented illustrator behind "The Vulva Gallery," "The Body Diversity Gallery" and "You're Welcome Club." Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@border ..read more

Merle & Aria explore body dysmorphia specifically pertaining to genitalia, the discourse around women's genitalia, and the negative ramifications that come about as a result of it, including labiaplasty for minors. Joining them in this important discussion is Sam Hil Atalanta, the talented illustrator behind "The Vulva Gallery," "The Body Diversity Gallery" and "You're Welcome Club." Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@border ..read more

Merle & Aria try to figure out why smoking has become trendy again, and if the larger implications of smoking as an aesthetic choice has on both society and health! Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@borderlineinappropriate⁠ MERLE SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://twitch.tv/merle_oneal⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/merleeshay⁠ ARIA SOCIALS; ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ariainthavong ..read more

Merle & Aria get political with their first ever guest on the podcast, Fernando Padron! Can a liberal actually be friends with a Trump supporter? The question may seem simple enough, but the answer is far more complicated. Extended, Ad-Free Episodes & Bonus Content available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BorderlineInappropriate SHOW SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/borderlineinappropriatepod⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@borderlineinappropriate⁠ MERLE SOCIALS: ⁠https://instagram.com/merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://tiktok.com/@merleeshay⁠ ⁠https://twitch.tv/merle_oneal⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/merleesha ..read more