Cry About It

We're diving into the latest season of Love Island USA (Season 6), exploring how reality TV dating shows have impacted dating for better and worse.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We answer your questions and voicemails about our favorite books, finding our own style despite insecurities and the role social media plays in our relationships.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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Today we chat about the 10 types of intimacy, what makes conflict healthy, and disentangling sex and physical intimacy in romantic relationships.

Mentioned Articles

• "Intimacy: The Art of Relationships" (Psychology Today)
• "Types of Intimacy" (Choosing Therapy)
• "What's the Difference Between Intimacy and Romance?" (Balance Wellness Collective)

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrix.

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We're talking about creating a community outside of work and school, overcoming the fear of "putting yourself out there," and balancing hobbies and full-time work.

Resources

Instagram

• @coloredgirlslab
• @shemvevents
• @we_bewalkin

TikTok

• @heynewfriendsllc 
• @peacenthewild
• @_asipoftee_ 
• @onoseij

Website

• District Running Collective
• Black Girls in Art Spaces

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We chat about dealing with heartbreak, knowing when it's the right time to let go, and our different ways of healing.

“Release” by Grace Potter

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We're talking about the meaning/historical roots behind decentering men, interrogating our own internalized misogyny, and why decentering men isn’t just for straight women.

References:

• Full TikTok video by @simimoonlight
• Compulsory Heterosexuality and Lesbian Existence (1980) by Adrienne Rich
• “Decenter Men. They’re ruining your friendships.” by Leilani Fu’Qua
• Reddit: What Does Decentering Men Look Like For You?
• Reddit: What Does Decentering Men Look Like In Your Life?

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We talk about our friendship cheat codes, dealing with friendship disappointments, and deepening the intimacy among friends.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We talk about our side hustle endeavors, separating creative pursuits and capitalism, and dealing with uncertainty in creative careers.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We talk about our relationships with our parents, how we’re giving them grace, and what acceptance and parental support looks like in this era.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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We talk about Nthabiseng's hinge love story, dating's bad reputation, and becoming more intentional in the dating space.

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Our cover art was designed by Jackie Rivera. Our music is Blem by Joey Hendrixx.

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