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Two Just Won’t Do

Lalin Anik

We’re drawn to people who are kind to others. But once that kind person becomes our partner, we want special treatment. Lalin Anik says we get a boost from feeling our “uniqueness” affirmed. She shares just how critical that special treatment is to a fulfilling relationship.

13 mins

CAUTION: Needy (And That’s Okay)

Julian Glover (Virginia Commonwealth University)

Can one person really satisfy all of our needs? Julian Glover says no. They share how non-monogamy can be a freedom practice.

15 mins

How to Feel

Sushma Subramanian (University of Mary Washington)

Studies show that the more we look at screens, the less we feel our body. Scary, right? In our virtual world, we are becoming increasingly out of touch. Two days after Sushma Subramanian got engaged, she moved to Virginia to teach, leaving her fiance behind. She tells us about the app that got them talking — and touching– across the distance.

16 mins

3 Rules for Dating

Kristina Feeser (UVA Wise)

Kristina Feeser shares her bittersweet realities of love.

8 mins

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