534 - When We're Asked to Change (and When It's Okay to Refuse)
This week, we're diving into what happens when a partner asks you to change, whether it's a small behavioral change or a big fundamental or values change. Regardless of what kind, change can be diffic...
17 Kesä 20251h 3min
533 - How to be Dateable with Julie Krafchick & Yue Xu
Today we're joined by Julie Krafchick and Yue Xu from the podcast Dateable to talk about--you guessed it--how to be dateable. We're going to be talking about traditional dating advice, dating archetyp...
10 Kesä 20251h 6min
532 - Is Attachment Theory Just Bullsh*t?
We're returning to attachment theory this week as we go over some of the criticisms it has faced since rising in popularity. For some, attachment theory has been a powerful tool of self-discovery, but...
3 Kesä 202557min
531 - What's Wrong with Enjoying Consensual Sex with Multiple People? Listener Q&A
We're back with another Q&A episode this week! Today we'll be discussing some listener questions about using the word "love" in a relationship, polyamorous identity, and talking about non-monogamy wit...
27 Touko 202553min
530 - Why You Keep Having the Same Fight – 3 Toxic Patterns that Keep Us Stuck
Today we're bringing back a popular episode on relationship conflict. We're talking about three different patterns that show up in conflicts, how to recognize which one is showing up for yourself, and...
20 Touko 202553min
529 - Yes, You Can Think Your Way Out of Your Feelings (Sometimes)
Today we're discussing cognitive reappraisal, or the notion of thinking your way out of a negative emotional response to a given situation. We'll be going over research available on cognitive reapprai...
13 Touko 20251h
528 - The Art of Stepping Back: De-escalation
This week we're getting into the nitty gritty details of ending relationships, whether it's by breaking up or de-escalating. We'll be discussing all the different ways relationships constantly change,...
6 Touko 20251h 2min
527 - Why Your Search for Closure Isn't Working
Today we're talking about a universal human experience: wanting to feel better after a relationship ends. However, a lot of us end up seeking the wrong type of closure, and we can stay stuck in pain f...
29 Huhti 202557min
