In honor of Election Day, Cyberdating Expert Julie Spira shares tips from her research on dating across party lines and talks about her book “Love in the Age of Trump: How Politics is Polarizing Relationships.” Headlines: Why fertility rates are declining in the US, Meghan Markle’s “pre-pup” pregnancy contract, and Bumble’s plan to end ghosting. Questions from listeners include: what to do when you are no longer attracted to your spouse and when to consider yourself to have been ghosted. Damona wraps the show with a hollywood hookup for Ariana Grande. Get 15% off your purchase of $100 or more at modcloth.com by entering the code “datesandmates” at checkout.  Follow Julie Spira on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook @JulieSpira or visit her website CyberDatingExpert.com. Look out for her forthcoming book, “Love in the Age of Trump: How Politics is Polarizing Relationships.” For more info about the book you can visit Loveintheageoftrump.com.

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