When Bette met her husband, he was leaning against a wall at a party. He had, as she put it, “smoldering looks and banked fires.” He was from Brooklyn; she was from the Bronx. She assumed his silent “bad boy” vibe meant “dangerous love and dramatic heartbreak.”
They got married, and she realized that she’d misread his quiet demeanor: “His eyes were simply b ... Show More
Nov 19
There's a Better Way for Couples to Talk About Money
<p>According to Ramit Sethi, a personal finance author and coach, a lot of couples get stuck bickering about everyday purchases. If you’re hung up on what’s in the cart at Target, or who’s buying too many iced teas on the way to work, Sethi says you’re missing the bigger picture, ... Show More
42m 47s
Nov 12
On Our Third Date, I Asked for a Joint Bank Account
<p>Janene Lin loathed the moment when the dinner bill would hit the table. When her date would pay, she felt like her love was for sale. Splitting the bill felt like no one had anything at stake. Most of the time, she would pay the bill herself, but that left her feeling uncared- ... Show More
45m 54s
Nov 5
The Love Poem Andrea Gibson Wrote for Their Widow...and for You
<p>Andrea Gibson was the poet laureate of Colorado and a giant of the spoken word poetry scene. This past July, Gibson died of ovarian cancer, leaving behind their devoted fans, friends, family and longtime partner, the poet Megan Falley.</p><p>For the last year of Gibson’s life, ... Show More
55m 32s
May 2024
Sunday Special: 'Modern Love'
<p>Over the last two decades, Esther Perel has become a world-famous couples therapist by persistently advocating frank conversations about infidelity, sex and intimacy. Today, Perel reads one of the most provocative Modern Love essays ever published: <i>“</i><a href="https://www ... Show More
28m 56s
Apr 2022
Brangelina : il était une fois le dernier des « power couples »
<p>Ils ont longtemps formé le couple le plus iconique d’Hollywood. Brad Pitt. Angelina Jolie. À eux seuls, ces deux noms évoquent les photocalls surchargés, les fans hurlant dans les lobbies d’hôtels, les brushings (trop) parfaits, et juste un monde fabuleux où tout devient possi ... Show More
39m 16s
Feb 2024
He Says He’s Committed, But Acts Like He’s Single
Deception, lies, and gaslighting. Are they the most hurtful part of an affair, or is it the sex and knowing that your partner may be madly in love with someone else? It’s different for every betrayed partner, but for my guest today whom we’ll call Lisa — she was tortured her husb ... Show More
37m 12s