Episode 19: Dating and Mating

Disgust is a strong emotion, one designed by evolution to protect us from danger and diseases. But disgust also spills into other areas of our lives, influencing our morals, our intuitions about right and wrong, even our politics. We talk with psychologist David Pizarro about how ... Show More

Charismatic leaders can inspire devotion and give people a powerful sense of meaning. They can also make us vulnerable. This week, we explore how figures across history have gained followers by offering clarity in moments of uncertainty — and why that clarity can come at a cost. ... Show More

What does it do to a person to feel overlooked? This week, psychologist Gordon Flett examines how the absence of “mattering” can fuel loneliness, depression, and even violence. He outlines how feeling valued serves as a psychological buffer, and how simple gestures can rebuild a ... Show More

On this episode, as we approach another Valentine's Day, we're bringing you stories from couples who don't need to look at a calendar to remember that they're in love. 

Do you have certain expectations for Valentine’s Day? Does your partner? On this episode of Small Things Often, we offer tips on how to make the most of this “holiday of love” — without stress or hurt feelings. 

The world has romanticized the idea of love, and we have created this illusion in our heads that love is limited to romantic partnerships, whereas, in reality, love is much deeper and broader than that. In this episode we speak about love, just like friends sit down and chat, thi ... Show More

It's Valentine's Day this week! Whether you are in a relationship or single this Valentine's Day, we can all come together to celebrate the couples of the Wizarding World. In this episode Sam and Emily sip on their freshly brewed Amortentia while they discuss their top 7 couples ... Show More

No matter how much love you do or do not feel on February 14, Valentine’s Day is just a made up ‘holiday.’ Yet we’ve been socialized to believe that a woman’s worth is dependent on having a certain type of romantic relationship. This week on the podcast I’m going to break down so ... Show More

<p>In honor of Valentine's Day, we're releasing some funny, heartwarming, heartbreaking episodes about dating and romance. Either she gets married in 3 weeks or disappoints 160 Greek people. A woman opens up about having feelings for someone else and the fact that she has a baby ... Show More

<p>Why does this day of love and romance stir such panic and uncertainty in men? John and Allen are joined by two guys from the Wild at Heart team to swap stories of epic failures as well as hard-won insights when it comes to pursuing the hearts we love on Valentine's Day.</p><p> ... Show More

JoJo reveals her ideal Valentine’s day date, her celebrity Valentine’s crush, and what her plans are for this Valentine’s day! Plus, find out why her Valentine’s Day when she was in a relationship did NOT go well…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>This Valentine's Day, we're bringing you an episode made up of Tiny Love Stories — stories told in no more than 100 words.</p> <p><p>Subscribe today at <a href="http://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via y ... Show More