S3EP46: LOVE ON hinge with jeramey lutinski
CAMERON FELL IN LOVE, Y’ALL!!
New city, fresh start… and a dating app love story for the books. Who woulda thunk it?! Thank you, Hinge. This is the love story we’ve all been waiting for.
Hear about their first date, when Cameron realized Jeramey was the villain on a dating show, how she navigated that, and more juicy insight into their relationship.
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Love on Hinge: What Happens When You Date a Reality TV Villain (and Actually Like Him)
Dating in your 30s is weird enough without adding “oh, by the way, the internet hates me” into the mix.
Spoiler: Cameron’s boyfriend Jeramey was on Love Is Blind. And no, it’s not what you think.
We brought him on the pod to unpack what it’s actually like to meet someone on Hinge, go on a first date at a taco spot, find out halfway through that he’s been publicly crucified by Reddit, and still decide to go out again.
We covered all the things—parasite cleanses, relationship red flags, what happens when your boyfriend’s DMs are a thirst trap war zone, and how to handle it without losing your shit.
Let’s break it down.
When You Meet a Man Who’s Been Canceled (But You Still Like Him)
So here’s how it went down:
Cameron sent Jeramey a Hinge rose because apparently she thought that’s how the app works. (She’s since learned it’s not… but $3 is a small price to pay to jump the line when you’re bored on your couch in sweatpants.)
The first date? Tacos and light banter. Plus a tiny existential crisis when the taco lady yelled Jeramey’s name across the restaurant and people started whispering.
That’s when Cameron found out: He wasn’t just in TV, he was that guy from Love Is Blind.
Translation: Reality TV villain, front row seat to internet hate, probably one of those people with 30K followers who pretend they’re just vibing.
Except…he wasn’t.
At least not in real life.
And that’s kind of the point.
Real Talk: Are You Ready to Date Someone With a Public Reputation?
Dating someone from TV is not normal-core. But the reality is… people are more than their edit.
What we realized in this convo (and what no one tells you) is that being on a show like Love Is Blind is basically signing up for a character assassination you can’t control. You say one moody thing in a pod, suddenly you’re the worst man alive.
But also? Sometimes you were kind of a dick. And Jeramey owns that.
This is what made the conversation good - it wasn’t “poor me, I got a bad edit.” It was “I wasn’t the guy I wanted to be back then. But now I’m trying to be.”
Growth? We love to see it.
Let’s Talk About DMs: Why Transparency Wins
We’ll say it louder for the women in the back: It’s not about the DMs, it’s about how they’re handled.
Jeramey gets wild DMs. From women. From men. From people with a million followers who want to fly him places. And instead of hiding them, he literally hands Cameron his phone and is like, “Wanna watch this chaos unfold together?”
That’s what makes it work.
The internet’s gonna internet. People will shoot their shot whether you’re dating someone or not. The difference is whether you’re trying to hide it or laugh about it together while eating pad thai in sweatpants.
Trust is built in the small moments, not the grand gestures.
Hard Questions First: The New Dating Non-Negotiable
One of our biggest takeaways from this episode? Ask the awkward shit up front.
How much debt do you have?
What’s your parenting style?
Do you actually want to get married or do you just want the party?
Cameron and Jeramey hit all of that in the first few weeks. Not because they’re Type A psychos (okay, maybe a little), but because dating at this age is about cutting through the bullshit.
We’re not here for “let’s see where this goes.” We’re here for, “does this even make sense?”
Masculine + Feminine Energy Is a Vibe Check, Not a Gender Role
If you’ve ever tried to date while building a business, you know the vibe: You’re in boss mode all day, and by 8 p.m. you’re like, “Can someone please take care of me so I don’t have to make one more decision?”
That’s why the masculine/feminine convo hit so hard in this episode. We’re not talking about 1950s housewife shit. We’re talking about energetic dynamics.
Sometimes you need to lead. Sometimes you need to rest. The right relationship lets you do both.
The Jet Ski Metaphor (Yes, Really)
At one point, Cameron literally said:
“I trust you to drive the jet ski like a maniac, because I trust you not to kill us.”
That’s the dynamic.
In her past life? She wouldn’t have gotten on the back. Because the men she dated were emotionally reckless, bad with money, or allergic to accountability. Not alpha just irresponsible.
Now? She’s willing to be soft because she knows she won’t be led off a cliff.
The “Shut Down Mode” Debate: Let’s Get Honest About Conflict
Every couple has a thing… this one’s theirs.
Jeramey shuts down when he’s stressed. Not in a “slam the door and ghost you for four days” way (anymore), but in a “silent kettle waiting to cool off” kind of way.
Cameron, on the other hand, wants to fix it right now, rip the Band-Aid, get back to cuddling.
Neither is wrong. But learning each other’s conflict styles? Non-negotiable. If you don’t know how your person fights, you’re not ready to get married. Period.
Weddings Are Out, Clarity Is In
Quick side note: They don’t want a wedding.
Jeramey’s been engaged (once on TV, once in real life), so he’s over the big performative love thing. Cameron feels the same.
They’d rather spend the money on a three-week trip than subject their friends to another rubber chicken dinner. Honestly? Same.
The Takeaway: It’s Not About the App… It’s About Who You Are When You Use It
Meeting someone on Hinge isn’t wild. Meeting someone with Google Alerts set to their name is.
But the core of this convo wasn’t about dating apps or TV shows. It was about timing. Self-awareness. Therapy. Accountability.
You attract better people when you stop accepting crumbs.
And when you finally know yourself well enough to say, “This is what I need, take it or leave it.”
Sometimes the algorithm gets it right. Sometimes you send a $3 rose and accidentally meet your person.
Either way, here’s the truth no one tells you:
It’s not about how you meet, it’s about who you are when you do.
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