This week, we're exploring the difference between loving someone and liking someone. We're specifically discussing how it is we can love someone but also not like being around them very much, and if one feeling is more important than the other. We'll also be talking about how knowing the distinction between liking and loving can help us show up in our relati ... Show More
Aug 25
593 - The Lost Science of Flirting
Today we're diving into the science of flirting! Nowadays, flirting feels harder than it used to be, and we're going to be bringing some of the research to light about why that is. Flirting isn't a lost art, it's actually an invisible one - we only pick up on someone flirting wit ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 2022
157 - Love, Hate, And Somewhere In The Middle— Why You Don't Need To LOVE Everything You Do
We talk a lot about loving everything you do— getting enjoyment out of the process is very important to be able to do it for a long time. But what we don't talk a lot about is the things we do that we don't necessarily LOVE LOVE, but we do them anyway. This week we talk about tho ... Show More
18m 6s
Mar 2022
"I Love Them, But I'm Not in Love With Them"
<p>This solo episode focuses on the phrase “I love them, but I’m not in love with them.” Have you heard it in your own life? Dr. Alexandra unpacks what can lie beneath the surface of this phrase and explores the feelings, ideas, and commitments that the world “love” captures for ... Show More
42m 36s
Feb 2024
329. Greatest Hits: Loving vs. Being Loved and Which Feels Better
You might already know this, but feeling loved doesn’t hinge on someone else loving you. Even if you grasp that external love can’t dictate your feelings, or recognize how societal conditioning shapes women’s views on love and dating, there may be hidden thoughts blocking you fro ... Show More
25m 56s
Feb 2024
Ways to Say I Love You Without Saying It
<div>In this week's episode, we're talking about the different ways to say and show your love for someone. I am constantly hearing people say, "if he wanted to he would" or "he doesn't love you if he doesn't do this." Although there might be some truth behind those statements, in ... Show More
24m 1s
<p>In this episode, I address questions like:</p>
<p><em><strong>“Did I fall out love with my partner?”</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>“What if I feel love toward my partner, but don’t feel IN LOVE with my partner?”</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>“What if we fall out of love ... Show More