Arts & Life Dear Life Kit: My boyfriend says I need to live on my own before we move in together Relationship researchers and clinical psychologists Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman weigh in on four tricky relationship questions. Becky Harlan
Arts & Life A LOTR Valentine's Bonus from TMB! TMB hosts / everyone's soul mates Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays understand that Valentine's Day is a made-up holiday. But they love you so much, they made this special Valentine's Day bonus episode just for you anyway! Lindy West Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Law & Courts The Depp-Heard case places a spotlight on relationships and intimate partner violence Depp and Heard are not only arguing their case in front of a judge, but also in the court of public opinion. Amina Kilpatrick
Politics This former cult member is helping 'deprogram' QAnon believers Diane Benscoter escaped a religious cult when she was 21. Now, she's helping others "deprogram" their loved ones who are being manipulated by QAnon and other forms of misinformation and disinformation. Katie Campbell Angela King
Science Even babies and toddlers know that swapping saliva is a sure sign of love For infants, toddlers, and children, one sign of an especially close relationship is if two people do something that involves exchanging saliva, like taking bites from the same piece of food. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Arts & Life 22 tips for 2022: If you're feeling flirty, try giving someone your number Next time, if you find yourself interested in someone, try giving them your number. Focus on creating a mutually pleasant interaction, and let the other person decide if they want to hit you up. Andrew Limbong
How understanding jealousy could lead to a better relationship Jealousy isn't all bad. When cultivated correctly, it can also be an opportunity to "deepen our awareness of what we want, who we care about and who we are," says research psychologist Joli Hamilton. Andee Tagle Clare Marie Schneider
Arts & Life Quarantine from the closet: A love story told through missed calls A fictional story about two young people navigating their newfound distance during the pandemic, told through their voicemail messages. Simone St. Pierre Nelson
Arts & Life Dating during the pandemic: Swipe right if you've been vaccinated against Covid-19 Dating and relationships have definitely changed over the last year. Some people on the dating scene are also sharing whether they’ve been vaccinated against Covid-19. Or rather, they're claiming as much. Katie Campbell Angela King
February 11th | It's the mask on the first date for me Should you take off your mask on a first date? Vanishing Seattle celebrates and documents the landmarks of yesterday and today. And we have our weekly conversation with Mayor Durkan. Bill Radke
