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Mentioned in 10 episodes
The Other Significant Others
Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center
Book • 2024
In 'The Other Significant Others,' Rhaina Cohen delves into the lives of individuals who have prioritized deep friendships as their primary life partnerships.
Through personal narratives, historical insights, and social science research, Cohen examines how these relationships defy conventional societal norms.
The book features stories of friends who are co-homeowners, co-parents, and caregivers, illustrating the various forms of profound connection that can anchor our lives.
Cohen argues that by expecting too much from romantic relationships and too little from friendships, we undermine both.
Her work encourages readers to broaden their understanding of meaningful relationships and to recognize the transformative power of authentic, platonic connections.
Through personal narratives, historical insights, and social science research, Cohen examines how these relationships defy conventional societal norms.
The book features stories of friends who are co-homeowners, co-parents, and caregivers, illustrating the various forms of profound connection that can anchor our lives.
Cohen argues that by expecting too much from romantic relationships and too little from friendships, we undermine both.
Her work encourages readers to broaden their understanding of meaningful relationships and to recognize the transformative power of authentic, platonic connections.
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Mentioned in 10 episodes
Mentioned by Raina Cohen as a book that reimagines life with friendship at the center.
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Trevor Noah as a book that has become his new Bible, focusing on the importance of friends as significant others.
Trevor Noah as a book that has become his new Bible, focusing on the importance of friends as significant others.
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Mentioned by Sigal Samuel as the author of the book, which reimagines life with friendship at the center.
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Ezra Klein as a book exploring alternative family structures and prioritizing friendship.
Ezra Klein as a book exploring alternative family structures and prioritizing friendship.
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Simon Sinek as a book that tells stories of people who prioritized platonic friendships.
Simon Sinek as a book that tells stories of people who prioritized platonic friendships.
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Mentioned by Rachel Feltman as the author of the book, discussing the history and psychology of friendship.
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Roman Mars in the introduction of the podcast episode, highlighting the untold story of 
Peggy Shippen and her influence on Benedict Arnold.
Roman Mars in the introduction of the podcast episode, highlighting the untold story of Peggy Shippen and her influence on Benedict Arnold.
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Mentioned by Raina Cohen, who wrote it, about reimagining life with friendship at the center.
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Mandy Len Catron about adults who have chosen to make a life with someone who isn't their spouse.
Mandy Len Catron about adults who have chosen to make a life with someone who isn't their spouse.
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