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Mar 2022
1h 7m

S14E5: Have You Had a Microwave Relation...

Yue Xu and Julie Krafchick
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Why do relationships that start off so hot and heavy tend to cool down after a month or two? We're chatting with Emir about what we're coining a "microwave relationship" and how it's holding him back from finding the real deal. We discuss why these short but intense relationships can sting so hard, how to get closure in order to move forward, and what you ca ... Show More
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