Chances are, you also have a friend whose idea of roughing it is going withoutNetflix.
This is the premise of “Love off the Grid,” a new show premiering this weekend onDiscovery+.
In this exclusive interview, Jen and Charlie share what they learned from life together off the grid.
So what scared you most about the idea of living off the grid?
And was it as bad as you thought?
Jen:I think anticipation of something that’s unknown is always the worst.
That was hard for me, the idea of it.
I tend to be a thinker, so I was thinking of all the “what ifs.”
I don’t love creepy crawlies.
I’m not very comfortable in that.
That must’ve been a relief.
It was a surprise that she did it.
Jen, for you, what was the hardest thing to get used to at Charlie’s place?
Jen:The small space for sure.
And also, no wifi.
No real connection to the outside world.
That was a challenge.
Charlie:Oh yeah.
I mean, I had concerns, some things are very comfortable, some things are very uncomfortable.
Jen, what surprised you most about life at Charlie’s place?
Did you discover any things that you liked about being up there?
Jen:Yeah, I think the first thing that comes to my mind is how quiet it is.
I mean, there [are] no sounds other than nature.
Being able to experience nature on that level without other interruptions is pretty incredible.
That, I loved.
When you’re just sitting there and taking in all that’s around you, that’s pretty magnificent.
Charlie, you’ve been living off the grid for most of your adult life.
So what advice would you give someone who wanted to try it?
That would be my advice, and that would be my number one.
You got to commit to doing it and then be prepared to do it fully.
Jen, have your sons visited the cabin and what they did think of it if they did?
Jen:They have not yet, so yeah, that’s to be seen.
Charlie, are you looking forward to that?
Charlie:Oh yeah.
I can’t wait ‘til they come.
And what did you each learn about yourself?
We were kids practically.
That was something I learned about him.
Charlie, what about you?
What did you learn about yourself and about Jen from this?
When she makes a commitment, she’s going to go through with it.
So far, in this experience, she’s handled everything well.
She’s taught me that.
Jen:I went forward not totally on board.
I ultimately chose to do it.
That’s my best answer because I wasn’t all like gung ho at first at all.
Charlie, what about you?
I’ve always wanted people to see the area and know the area.
A lot of stuff you don’t have control, they control whatnot.
I know that’s a long-winded answer, but that’s the real one.
So this is a very brand-new experience for me.
Now that I’ve experienced it, I’m much more comfortable with it, and I felt like …
I could really be myself, which made me comfortable.
Is there any show in particular that you would think you’d like to be on?
Jen:I don’t know.
I wouldn’t even know what’s out there and available.
I guess “Love Off the Grid 2?”
Charlie:There you go.
“Love off the Grid” premieres on Discovery+ on Sunday, January 30.
