Relationships

S04E07: The Importance of Communication

Communication Episode Summary: For years, Sarah and Adam have discussed the importance of communication without explaining how to communicate! It’s about time – this episode they provide a set of tools to effectively and empathetically communicate in any type of interpersonal relationship. Also this week, Sarah celebrates a dating anniversary and Adam’s life falls apart….

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S04E03: A COVID-19 Valentine’s Day

Pandemic VD Episode Summary: Valentine’s Day puts enough of a burden on couples even before a pandemic hit – what do you do during COVID-19? Sarah and Adam talk about the reality of Valentine’s Day, ways to make the most of a commercial holiday, and how to handle the holiday if you’re single. Also in…

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S03E28: How To Give Great Gifts

Gift Giving Episode Summary: Finding the right gift for a friend, partner, lover, or f*ck buddy can be difficult – it takes good listening, open communication, observation skills, and some good old-fashioned luck! Your hosts will give you some great tips for finding that perfect gift for someone who matters to you. Also in this…

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S03E25: What is the Role of Social Media in Relationships?

Social Media and Relationships Episode Summary: From being Facebook official to simply being Facebook friends, social media has added a modern complication to relationships. When should you add your significant other on FB? Does your boyfriend follow your finsta? Does your f*ckbuddy favorite your tweets? We’ll break down the healthiest way to incorporate social media…

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S03E24: Is The Girl Code (or Guy Code) Real?

Calling Dibs Episode Summary: Is there such a thing as the girl code (or guy code) when it comes to adult relationships? Do you owe it to a friend to ask before dating or pursuing a mutual friend or ex? When, if at all, is it okay to call “dibs”? Your hosts dive into this…

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DKS S03E17: Is it Lust or Love?

Lust vs. Love Episode Summary: In that moment right after you have a mind-melting orgasm, you might want to tell the passionate provider of your pleasure that you love them. But is that love or is it lust? In this episode, your hosts will try to help you figure out if you’re thinking with your…

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S03E15: BDSM, Crushes, and the Dating Kinda Sucks Mailbag

Mailbag Episode Summary: This week on Dating Kinda Sucks, Sarah talks about BDSM and why she has restraints under her mattress, Adam talks about his crush, and your hosts dive into the Dating Kinda Sucks mailbag to answer questions from listeners dating all the way back to 2018! Covering topics from how to avoid gaslighting…

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S03E14: Breaking Up During Quarantine

Breaking Up In Quarantine Episode Summary: Breaking up is hard enough to do when life is moving normally, but how do you do it if you’re isolating at home? Relationships are at a huge risk during the COVID-19 outbreak as every crack and flaw is exacerbated and on display, so how do you get out?…

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S03E07: Do We Have A Right To Closure?

Closure Episode Summary: We’ve all had situations, whether romantic or otherwise, that ended and left us hanging. Do we have the right to find out why, or to face the person? When is it healthy to try to wrap everything up with a tidy bow and when does it become an obsession? What exactly does…

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S03E06: Romantic Terrorism – Have You Been Love Bombed?

Love Bombing Season Episode Summary: If narcissists and abusers had a rule book, rule number one would be “Love bomb.” The act of love bombing flatters, entices, and manipulates, and most of us have fallen victim to it at least once in our lives. But how do you recognize it and how do you avoid…

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