[Contains explicit content] In the effort to find a perfect partner, we end up falling for people who fall short. Some of these shortcomings are, of course, inevitable, but this episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage, features two storytellers who reach their breaking points. First up is comedian Michelle Buteau with her story "Fly Girl," told live for RISK! in San Francisco. Then, Sandi Marx shares the perks and drawbacks of being nice when a relationship isn't so great in her story "It's Not You It's Me" from Never Shut Up in Los Angeles.

In each episode of Hot Mic with Dan Savage relationship expert and columnist Dan Savage showcases and provides commentary on the best true stories about sex and relationships from live storytelling shows across the country.