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So. What's going on? Anything new? JK, the news has been news-ing hard this month with UFOs, acid rain, and Rihanna's big baby announcement sandwiched in the middle of a football game. We've got our own state of the union, seasoned relationship advice, sticky exes, and the never-ending power of good friendships. Plus, debunking the book that had 90s-era daytime talk shows in an absolute choke-hold.
– Amy, founder of BANDIT & Modern Rebel |
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- Our founder and OG Rebel, Amy, gets personal with Austin Archer on the People Pleaser podcast. (Spotify)
- An Oklahoma judge transferred a lesbian mom’s parental rights to her son’s sperm donor, a ruling that could impact families nationwide. (The 19th)
- Your spouse is not your bestie. Wait, what? Why you should reframe your marriage as a multi-faceted partnership. (Fatherly)
- Here for a good time and a long time? 15 pieces of road-tested advice from couples clocking 20+ years. (Self)
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Have you been in the middle of a conversation with your partner that seems to be going no where fast and you get hit with that sense of deja vu? Welcome to the Dance, what Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, CGT calls the push and pull patterns we subconsciously slip into when our communication styles get crossed. Stepping out of the verbal tango and “noting how you behave when you’re triggered will make it easier to recognize these behaviors in the future.” (Ours) |
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- Can't get you outta my head: why you're still dreaming about your ex. (Hello Giggles)
- “I’m not ashamed or grossed out by sex or fluids or intimacy. I just wasn’t having fun anymore.” Meet the new gen of voluntary celibates. (Dazed)
- Prioritize relaxation over sex and other tips for burnt out, overwhelmed, or otherwise exhausted parents in want of great sex. (Self)
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Seven For Seven: Dylan + Morgan |
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In our new feature, Seven For Seven, couples answer our seven questions in seven words or less. This month, Upper West Siders Dylan (he/him) and Morgan (she/her) share a cozy peek into what powers their domestic bliss.
Who made the first move? Depends where the story starts What does your love look like? Dinner parties, NYC adventures, and good conversations Our guilty pleasure is: Lego Masters It’s a constant struggle to: Protect our time How do you keep the sparks sparking? Discovering new board games What’s messy in your relationship? The cabinet under our bathroom sink Our marriage mantra: We wouldn't be us without U |
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- 🫶 Relationship hit quitsville? Starting at $199, a Breakup Concierge will handle the nitty gritty of your conscious uncoupling. (Onward)
- 📚 For the culture: load up your little free library with the best banned books by Black authors. (Teen Vogue)
- 📺 This season of You is showing a lot less of him. Penn Badgley talks intimacy scenes and personal boundaries. (W Magazine)
- 🎙️Men Are From Mars camouflaged tone policing as relationship advice that plagued a generation. (If Books Could Kill)
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Firestarter: Kindle a Convo with your Partner |
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In each issue of BANDIT, we'll suggest a conversation starter to help connect deeper with your partner. What's a sneaky single habit you gave up when we got together? |
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