Relationships in Progress

In this episode, as Ingrid waits for a friend who is moving, she stream of consciousness discusses women pressing forward against atrocities and yo-yoing between being online and offline dating. A great solution? Ingrid is hosting a SPEED DATING event IRL! Listen for details. Are you anxious attached? Why are men perhaps less attracted to you? Um.Um.Um. (Lots of ums in this one.) The importance of strong men and how to nurture them as strong women. And pivoting to some couples tips. It’s a packed episode.

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In this episode, Ingrid discusses the benefits of creativity and using improv and acting to help relationships. She discusses intimate partner violence as it relates to current events and how it presents with the urgency to leave. Ingrid also addresses other violent current events as it relates to incels. While referencing James Redfield’s “The Celestine Prophecy”, Ingrid discusses Douglas Coupland’s “Life After God” and beliefs. She finally settles on reading from “Why a Daughter Needs a Mom” by Gregory Lang. This episode is a “long rambling mess” as Ingrid puts it. Enjoy the unvarnished ride in a quest for wholesomeness, trust and safety.

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In this episode, Ingrid discusses her latest online escapades. And a gift given to her from a stranger. She adds a note about the Johnny Depp trial too.

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Confessional of dating in 2022. It’s not going well. But Ingrid is keeping the faith and still believes in romance and love. You thought you had a crazy dating life? After you hear this, you’ll either celebrate yourself or commiserate. Ingrid reads from Sherry Turkle’s book “Alone Together” and addresses loneliness with Turkle’s chapter Love’s Labor Lost. Need help navigating your relationship due to infidelity? Looking to learn how to date better? From women craving REAL masculinity to middle age male suicide rates, let’s connect better!

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I have always believed something wonderful is about to happen. But that’s not the case with my online dating experience. A few articles about lawsuits and algorithms may explain why. Is greed good? Ingrid reads from Jonathan Sacks book, “Morality Restoring The Common Good In Divided Times.” And if you’re having a rough time with online dating or otherwise, a bit of inspiration. (I hope.)

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In this episode, Ingrid puts on makeup, takes a shower and gets dressed as she casually discusses being the love of her life. Her results of almost two years of online dating, owning a business that helps people with relationships and wearing high heels again for the first time in years. It’s a bit of a rambling but a casual check-in pre Valentine’s Day.

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In this episode, Ingrid discusses her online dating challenges with finding men who are emotionally available and who have moved on by using some sort of therapeutic toolbox. She reads from a recent article about forgiveness. She also tearfully reads from Douglas Coupland’s “Life After God”. She address feelings and men and asks, “Can I cry for you?” like Marilyn Monroe did in “Something’s Got to Give” a remake of “My Favorite Wife” (correction: not “My Perfect Wife” ) This really is my favorite (and imperfect) episode to date. It’s the right blend of the arts that I like (books, humanity and film) and vulnerability.

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In this episode, Ingrid starts discussing her online dating. Then! Ding dong! A friend joins her to discuss his dating experience from a different perspective than Ingrid’s. In addition, Ingrid reads and discusses the potential benefits of introducing erotica for couples.

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These past few years have been very SERIOUS for Ingrid! What with going about the business of business and trying to find someone. It took turning 50 to figure out all work and no play makes Ingrid a dull girl.

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In this episode, Ingrid discusses profile pictures and attracting the guys she is interested in. Ladies! Give a listen. Men! She discusses why men have a harder time getting over infidelity because men are more visual by nature. And some superficial ways to rekindle romance for committed couples. (Usually there is a deeper level of connection that she finds through her couples program.) Trashy.com is currently under construction, but worthy of a bookmark. You get the idea. And why dating in middle age is actually FUN! Love is knowing someone else and being known. That’s always been Ingrid’s favorite definition of love.

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