Chapter

Understanding the Rise of "Situationships"
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10:12 - 16:24 (06:11)

Situationships arise as a cure for social loneliness where one feels seen, heard and supported. It's believed that long-term relationships and partnerships aren't natural, leading to a lot of short-term dating experiences rather than something more serious and long-lasting.

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Two individuals are on a date and having a conversation about their hobbies and favorite colors while a third person overhears it.
10:12 - 11:02 (00:50)
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Dating
Summary

Two individuals are on a date and having a conversation about their hobbies and favorite colors while a third person overhears it. They plan to discuss their situation romantically and have a few things to talk about.

Chapter
Understanding the Rise of "Situationships"
Episode
5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
Podcast
The Psychology of your 20’s
The speaker expresses how there is societal pressure to be in a long-term relationship in college, leading to judgment towards those who are not in one, and being labeled as either promiscuous or a prude.
11:02 - 12:30 (01:27)
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College Life
Summary

The speaker expresses how there is societal pressure to be in a long-term relationship in college, leading to judgment towards those who are not in one, and being labeled as either promiscuous or a prude.

Chapter
Understanding the Rise of "Situationships"
Episode
5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
Podcast
The Psychology of your 20’s
This podcast discusses how situationships arise as a cure for social loneliness, as they provide a sense of companionship and support.
12:30 - 16:24 (03:53)
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Psychology
Summary

This podcast discusses how situationships arise as a cure for social loneliness, as they provide a sense of companionship and support. The speaker believes that long-term relationships and partnerships aren't natural and applies a social psychology framework to understand situationships.

Chapter
Understanding the Rise of "Situationships"
Episode
5. Let’s Get Friendly with Phoebe - emotional labour, high integrative complexity and boundaries
Podcast
The Psychology of your 20’s