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Sep 2022
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This week, we're sharing an episode of another podcast called Curious State that looks into how friends-with-benefits relationships work. Have you ever had a so-called "friends with benefits" relationship? How did that go for you? Did you get what you expected from the relationship, or were you left wanting more?

Find more great episodes of Curious State on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening to Savvy Psychologist right now.


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