S1E3: Cloudy with a Chance of Breakup

Last fall, Chanté Joseph wrote an essay with the headline: “Is it embarrassing to have a boyfriend now?” The piece – about the politics of showing off heterosexual relationships – went viral; people debated it all over TikTok and beyond. (Even New York City’s mayor weighed in.)Mo ...  Show more

Meredith has long been interested in the Kinsey Institute, a place were researchers focus their work on sex and relationships.In this episode, Meredith interviews Kinsey Executive Director Justin Garcia about his new book, “The Intimate Animal: The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and W ...  Show more

Getting broken up with has a way of making us all feel like we're going a little insane. If you haven't been there, chances are you will one day....so what makes grieving a relationship different than other types of Grief? Abby examines it through the lens of her own experience o ...  Show more

After a breakup, a lot of us know we should go “no contact,” but then all sorts of sneaky questions start to pop into our heads and everything becomes a “What if . . .” What if . . . It’s their birthday? They’re going through a hard time? I run into them? They reach ...

Going through painful and unexpected breakups is the worst part of dating. It can cause emotional trauma, damaged self-esteem, and lots of wasted time. But by eliminating the wrong traits, and adopting the right ones, you can become the type of guy who never gets broken up wit ...

A listener asks: is dating someone fresh out of a six-year relationship a red flag… or just real life? Kat and Latisha dive into emotional timelines, what really counts as a “rebound,” and why breakups aren’t always what they seem. Plus, Lastisha opens up about her own dating his ...  Show more