Love Letters

Summer camp love is for kids. Unless you reach out to your camp crush as an adult and fall in love with them all over again.  Today, hear a classic Love Letters podcast episode about two people who reconnected after decades. Find out where they are now – with new commentary from the original storyteller. Maybe you'll realize the love you've been searching for ... is in your sleep-away camp directory. Remember, Love Letters is also an advice column! Send your anonymous questions about single life, married life, breakup life, and friendship life to loveletters@boston.com OR by visiting Boston.com/loveletters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this month, two executives were caught cheating – exposed via Jumbotron! – at a Coldplay concert.  It happened at Gillette Stadium, about 40 minutes from Meredith’s house. The incident – and its viral aftermath – reminded Meredith of a classic episode of Love Letters … the one about a workplace romance that involved a woman in HR falling for an employee.  Join Meredith for a new take on the story – with thoughts on Coldplaygate.  Remember, Love Letters is also an advice column. If you want Meredith to answer a question about relationships (anonymously!), email loveletters@boston.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five years ago, in the summer of 2020, Meredith Goldstein and the Love Letters team were in lockdown because of the pandemic, making the podcast from separate closets and basements.  In their personal lives, they were asking: how can we remain isolated without losing support from community?  How can live with loved ones …. without getting sick of them? They found answers by interviewing two people who were already experts in being alone, together: Glenn and Kim Schryver, who fell in love and chose an remote life as caretakers of the Grizzly Reservoir. Meredith revisits this episode and its meaning, five years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, we’ve tried to answer one big question: Can people change for the better? The answer has been complicated. Basically: sometimes. In our season finale, we recap what we learned. We also visit a magical place called Butterfly Hollow, where caterpillars change into butterflies in real time. What can human learns from a creature that has to change to survive? Plenty, says an expert. Join us for an episode that brings metaphor to life.  ___ Love Letters is taking stories for next season! To come on the show, email loveletters@boston.com with "my story" in the subject line. For giveaways, behind-the-scenes photos of guests, and extra commentary, sign up for Meredith's newsletter at boston.com/meredith (all lowercase). To leave Meredith a voicemail about any episode of Love Letters, call  401-484-0590. To send Meredith an anonymous question about relationships, go to boston.com/loveletters and hit "send letter." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meredith’s sister, Brette, has told a beautiful story about falling in love with her husband. But sometimes the narrative needs to change. In an emotional episode about partnership, sisterhood, and community, Meredith and Brette dissect the meaning of marriage – and how to make sure you’re getting what you need to be healthy. Enjoy this one. We loved recording it. Want to share your relationship story on Love Letters? Have thoughts about this episode? Email ⁠loveletters@boston.com⁠ or leave a voicemail at 401-484-0590. Read the Love Letters advice column or send a letter at ⁠boston.com/loveletters⁠. Sign up for Meredith's newsletter at ⁠boston.com/meredith⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you love meet-cutes? Then tune in to this episode – because Meredith would quite literally not exist without the adorable, rom-com love stories in it. Her family is FULL of meet cutes... and in this episode from Season 2 of Love Letters, you’ll get the details. We’re re-running this classic – updated with some new thoughts – to prepare you for next week’s story, which is about how the best love stories can change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She’s American-Israeli. He’s Palestinian. They fell in love and navigated a universe of complications. Then, in 2023, a new war. Conflict, violence, and devastation rocked the world. Echos of trauma from decades past. Mya Guarnieri tells the story of how she met her now ex-husband, fell in love, and, in 2023, became each other's best support system, as exes, when they needed each other most. ___ Love Letters is taking stories for next season! To come on the show, email loveletters@boston.com with "my story" in the subject line. For giveaways, behind-the-scenes photos of guests, and extra commentary, sign up for Meredith's newsletter at boston.com/meredith (all lowercase). To leave Meredith a voicemail about any episode of Love Letters, call  401-484-0590. To send Meredith an anonymous question about relationships, go to boston.com/loveletters and hit "send letter." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sadie Dingfelder, a writer and journalist diagnosed with face blindness and stereoblindness, shares her intriguing journey in a recent discussion. She recounts a humorous grocery store mix-up that led to profound revelations about identity and self-perception. Sadie dives into the complexities of her relationships, especially with her husband, as she navigates misunderstandings stemming from her condition. Her story highlights the deeper connections forged through empathy and communication, proving that love transcends perception.

Michael's anxiety got so bad it was starting to ruin his marriage. That’s why he flew to Oregon for a psilocybin treatment that wound up changing his life. But with change ... comes more questions. Michael and his husband explain how mushrooms gave them a new perspective … on everything. Listen and take a trip to remember. Want to share your relationship story on Love Letters? Have thoughts about this episode? Email loveletters@boston.com or leave a voicemail at 401-484-0590. Read the Love Letters advice column or send a letter at boston.com/loveletters. Sign up for Meredith's newsletter at boston.com/meredith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Dr. Alexandra Solomon, a licensed clinical psychologist and expert on relationships, as she engages with Lee C. Camp, the host of No Small Endeavor. They dive into the concept of relational self-awareness, emphasizing how understanding oneself can transform love. Topics include the necessity of self-compassion, the art of sincere apologies, and the significance of authentic communication in nurturing connections. Together, they challenge romantic myths and celebrate the journey of personal growth within relationships.