Happy New Year to all! Our first episode of 2024 is diving into a discussion about shifting from non-monogamy to monogamy. We'll be talking about why someone might want to go back to monogamy, what the potential benefits or negative consequences of doing so are, and what you should be asking yourself if you're considering it for yourself. We'll also be discu ... Show More
Oct 7
550 - We Still Play Medieval Dating Games
Today we're joined by a special guest we've had on the show before, Professor Annalisa Castaldo, to explore 'The Art of Courtly Love,' a medieval manuscript written 900 years ago that resembles a strange combination of romance novel, pickup artist manual, and incel manifesto. Pro ... Show More
57m 13s
Sep 30
549 - What's Really Driving Your Love Life: The 8 Worldly Concerns
Today we're discussing the Eight Worldly Concerns, or four things we desperately chase and four we desperately avoid, that have driven human behavior for more than 2500 years. We'll go over the origin and history of these eight concerns, why they matter to relationships, and of c ... Show More
54m 55s
Sep 23
548 - Conversations to Have Before Moving in Together
Today we're dusting off an old episode about cohabiting with a partner. In it, we talk about why people move in together, questions to ask yourself about possibly moving in with a partner, and of course, conversations to have with your potential living partner. We also discuss so ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2023
Episode 162: Creative Monogamy
Many of us have a mold for what romantic relationships “should” look like, and then we try to make our own relationships fit that. But, no matter how hard we try, sometimes it just doesn’t fit. And that's because we're going about relationships all wrong. Instead of building rela ... Show More
34m 56s
Apr 2021
296: Understanding Your Love Archetype
Throughout our life, patterns emerge in how we relate to others. If we can understand these patterns, and ourselves, we can have better, more fulfilling relationships. Listen to today's show to learn about the different love archetypes, and how to apply this understanding to your ... Show More
43m 23s
Apr 2024
Episode 281: Tips For Navigating Non-Monogamy
Interest in non-monogamy is on the rise, with nationally representative US surveys now finding that approximately one-third of American adults say their ideal relationship would be sexually open. But if you want to give this a try, what do you need to know? In today’s show, we’ll ... Show More
32m 19s
Feb 2021
287: Singles Guide To Sex, Dating And Happiness
The single life can be just as rewarding as being in a relationship. However, sometimes it can feel like all you want to do is to be in a happy relationship! Listen to today's show to learn how to happily navigate life as a single person. In this episode with Dr. Megan Stubbs, we ... Show More
44m 18s