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Our letter writer this week asks- can you date someone you’re not attracted to? She’s had a fling with her friend, but she’s not sure if they have chemistry. We bring on sex and couples therapist Adrienne Alden to discuss attachment theory, body positivity, and implicit bias.

There is so much pressure to figure out your career and “settle down” in your 20’s and 30’s. But how do you know what path to choose?  And how do you avoid investing in the wrong school or relationship? We can deeply empathize and share our strategies, both wise and petty, to make it through comparison and existential dread.  

This episode we answer questions rapid fire! From letting go of “rules” for hookups to how to send a rejection text to getting back in the dating game after COVID, we’ve got you covered. 

Our letter writer this week has gotten feedback that she should speak up more, even though that goes against her personal communication style. She’s a quieter, deep thinker and sometimes feels imposter syndrome. She’s also a woman of color working in predominantly white institutions. To help advise the letter writer, we bring on executive coach Ashira Jones. 

This week we read a letter from someone who’s been told that his career makes him unattainable. He’s a gay man about to turn 30, and he’s wondering if his career is getting in the way of meeting Mr. Right. To dive into the world of dating apps, we bring on a guest host, Mac Hulbert. 

What do you do when you’re managing someone who’s underperforming? It can be tempting to fix their problems yourself in order to avoid confrontation. We discuss how to delegate and give direct feedback to confront the situation head on. 

It’s easy to stereotype young people in the workplace as lazy and unprofessional. We dive into the challenges of being young at work and managing new grads. We discuss which issues can be chalked up to the individual, being inexperienced, generational differences, or organization dynamics.

In long-term relationships, it’s common to feel like your life revolves around someone else’s family, career, or education. The hosts discuss meeting your partner’s needs while standing up for your own.

The hosts bring on their first ever guest, Caleb Jones, to discuss the pros and cons of striving for status. From getting good grades to landing a prestigious job, the hosts discuss whether it’s worth it to live for external validation.