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Feb 2024
45m 34s

Is Romance Dead?

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
About this episode
Sabrina Strings is back on Getting Curious with this stunning revelation: romance is dead! But was it ever really alive? Sabrina and Jonathan celebrate Valentine’s Day with a conversation about the origins and pitfalls of romance. How do you know if you’re in a situationship with a f*ckboy? How did Playboy promote anti-romantic ideals? And what could a world ... Show More
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