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Dec 2023
59m 39s

Non-Monogamous Love with Justin L. Clard...

ELLIE ANDERSON, PH.D. AND DAVID PEñA-GUZMáN, PH.D.
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Let a thousand flowers bloom! In episode 92 of Overthink, Ellie and David have a panoramic conversation on love beyond monogamy with philosophy professor, podcaster, and author of Why It's OK To Not be Monogamous, Justin L. Clardy. They envision relations of love and special attachment that aren't bound to the notion of sacrifice. They also turn to personal ... Show More
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