152. I Want to Stay Single Forever

04/22/25 • 71 min

The idea of a life of freedom and independence has become increasingly popular in recent years... and for good reason. Less drama, less compromise, fewer sacrifices, no heartbreak... there are (and have always been) tons of reasons not to get involved in a committed relationship. But is it possible that avoiding this commitment could actually be the worst thing for your life in the long run? Perhaps choosing to commit to someone is, on some level, an act of self-preservation. Let’s talk about it.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:02 The end of dating

2:09 Explaining the clip

13:55 Key takeaways

26:56 You don’t have much time

28:53 Key takeaways

45:51 The reason you need a partner

47:37 Key takeaways

1:05:58 Conclusion

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Links to the videos used in this episode👇

Clip 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@characterwaste/video/7420613683128061226?_r=1&_t=8qcyvrHREbe

Clip 2: https://www.tiktok.com/@purposecompass/video/7433063287903816992?_r=1&_t=8rtDvf7wnXi

Clip 3: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkmotivation/video/7441154857811184929?_r=1&_t=8rtE9IPydrC

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:02 The end of dating

2:09 Explaining the clip

13:55 Key takeaways

26:56 You don’t have much time

28:53 Key takeaways

45:51 The reason you need a partner

47:37 Key takeaways

1:05:58 Conclusion

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Links to the videos used in this episode👇

Clip 1: https://www.tiktok.com/@characterwaste/video/7420613683128061226?_r=1&_t=8qcyvrHREbe

Clip 2: https://www.tiktok.com/@purposecompass/video/7433063287903816992?_r=1&_t=8rtDvf7wnXi

Clip 3: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkmotivation/video/7441154857811184929?_r=1&_t=8rtE9IPydrC

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151. I'm In Love with My Best Friend

Can you really be "just friends" with someone you're romantically attracted to?

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:40 I’m in love with my best friend

1:39 Explaining the clip

16:43 Summary

18:06 Defining romance

19:08 Defining friendship

20:18 Defining polyamory

23:25 Is she just avoiding responsibility?

27:56 Should we blur the lines?

29:42 Effects on friendship

33:55 How would you feel?

36:10 Effects on partnership

39:22 How would you feel?

42:56 Conclusion

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153. DO NOT Talk to Me

We all know that people are socializing less than ever before, but is it really just that damn smartphone that’s driving us apart? Or could it be something deeper? What if it’s a number of things? And more importantly, what if there was a way to change it? — We’re talking about all of that and more in this episode.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Why can’t I talk to anyone?

0:22 Brief intro

1:33 No more casual convos

2:36 What’s this episode about?

4:49 Digital communication is the standard

8:08 Social anxiety is misunderstood / Not everyone is anti-social

19:07 Your phone is your shield

23:06 Where are the social spaces?

29:40 Summing things up

36:40 The solution

Links to the videos used in this episode👇