Love is about trust. But have you ever been tempted to breach that trust? To read someone's diary, check their text messages, or read their emails? Jessalyn Gilsig reads an essay by Joyce Maynard about facing that temptation.
Jul 29
Is Polyamory Right for You?
Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a polyamory expert. When she first heard about polyamorous relationships, back in the early ’90s, hardly anyone was talking about this stuff. But Sheff became fascinated, and for the past 30 years, she’s been studying the lives of kids who grew up in poly ... Show More
48m 16s
Jul 22
My Disability Makes My Sex Life Even Hotter
At the age of 15, the filmmaker and actor Kyla Harris had an accident that forever changed what her body could do, and what it couldn’t. From then on, she needed someone with her 24 hours a day to help her with things like going to the bathroom, cooking and showering. Family memb ... Show More
55m 47s
Jul 15
'The Interview': Robby Hoffman Will Always Feel Poor, No Matter How Rich She Gets
This week on "Modern Love," we're bringing you one of our favorite conversations from our friends at "The Interview." Speaking to host Lulu Garcia-Navarro, the comedian and actor Robby Hoffman says class and the way she grew up inform everything about the way she lives now. • Tho ... Show More
51m 30s
Jul 2025
Betrayal in the Self, Friendships and Relationships
On this week's episode, we are joined by a return guest, Layla K. Saleh to help navigate the topic of betrayal. The betrayals we commit against ourselves in the name of love, loyalty, or fear of abandonment. Reflecting on friendships and romantic relationships, she explores how w ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2025
How Do I Trust in Love When My Heart Has Been Broken?
Nora talks with Jess, a struggling caller who has found herself in a relationship with someone she desperately wants to trust. But after a string of unhealthy relationships, Jess can’t help but feel like she’s just waiting for the other shoe to drop. For full ad-free episodes, th ... Show More
52m 37s
Aug 2022
How to Deal With Trust Issues | E311
Is it hard for you to trust your partner, or feel secure with them? If you've ever caught yourself double checking them (and then wondering to yourself, "Do I have trust issues?") this podcast is for you. We're talking about what trust issues are (and what they are not), signs o ... Show More
1 h
Jan 2024
When Is An Affair Just A Distraction From Your Real Problems?
Think about the chaos that ensues from any love triangle. Is it two people vying for one person’s love, or (at times) is it a melodrama that distracts people from their legitimate life problems? How many times is an affair, whether we are a cheater or a betrayed partner, just a m ... Show More
27m 37s