With marriage and a gender transition behind them, they dined at Canlis After Maura Hubbell transitioned, her wife Lisa Jaffe couldn't find her "inner lesbian." This is the story of their marriage and the queerness of connecting after getting divorced. Lisa Jaffe
Seattle Now: Love in the time of Covid Relationships are hard at the best of times - throw in a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and now the holidays and it can feel Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 12 mins
Coronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up? Should you go on a date with someone new ... or revisit an ex if you feel safer that way? How do you know if a potential partner is following pandemic safety rules? And is it safe to have sex? Isabella Gomez Sarmiento
8 Tips for navigating the perks & problems of love in lockdown Drs. John and Julie Gottman join KUOW to explore the challenges and adventures of coupledom during Coronavirus. Kristin Leong Play AudioListen 31 mins
Guys, We Have A Problem: How American Masculinity Creates Lonely Men Boys get the message at a young age: don't show your feelings. Don't rely on anyone. This week, we bring you a favorite 2018 episode about misguided notions of masculinity in the United States. We explore how these notions create stressed-out romantic relationships, physical health problems, and a growing epidemic of loneliness. Plus, we consider how we might begin to tell a different story about what it means to be a man. Rhaina Cohen Play AudioListen 49 mins
Stressed Out By Politics? Here's How To Keep Caring Without Losing Your Cool Surveys show today's political climate is affecting people's mood, relationships and health. How do you stay engaged with democracy without letting the stress ruin your day? Rhitu Chatterjee
Dear Prudence advises Seattleites: Use your words There’s something about advice columns: That little taste of socially-accepted voyeurism into other people’s problems. Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
Three hints your relationship is working, according to these researchers One difference between happy couples and miserable couples is how they repair disagreements or tough moments. John O'Brien
Single people in Seattle: It's not in your head. It really is this bad Single people in Seattle: It’s not in your head. It really is the worst. Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong
You 2.0: When Did Marriage Become So Hard? There are signs it's getting even harder. In this episode, we explore how long-term relationships have changed over time and whether we might be able to improve marriage by asking less of it. Shankar Vedantam Play AudioListen 52 mins