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Feb 2023
34m 24s

Whine About It: Open Marriages

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When a “hall pass” just isn’t enough… would you try an open marriage?? Jana sits down with sex therapist Dr. Tammy Nelson for an honest conversation about what an open marriage actually is, and how we define cheating in 2023.
 
Jana discovers why open marriages skyrocketed during the pandemic, and the answer will shock you.
 
And, Dr. Nelson reveals lessons we can learn from open marriages that can help strengthen traditional relationships.

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