Can dating yourself actually change your love life?

In Episode 1 of Shot by Qupid, we unpack self-love, solo dating, and how learning to enjoy your own company can transform the way you date and connect.

Ajay sits down with Chris to talk about navigating shame in queer spaces, travelling solo, and unlearning the idea that being alone means being lonely. Together, they explore how choosing yourself first can shift your confidence, mental health, and the relationships you attract.

The episode also dives into queer visibility, public displays of affection, and how simply being comfortable in your identity can become representation for others still finding their place.

Because sometimes the most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one with yourself.

💘 Follow Shot by Qupid and share the episode with someone learning to love themselves a little louder.

Welcome to Shot by Qupid — the LGBTQ+ dating podcast where love is messy, dates are wild, and Cupid’s got terrible aim. 🎯

Hosted by Ajay Pabial (he/him), creative, social entrepreneur, and seasoned survivor of situationships, this podcast dives headfirst into the most chaotic, outrageous, and unhinged queer dating stories out there.

Expect:

💘 Dating disasters

📲 Ghosting, red flags & emotional damage

🎭 Honest confessions

🎯 And more drama than your ex's group chat

Hit follow and get ready for the stories you’ll laugh at because you’ve lived them too.

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