Separation Anxiety

We just had to get to the bottom of one of the most bizarre dating trends that has exploded online: pheromone-maxxing. Also known as, not showering for days in order to let body odor build into a “biological superpower” to attract a partner. Here’s the deal though, human pheromones have been studied for decades, and there is no scientific evidence to support this trend. In fact, not only is it flat out gross, it could also be detrimental to your health.

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Who among us has not had a case of the Ick? That feeling of romantic repulsion that you just can’t shake? Relationship experts are weighing into this phenomenon and said you should ask yourself some questions before immediately calling off the relationship. In fact, psychiatrists say “the Ick” can actually be a natural defense mechanism, protecting yourself from vulnerability and even guarding against intimacy. 

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Our dear, late friend and guardian angel, PR guru Howard Bragman had just invited us to meet the new man in his life on a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Howard was offering us a safe space, away from the paparazzi and nosy tabloid reporters, after a particularly tough day negotiating our exit from ABC.  Howard wanted us to meet the man he said he was going to marry one day, Mike Maimone, but God had other plans. Just days after accepting his offer, Howard suddenly passed from an acute and deadly form of leukemia, but the day before he passed, Mike proposed and the two married at Howard’s hospital bedside. We eventually did meet Mike, a few weeks later at Howard’s memorial service, and now he’s become a forever friend to us. Mike has penned a book detailing his beautiful love story with Howard, honoring the man we all miss each and everyday.  Our conversation with Mike Maimone on his book, “Guess What? I Love You."

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It was an amazing two hour catch up to see what happened to all of the Islanders, once they left the Fiji villa…. And there was a lot to unpack! First, we’re still not sure whether or not Sincere and Melanie are a couple and we’re still not sure we believe Carl and Aniya ever were one (they claim they are).  The drama broke out when Sol began complaining again about her treatment in the villa, but was humiliated after producers showed never before seen clips that proved otherwise. We also discuss the obvious media training KC, Titi, Corbin and Parmida had before the reunion, and Dylan proved to T.J. once again why he is not a fan of Kenzie’s guy. 

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We’ve all been around this person: they appear nice, helpful and giving, but in reality their actions actually have nothing to do with you at all, they have to do with them getting praise and attention. The help they offer is sometimes even used as a bargaining chip or emotional blackmail and if you don’t accept it, or don’t like it, all hell will break loose. We have tips on how to recognize a resentful martyr and how to manage a healthier relationship with them.

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This episode was inspired by an instagram feed dedicated to helping people have healthier communication, called happy couples connect. We’ve all felt triggered during heated conversations with our partners, and that’s when we usually make it about the other person: it’s because of THEIR tone, or THEIR timing. The truth is most of us are operating out of fear and we either get defensive, use harsh words, or shut down without trying to understand the other person. We go over the five questions you can ask yourself, before a difficult conversation turns into knock-down, drag-out fight. 

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A fascinating article in the New York Times this week featured an in depth conversation with the author of “The Art of Fighting.” Priya Parker is a conflict resolution facilitator who believes we could all use a little more conflict in our lives, but we need to be a lot better about how we go about it. Parker says relationships often fall apart because we are afraid to fight.

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Famously Available is back! DeAnna Pappas, Kathy Swarts, Annaliese Puccini, and Cindy Cullers are putting their hearts on the line for love. 
The ladies catch up on their dating lives, and some relationships have crashed and burned since we last heard from them! Plus, our newbies get honest about the kind of men they are hoping to attract!
One thing's for sure...dating isn't easy at ANY age! 

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Just as soon as the news emerged that Meghan Markle had been offered a role in an upcoming season of Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen," a new headline now that the offer has been taken back over online outrage. Longtime journalist and magazine editor Tina Brown says she’s confirmed the backlash was so intense in the UK, that the production pulled their offer to the Duchess.  

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Days after we heard the surprising news that the Susexes are returning to England, we are now learning that a big part of that decision may be Megan’s return to acting on the small screen. Markle gave up her acting career in 2017 after her engagement to Prince Harry, but after several attempts at a new career as a lifestyle guru, it appears she is going back to her roots. We go over the latest details, including where Harry and Megan will live with their two children, what life may be like for them, and just how long they’re expected to stay in the UK. 

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