Hello Everyone! We open this week's show with a discussion on how self-control is just you empathizing with your future self. We look at an article that discusses your brain (with words that Metriko barely can pronounce) and how empathy and self-control are merely two sides of the same coin. It's an interesting lead in because- Our main topic is on Commitment versus Autonomy in a relationship. As a relationship develops and enters the longer-term, a constant struggle can happen between its parties on how to maintain their independence without sacrificing the intimacy in the relationship. We discuss the definitions, pitfalls, and tribulations that are often encountered in such encounters, and ways that you can work with them to help stabilize your relationship. It's a real romp of a topic and one to get 2017 off with a running start! Our closing question is from a bisexual guy who has issues emotionally connecting with ladies and problems performing anal with men. Is he doomed to be a straight player or is this just latent homophobia. We unpack this question and offer some less accusatory suggestions to his questions. For more information, including a list of topics, see our Show Notes for this episode. Thanks and, as always, be well!