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Why Marriage Is Rarely Still Worth It | Dr. Taraban


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In this episode, Eric Siu interviews Dr. Orion Taraban as they dive deep into the realities of modern relationships—how to keep attraction alive, the business side of marriage, and why sex work is on the rise. They also explore hot topics like OnlyFans, the girl boss movement, social media's impact on dating, and what it means to be "monogamish." Plus, learn why overpaying is the price of winning in love and how to balance control, commitment, and personal growth. You don’t want to miss this!


Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/vfj33zvFoJo  



TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:


  • (00:00) The Phases of Relationships and the Importance of Attraction
  • (19:27) Marriage as a Business Deal
  • (27:43) The Rise of Sex Work and its Normalization
  • (29:13) Compartmentalizing Sex: Differences Between Men and Women
  • (34:52) Authentic Attraction and its Role in Relationships and Transactions
  • (35:20) The Rise of OnlyFans and Financial Independence
  • (36:16) The Girl Boss Movement: Empowerment or Waning Trend?
  • (37:46) Difficulties in the Sexual Marketplace for Successful Women
  • (39:09) The Increasing Importance of Attractiveness in Modern Relationships
  • (41:27) The Impact of Social Media on Relationships
  • (48:13) Exploring the Concept of Monogamish
  • (50:31) The Decline of Religion and the Search for Structure
  • (57:10) The Dynamics of Adorer and Adored in Relationships
  • (01:09:18) The Pitfalls of Over-Investing in Relationships
  • (01:12:26) Maintaining a Poker Face in Relationships
  • (01:13:23) Exploring the Concept of Being 'Monogamish'
  • (01:14:19) Understanding the Economics of Dating
  • (01:18:02) The Cost of Overpaying in Relationships
  • (01:19:30) Surrendering Control in Love
  • (01:23:48) The Value of Traditional Roles in Relationships
  • (01:33:49) Balancing Personal Growth and Traditional Roles
  • (01:49:17) Finding Work-Life Balance for Relationship Satisfaction


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