"Modern Relationships"
We rarely get to hear how people actually make relationships work, especially in the high-pressure, fast-paced world of tech. While there's endless dating advice out there, what's missing are the real, unfiltered stories of how ambitious people navigate modern relationships and build a life together.Unlike every other aspect of modern life that can be solved with an app or outsourced to a service, building meaningful relationships remains stubbornly resistant to quick fixes. Through conversations with leading relationship thinkers and candid interviews with real couples, we dig into the raw truth of what it takes to make partnerships work - from the challenges and fights to the breakthroughs and lessons learned along the way. I believe we learn best from seeing how others have navigated similar paths. These conversations offer honest perspectives on what it really takes to make modern relationships work in our corner of the world.Hosted by Erik Torenberg, investor and entrepreneur.Modern Relationships is part of the Turpentine podcast network.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 8min
Get Romantically Involved With Your Best Friend | Liv Boeree & Igor Kurganov
Liv Boeree, a former poker champion and AI safety advocate, teams up with Igor Kurganov, a poker pro and effective altruism enthusiast. Together for a decade, they delve into their unique methods for handling conflict, like the playful 'hiss signal' for communication. Their conversation unpacks the evolution of attraction from physical looks to personality, along with reflections on parenthood and the significance of relationship rituals. With insights drawn from their dynamic journey, they champion rational decision-making in love.
Jan 20, 2025 • 0sec
"Fairness is overrated in relationships" 💭 The 30% rule that changed everything
Why keeping score in relationships is toxic!
Watch how this couple flipped the script on "50-50" partnerships and found a better way. Their controversial take: stop obsessing over fairness and focus on making it good instead 🎯
#relationshipadvice #CouplesTok
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Jan 10, 2025 • 1h 3min
E2: Living Within Baby Monitor Range | Kristen Berman & Phil Levin
Kristen Berman, a behavioral scientist and founder of Live Near Friends, and Phil Levin, co-founder of the same community, explore their unconventional relationship journey that blossomed from friendship. They reveal quirky social experiments they conducted to navigate attraction and emotional connections. The duo emphasizes the significance of designing environments for success, the importance of shared values, and how thoughtful co-living fosters fulfilling lives. Their insights redefine commitment and the dynamics of emotional support in modern relationships.
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Dec 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
E1: Marriage Is a Prison (In a Good Way) | Delian Asparouhov & Nadia Asparouhova
Delian Asparouhov, a Founders Fund partner and co-founder of Varda Space Industries, teams up with his partner, author Nadia Asparouhov, to share their unique insights into modern relationships. They recount the humorous burrata incident from their first date and discuss conflict resolution approached with less conversation. The couple dives into balancing ambitious careers and family life, highlights the importance of emotional support, and emphasizes that honesty and communication are key to thriving partnerships. Their candid reflections reveal the joys and challenges of navigating love in the tech world.
Dec 18, 2024 • 2min
Introducing "Modern Relationships"
Introducing "Modern Relationships" a podcast about how people in tech actually make relationships work. Preview from episode 1 with Delian Asparouhov (Founders Fund, Varda Space Technology) and Nadia Asparouhova (author), interviewed by Erik Torenberg
