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Nov 25
Episode 452: What People Get Wrong About Open Relationships
<p>Consensual non-monogamy (CNM) is something everyone seems to have an opinion on, but many people’s views are decidedly negative. For example, people often say things like “open relationships never work,” and “how is that any different than cheating?” In today’s show, we’ ... Show More
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125. Qualities of a Healthy Friendship: Part 1
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249: All About Sex Therapy
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94: How Netflix Can Improve Your Relationship
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87: What Straight Couples Can Learn From Gay Relationships
In today's episode we cover relationship topics that include: The importance of recognizing the gender expectations we project onto our partners. How straight couples can learn from gay men's greater openness toward sexuality. The key to arguing in a productive manner. Working to ... Show More
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Oct 2021
126. Qualities of a Healthy Friendship: Part 2
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I'm finishing up my conversation with my best friend Ebony regarding all things friendship. We're continuing to answer your questions about these relationships, and we're giving our advice on some common friendship issues that c ... Show More
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253: How To Have Better Sex Now!
Sex is an important part of any healthy relationship. Listen to this episode for some great new tips on how to improve your sex life, especially during these challenging times. In this episode, we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How to improve your sex life if yo ... Show More
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263: Using Attachment Theory to Understand Ourselves and Our Partner
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More than 60% of American adults say they’ve had sex with a friend in the past year, a number that has increased considerably over the last two decades. Despite the fact that sex between friends is so common, it’s not something people often discuss. Can you go back to being just friends afterwards? And how do you approach sex with a friend withou ... Show More
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I'm joined by my best friend Ebony to talk about all things friendship. She's answering tons of your questions about these relationships, and we're really diving into what makes them special. </span></p> <p><span style="font-wei ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p><br /></p> <p>Did you know that having friends can make you less depressed? One survey found that the average American had ... Show More