The hierarchy is hidden in plain sight.
Romance gets the top spot. Other relationships fall in line. Family. Best friends. Other friends. Neighbors and coworkers. Etc.
We don’t question it, because most of us are living it. The structure is the norm.
Once a romantic partner comes on the scene, the world contracts around it. Your friendships thin out. The people who knew you before see less of you.
Suddenly, the romance carries all the weight.
Which wouldn’t be terrible if desire didn’t need room to breathe. And if the other people in your orbit didn’t need you too.
This week on the pod, we’re popping the hood to see what happens when romantic relationships have to be everything. And what that end-all-be-all-ness does to desire, connection, and your sex life.
Listen here (up there 👆🏾) or on your favorite platform.
