Peter McGraw, author of 'Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of your Own,' joins Dan for a discussion on the rise of single living and the concept of finding happiness outside of traditional long-term relationships. They touch on topics ranging from foot fetishes to navigating routine sex in marriages. The conversation challenges societal norms and explores the importance of autonomy and self-parenting for personal fulfillment.
Legislation in some cities is being introduced to protect diverse family structures including open relationships, throuples, and quads, reflecting societal progression.
Choosing to be single is increasingly viewed positively, allowing individuals to prioritize self-care, personal growth, and pursuing individual passions.
Deep dives
Legislation to Ban Discrimination Based on Family and Relationship Structure
Legislation has been introduced in Berkeley and Oakland, California, to ban discrimination based on family and relationship structure. This follows the example set by Somerville, Massachusetts, which amended its anti-discrimination laws to protect people in open relationships, thruples, and quads. These steps are reminiscent of the recognition given to same-sex couples through domestic partnership registries and civil unions in the past.
The Importance of Recognizing Different Types of Family Structures
Recognizing different family structures, such as poly families, platonic co-parents, asexual individuals, and multi-generational households, is crucial in order to prevent discrimination in housing and other areas. There are still cities and states where unrelated adults are not allowed to live together legally. By enacting laws that protect diverse families, we can create safer and more inclusive communities.
The Freedom to Choose Solo Life
An increasing number of individuals are choosing to remain single, and this is seen as a positive outcome of societal progress. With more women gaining economic and educational independence, the pressure to conform to traditional relationship structures has lessened. Choosing to be solo allows individuals to focus on self-care, personal growth, and pursuing their own interests and passions.
Reevaluating and Reinventing Sexual Intimacy in Relationships
For couples facing sexual rut or mismatched libidos, it is important to communicate openly and explore new possibilities. Finding alternative ways to connect intimately and reignite desire, such as creating special moments of uninterrupted connection or trying new experiences, can improve the quality and excitement of sexual relationships.
And speaking of feet, a woman has a pair of fetish shoes that no longer fit. She wants to make sure they go to a loving home, but how?
Our guest this week is Peter McGraw, author of "Solo: Building a Remarkable Life of your Own." In this antidote to Valentine's Day, Dan and Peter talk about how and why more people are choosing to be single these days. We should perhaps give up on the outdated idea that happiness must be bundled with monogamous long term partnership. This is a great conversation- some of it is on the Micro, and all of it is on the Magnum.
And, ever since they had their baby, a man and his wife only have sex in the shower. It's become so routine, he's beginning to dread sex. How can he get his wife to agree to something new?
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