Second Date Update: When Education Becomes a Dealbreaker

1. Intro & Setup

• Hosts introduce the situation: Eric and his recent date
• Initial impressions of Eric
• Comes across as kind, open, and honest
• Avoided taboo topics
• Felt a strong connection (“they really clicked”)
• Tease the central question: Why hasn’t Rebecca responded?

2. Recap of the Date

• Dinner at Stonewood Grill
• Mutual enjoyment and chemistry
• Talk of a second date that never happened
• Eric’s confusion and desire to reconnect

3. The Call to Rebecca

• Hosts explain the premise and ask permission to discuss the date
• Rebecca confirms the date but immediately sets a boundary
• Says Eric may be great “for some girl, but not me”

4. The Dealbreaker Revealed

• Topic of college comes up
• Rebecca explains:
• Eric attended college briefly and dropped out
• She views this as a lack of commitment
• Values finishing what you start
• Believes a degree represents work ethic and responsibility

5. Host Reaction & Debate

• Hosts challenge the idea that a degree defines success
• Discussion points:
• Plenty of successful careers don’t require college
• College isn’t for everyone
• Reveal: Eric is a web developer

6. Eric Joins the Call

• Eric explains his decision:
• College wasn’t the right fit
• Chose honesty with himself over forcing unhappiness
• Found a career he enjoys and excels at
• Emphasizes:
• Financial stability
• Job satisfaction
• Being hired for skill, not credentials

7. Escalation & Final Clash

• Rebecca doubles down:
• Frames dropping out as “giving up”
• Suggests lack of ambition or follow-through
• Minimizes his work (“your little websites”)
• Eric responds calmly:
• Success measured by work ethic and results
• Clients value his ability, not paperwork
• Looks for alignment and respect in relationships

8. Resolution

• Rebecca confirms it’s a dealbreaker
• Hosts accept the mismatch and wrap up the call
• Eric gets the final word

9. Post-Call Host Commentary

• Strong reactions from the hosts
• Key takeaways:
• Not anti-college, but anti-judgment
• Degrees shouldn’t define a person’s worth
• Trades and tech careers can be highly lucrative
• College is a choice, not a requirement for success

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