The slaughterhouse of modern dating isn't for the faint of heart.

The Meet Market: A Doctor’s Guide to Love, Stalkers, and Self-Discovery

Dating is complicated—but add a white coat and a medical license, and things can get weird. On a recent episode of The Meat Market, hosts Lindsay and Jess sit down with Saima, a physician whose dating experiences include everything from red flags to actual stalkers.

Let’s just say, HIPAA didn’t cover this one.

When a Swipe Turns to Stalking

Saima’s most chilling story? He matched with a man on a dating app and ended things after the conversations grew obsessive. Months later, the same man reappeared—not in Saima’s inbox, but in his oncology practice as a patient. He signed in claiming Simon was his doctor, even though Saima wasn’t assigned to him, and sent unsettling texts like:

"You're so much prettier and taller in person."

Saima eventually required a security escort to his car. Still, his medical partner prioritized “patient care” over Saima’s personal safety. That moment exposed a difficult reality: when your profession is built on service, it can blur the lines between care and personal boundaries.

Beyond the Trauma: Dating While Doctoring

Saima also shared what it’s like to date as a physician—spoiler: being called “Doctor” outside the clinic is not a flex for him. While some assume doctors date only within their field, Saima’s open to anyone, as long as they’ve “done the work”—emotionally and otherwise.

What is he really looking for?

• Emotional intelligence

• Self-awareness (therapy doesn’t hurt)

• A commitment to physical and mental health

Discipline, effort, and values go further than titles or superficial attraction.

Dating Advice from the 1930s (Yes, Really)

Lindsay and Jess also pull out some hilariously outdated dating tips from the 1930s. Favorites include:

• “Don’t talk about yourself too much.”

• “Don’t cry. Men don’t like tears.”

• “Don’t get drunk.” (That one aged better than most.)

Compared to today’s focus on emotional honesty, mutual respect, and showing up as yourself, these relics are both comical and a reminder of how far we’ve come.