Dexa/Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships

Published May 21, 2024

139 - Love is (Not) All You Need

Multiamory's Dedeker Winston, Jase Lindgren, and Emily Matlack delve into the complexities of love, challenging romanticized media myths and emphasizing the necessity of boundaries, realistic expectations, and healthy sacrifices to cultivate fulfilling relationships.

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- Do you have more examples of people who thought certain similarities and compatibilities were important for dating, but they ended up not being so important?
  Asked by 25 people
- Do any experts discuss the discrepancy between the idealized notion of a partner and the reality of finding the right match through dating?
  Asked by 13 people
- What impact do relationships have on mental and physical health?
  Asked by 12 people
- Do you have a podcast about romantic relationships?
  Asked by 10 people
- What is codependency?
  Asked by 10 people
- How does codependency affect relationships?
  Asked by 6 people
- According to experts, what is actually important in a lasting relationship?
  Asked by 6 people
- Does anyone have content on the concept of having an ideal partner in dating, even if that ideal may not actually be the right partner for us? How important is it to go out and date people to discover who is truly right for us?
  Asked by 5 people
- Why are love and connection important?
  Asked by 4 people
- How should one be in a relationship?
  Asked by 2 people
- Can love turn into something dark?
  Asked by 2 people
- What are signs of codependency?
  Asked by 2 people
- What are the implications of having high expectations when starting a relationship?
  Asked by 1 person
- What are incompatibilities in relationships?
  Asked by 1 person
- Is the problem that we tie too much of our self-worth to something that when lost results in identity paralysis?
  Asked by 1 person

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