Affairs

This podcast references a blog post, written by The Mindful Modern Mistress, a dating and sexual confidence coach. In the post, she shares a love letter that touches on the longing in affairs, situationships and unrequited love. The letter expresses deep and abiding feelings, describing how thoughts of this person permeate the writer's daily life and bring a sense of safety and home. The letter acknowledges the complex nature of their connection, hinting at limitations or unspoken aspects, yet emphasizes that this relationship offers a unique depth and authenticity the writer would choose above all else. The narrative also...

A blog post by The Mindful Modern Mistress features a poem exploring a mistress's perspective on a relationship. The poem contrasts the fleeting nature of their shared moments with the mistress's significant emotional investment. It suggests that the relationship's value is subjective and dependent on the mistress's perception. Ultimately, the poem highlights the ephemeral and sorrowful nature of their connection. A call to action at the end invites readers seeking guidance to schedule a coaching session if they feel the need for a safe space.

The Mindful Modern Mistress, a dating and sex coach, shares her personal journey into ethical non-monogamy and BDSM. She recounts her experiences in an unhappy marriage, her eventual divorce, and the sexual liberation she found in extramarital affairs. The Mistress details her struggles with finding fulfillment in dating after the divorce and the challenges of navigating a long-term affair with a married man. Her story explores the complexities of non-traditional relationships, the pursuit of self-discovery, and the complexities of healing from past trauma.

This podcast focuses on a passage from a book on open relationships and nonmonogamy. It argues that the traditional view of infidelity, particularly "affairs," as inherently immoral or shameful is outdated and harmful. The author challenges societal views by suggesting that affairs can be a form of exploration and self-discovery, potentially even improving primary relationships when navigated mindfully. They criticize the hypocrisy of a society that condemns infidelity while simultaneously profiting from it through entertainment and media, advocating for greater acceptance and understanding of personal choices that can still hold integrity.

The author, a self-proclaimed "Mindful Modern Mistress," explores the intricate dynamics of long-term affairs from the mistress's perspective. Through evocative imagery of Alice in Wonderland, the author compares the experience of a long-term affair to a confusing, often exhilarating, and always emotionally demanding world. The author emphasizes the complex emotional entanglements that can arise from these unconventional relationships, emphasizing that denial of feelings is both damaging and ultimately futile. The author argues that these affairs are often filled with love but can also lead to insecurity and uncertainty, requiring a constant effort to navigate emotional complexities and manage expectations.<...

The author, a self-proclaimed "Mindful Modern Mistress," explores the intricate dynamics of long-term affairs from the mistress's perspective. Through evocative imagery of Alice in Wonderland, the author compares the experience of a long-term affair to a confusing, often exhilarating, and always emotionally demanding world. The author emphasizes the complex emotional entanglements that can arise from these unconventional relationships, emphasizing that denial of feelings is both damaging and ultimately futile. The author argues that these affairs are often filled with love but can also lead to insecurity and uncertainty, requiring a constant effort to navigate emotional complexities and manage expectations.<...