The idea that we lose ourselves in the presence of our partner is deeply ingrained in the modern perception of love, particularly in the United States,

as almost all of our communal institutions give way to a heightened sense of individualism.

We look more frequently to our partner to provide the emotional and physical resources that

a village or community used to provide?

Is it any wonder that tied up in relying on a partner for compassion,

reassurance, sexual excitement, financial partnership, etc,

that we end up looking to them for identity or even worse,

for self-worth.

Esther Perrell.

Mike Drop.

If you're happy with the same old ways of dating, if you enjoy sucking at communication,

and you have no desire to improve your romantic life,

then our podcast might not be for you.

But if you want some out-of-the-box ideas

to deepen your current relationships, broaden your sexual

horizons, develop a better understanding of yourself, or learn more about non-monogamy.

Then you've come to the right place. I'm Jace, I'm Emily, and I'm Dettaker. And this is the multi-amore

podcast.

Fongs I know I did.

Forcing me to fall. did. On this episode of the Multiannary Podcast, we're picking back up with part two of what makes a relationship inspiring.

So in last week's episode we started this conversation talking about some writings from Esther

Perel, about how to maintain a sex life in your relationship, and also some stuff from Simone de Beauvoir as well about

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