Chapter

Searching for Love Abroad
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19:20 - 26:20 (07:00)

A man from West Africa searched for love in a different continent due to his financial status. While he did not find a long-distance relationship, he remained open to new friendships.

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The podcast explores the concept of finding love without money in Senegal, asking locals and comparing it to the perspective in America.
19:20 - 21:13 (01:53)
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Senegal
Summary

The podcast explores the concept of finding love without money in Senegal, asking locals and comparing it to the perspective in America.

Chapter
Searching for Love Abroad
Episode
794: So Close and Yet So Far
Podcast
This American Life
Mark messaged over 150 random people on Facebook in search of love, but most women weren't interested in a long-distance relationship with someone in West Africa.
21:13 - 23:26 (02:13)
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Love
Summary

Mark messaged over 150 random people on Facebook in search of love, but most women weren't interested in a long-distance relationship with someone in West Africa. He eventually found Lottie Rebecca Beasley.

Chapter
Searching for Love Abroad
Episode
794: So Close and Yet So Far
Podcast
This American Life
Mark and Lottie Rebecca Beasley's love story started on Facebook despite being separated by thousands of miles and a nine hour time difference, but the year gap between Mark and Lottie was also an obstacle they had to face.
23:26 - 24:23 (00:57)
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Love Story
Summary

Mark and Lottie Rebecca Beasley's love story started on Facebook despite being separated by thousands of miles and a nine hour time difference, but the year gap between Mark and Lottie was also an obstacle they had to face.

Chapter
Searching for Love Abroad
Episode
794: So Close and Yet So Far
Podcast
This American Life
Mark was searching for a relationship that could change his life, but was open to meeting a new friend.
24:23 - 26:20 (01:57)
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Relationships
Summary

Mark was searching for a relationship that could change his life, but was open to meeting a new friend. Most successful gym guys ended up with a spouse of similar age and Mark talked about the loss of his parents.

Chapter
Searching for Love Abroad
Episode
794: So Close and Yet So Far
Podcast
This American Life