a Digital Digest for Modern Relationships |
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Is it a too #hotgirlsummer? That's between the certified baddies, their pressed men, and all of the internet, evidently. On the plus side, we're all getting a crash course on the definition of boundaries. We're having hard convos around having babies, navigating an increasingly hostile political landscape, and whether or not we should try to change our partners. Books and movies on loving and losing, and a new, crappy podcast that has us in tears.
– Amy, founder of BANDIT & Modern Rebel |
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- What Keke Palmer and Jonah Hill taught us about controlling dynamics in relationships, clipping the wings of certified Baddies, and weaponizing therapy-speak. (Guardian)
- Psychotherapist Esther Perel navigates the complexities of building a nontraditional family and how and when to have “the baby talk.” (The Cut)
- 1000s of articles tell us what's wrong in our relationships, but what about when we get it right? 11 signs your relationship is getting healthier. (MBG)
- A flurry of eyebrow-raising SCOTUS decisions in the last month have left families scrambling to adjust to life-changing rulings. (Slate)
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Expert Advice: The Family Vacation |
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It's hot, crowded, expensive, and a lot of work to plan. Are family vacations worth the headache (not to mention the hit to the wallet)? Absolutely yes! Getting into new experiences in near and faraway locales can make your kids smarter. “An ‘enriched’ environment offers new experiences that are strong in combined social, physical, cognitive and sensory interaction,” Dr. Margot Sunderland, a child psychotherapist and Director of Education and Training at The Centre for Child Mental Health. Plus, playing and exploring stimulates oxytocin and dopamine, the feel good chemicals that help alleviate stress. |
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- Fights are bound to happen. 33 small things you can do in the immediate aftermath for you and your partner's mutual well-being. (Fatherly)
- Sex with an ex can be a little bit naughty and a lotta bit hot. Why is it almost always better than when you were together? (The Face)
- Condoms have been around for 11,000 years, and yet 30-50% of users are wearing the wrong size. Tips on getting that perfect fit. (Esquire)
- “I can fix him!” Maybe, but should you? Partners open up about what they're willing to change about their man and what's definitely a deal-breaker. (Vogue)
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Seven For Seven: Tony + Brian |
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In our new feature, Seven For Seven, couples answer our seven questions in seven words or less. This month, we're splitting time between DUMBO and Connecticut with pup daddy Tony and plant papa Brian.
Who made the first move? Mutual!
What does your love look like? Patient and evolving. Our guilty pleasure is: Thai food in bed watching TV reruns. It’s a constant struggle to: Communicate effectively. How do you keep the sparks sparking? Whatever is called for at the time. What’s messy in your relationship? Understand + appreciate each other’s vulnerabilities. Our marriage mantra: Prioritizing each other & our relationship. |
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- ❤️🩹 Actors and writers are taking a break from the AMPTP, so now's a good time to revisit these 31 breakup classics like Gone Girl, Waiting to Exhale, and, of course, The Break-Up. (Mashable)
- 📚 You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty is a heart-breakingly gorgeous story of a young woman trying to find herself after the death of her partner (Elle)
- 💩 Two brides, one turd, and a helluva whodunnit. Binge the true crime podcast Who Shat on the Floor at my Wedding. (WSOTFAMW)
- 👫 Why are friendships so hard to keep after folks get hitched? Apple TV's Platonic sparks a convo about the state of our post-nuptial social networks. (NY Times)
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Firestarter: Kindle a Convo |
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In each issue of BANDIT, we'll suggest a conversation starter to help connect deeper with your partner. Body swappin'! What would you do in my body on your Freaky Friday, and what should I do in yours? |
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