Ship Talk

Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

After a small hiatus, we're back like cooked crack!

This week, Karim and Iman talk about expectations, and how they can often be the demise of relationships. They chat about unrealistic expectations, Karim shares some his crazy stories, and we even dive into the "Lawrence" episode from the on-going season of Insecure. Spoiler....Iman is #TeamLawrence

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Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

This week, Karim and Iman talk trade thoughts about Chanel Ayan (a Somali model) being selected for Real Housewives of Dubai. Then they discuss the challenges that exist when women date men less successful than them.....and Karim's desire to wed a rich woman like Stedman Graham (aka Oprah's boo).

During the episode, we reference the following articles:

• "HOW TO HANDLE A PARTNER WHO IS ...

Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

This week, Karim and Iman talk about Cat-fishing. They discuss why people Catfish, then explore if the progression of social media filters is resulting in everyone being a Catfish. Also Iman shares a story about when she Catfished poor unsuspecting Muslim singles.

During the episode, we reference the following articles:

• "Dating Sites: How to Spot the Catfish"

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Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

This week, Karim and Iman talk about re-kindling old love. Does it work? Should you do it? And is there data to support you wanting to get back with an ex?

During the episode, we reference the following articles:

• "When Cupid Is a Prying Journalist"
• "When Old Romances are Rekindled"

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Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

This week, Karim and Iman talk validation, in all forms, in all ships. Now, we aren’t specialists. We aren’t experts. We are just talking from lived experience. So, what does validation mean? How does it differ between friendship and partnership? So, let’s deep dive.

During the episode, we reference the following articles:

• "Generation Validation: Why Everyone Just Wants To Be Liked"
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Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

This week, Karim and Iman talk all things first dates. We will be discussing the worst first dates, expectations, best/dream first dates.

During the episode, we reference the following articles:

• "Dating Statistics to Help You Find Your Special Someone"
• "16 ways men and women date differently, and first date tips for both"

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Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

This week, Karim and Iman explore monogamy, and how it's losing out to polyamory amongst millennials. How does polygamy show up in the Somali community? And how would you feel if your current partner tried to sway you with a list of the "benefits" of polygamy?

During the episode, we reference the following articles:

• "Polyamorous relationships may be the future of love"
• "Polygamy Dest...

Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

This week, Karim and Iman explore the dating and marriage advice from parents. Do parents give more concrete advice only after you're married? Karim also shares stories about the two times he let his parents set him up, with comedic outcomes.

During the episode, we reference the following article:

• "The Best Relationship Advice I Got From My Parents"

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This week, Karim and Iman explore being single; looking at both the benefits and how millennials are practicing what biological anthropologists call "slow love".

During the episode, we reference the following two articles:

• "Why Only the Happy Single Find True Love”
• "Should We All Take the Slow Road to Love?"

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Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

This week, Karim and Iman explore a topic that captivated everyone from film directors to psychologists: opposite-sex friendships. Iman and Karim speak about what's kept their friendship strong and explore the root causes of why some refuse to believe men and women can friends. 

• The Atlantic Article: The Widespread Suspicion of Opposite-Sex Friendships
• The Sheeko Sheeko Episode:...

Welcome to Ship Talk with Iman and Karim.

This podcast is a deep dive into all aspects of friendship and relationship. In this episode, Karim and Iman explore their friendship, including how one of Karim's dating mishaps led to Iman meeting her husband of 5 years. You will also get some insight into Karim and Iman's perspectives regarding dating in 2021, and the overwhelming focus on "securing the bag". 

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