Intentional short-term relationships - Are flings in and long term commitments out? | with Anthony David Ferdin, M.A, Author

In this episode, author of poetry and philosophy Anthony David Vernon dives deep into the topic of short-term relationships. Anthony and Paige explore the value of taboo topics, the importance of passion in relationships, and how short-term flings can provide rich experiences without the constraints of long-term commitments. 

01:58 Exploring Taboo Topics and Short Term Relationships

05:01 Monogamy vs. Polyamory: Societal Norms and Personal Choices

14:05 Self-Love vs. Self-Care

17:38 Promoting Self-Care and Addressing Misdiagnoses

22:26 The Neo-Victorian Age of Relationships

24:25 Ideal Candidates for Short Term Relationships

28:09 Transitioning Between Short and Long Term Relationships

30:05 The Role of Sex in Relationships

Connect with Anthony David Vernon

Anthony David Vernon is a Cuban-American literary writer who earned his master's degree in philosophy at the University of New Mexico and the writer of Flings on Flings published by gnOme Books. This hybrid work focuses on the idea that love should be equated with the fling as opposed to any forever understandings of love.

https://medium.com/@antmanvernon305

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Connect with Paige Bond

Instagram: @stubbornlovepaige

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Website: https://paigebond.com

Paige Bond is an open relationship coach who specializes in helping individuals, couples, and intentionally non-monogamous relationships with feeling insecure in their relationships. She is also the founder of Sweet Love Counseling providing therapy in CO, FL, SC, and VT. Paige loves educating people about relationships through being the host of the Stubborn Love podcast, hosting workshops, and speaking at conferences.

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Free People Pleasing Workbook: 

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