Nivedh and Sara have had a tough few days, and for this week’s episode, Taylor had to set microphones up in front of a couple sad, frowning faces. But we ride on and record because what else would you expect from two people this emotional and this available?

After wiping their tears with their music degrees and remembering how good they look in cardigan sweaters, Sara and Nivedh define what they are “looking for” (this week at least). While Nivedh is experiencing side effects from focusing on himself, Sara defines her long-term, committed relationship with money, and it leads to the EA team discovering their shared, unironic love of a certain hip-hop artist.

We talk about partnership “dealbreakers” - those that have been used against us, and those we may one day have the opportunity to use against others. So ladies, if you’re allergic to cats, and gentleman, if you have a weird first name, find some other podcast hosts to bring home to your parents.

As always, we are emotionally available to you. So send us your comments, questions, and crises at emotionallyavailablepodcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram @nivedhsingh1023 and @sara.mellas. Go ahead and DM us while you’re at it – we love a slide.

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