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Jan 2025
1h 7m

Navigating Situationships: How to Get Wh...

RICK HANSON, PH.D., FORREST HANSON
About this episode
Forrest and Dr. Rick explore "situationships" – those poorly defined, boundary-free relationships that exist in a gray area between friendship and committed dating. They unpack why these arrangements have become so common, examine the emotional trade-offs that keep people stuck, and share how to reclaim a sense of agency and build more authentic connections. ... Show More
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