

S05.45: Emotional Navy SEALs: Divorced Main Characters in Romance Novels
Jul 26, 2023
The podcast explores the trope of divorced main characters in romance novels and discusses various aspects of their relationships. They delve into the types of exes portrayed in romance novels, the role of community and personal growth after divorce, and the portrayal of divorce in romance novels. They also explore mature characters navigating relationships, taking emotional risks, and finding love again. The hosts touch upon the rarity of romances where divorced couples reunite and the importance of finding understanding friends.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Restaurant Incident
02:19 • 17min
The Poetics of Passion and Rules of a Rebound
19:12 • 3min
Three Buckets of Exes in Romance Novels
22:10 • 9min
The Role of Community After Divorce and 'Come As You Are'
31:29 • 5min
Mature Characters Navigate Relationships and Take Emotional Risks
36:19 • 2min
Taking Risks in Adulthood and Portrayal of Divorce in Romance Novels
38:49 • 5min
Divorced Main Characters in Romance Novels
43:42 • 31min