Chatting romance and race with the GALPAL Collective

TW: Episode mentions intimate relationship abuse, emotional abuse, racism, violence against women.

What is it like to date in Ireland? What were we taught to expect from relationships growing up? What does a healthy relationship look like?

In this episode of the Too Into You Podcast, we’re joined by ¾ of the GALPAL Collective, Aisha Bolaji, Ashley Chadamoyo Makombe, and Oyin Adeyemi, to answer these questions.

The GALPAL Collective is an arts and media collective dedicated to the celebration and creation of works by young queer folk, women, and BIPOC.

Throughout our conversation we discuss:

What dating and relationships are like for young women in Ireland

How gender roles and race play a part in relationships

Red flags for young Black women

You can connect with our guests and the GALPAL Collective below!

GALPAL Collective - @thegalpalcollective

Aisha - @whosaisha

Ashley -@ashleychadamoyo

Oyin - @miel.etlait

For information on relationships and abuse, you can visit toointoyou.ie. You can also take the Relationship Quiz at toointoyou.ie to see if yours is healthy or not.

If you're worried about your relationship, or even a friend's relationship, you can:

Call Women’s Aid 24Hr National Freephone Helpline on 1800 341 900

Chat for support at toointoyou.ie

Both are completely free and confidential.

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The Too Into You Podcast is hosted by Mary Hayes, Too Into You Project Coordinator, and Madeline Campbell, Too Into You Project Officer.