Love Letters

Meredith has long been interested in the Kinsey Institute, a place were researchers focus their work on sex and relationships.In this episode, Meredith interviews Kinsey Executive Director Justin Garcia about his new book, “The Intimate Animal: The Science of Sex, Fidelity, and Why We Live and Die for Love.”Meredith read the book in one sitting.Her conversation with Justin covers many topics including monogamy, emotional intimacy, and how to keep long relationships working.They also discuss the concept of “slow love,” and why younger people think of marriage as the end of a road, as opposed to the beginning.Remember, Love Letters is also an advice column. When you ask a question, you help others wondering the same thing. Email your question to [email protected] up for Meredith’s newsletter at Boston.com/meredith.
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Third wheeling has long had a bad reputation. If you’re a single person, you may have heard that hanging out with a couple makes you the odd person out.

But Meredith doesn’t believe that. She LOVES third wheels – and has third wheeled with plenty of couples.

In this episode, Meredith’s sister, Brette, explains how her social life, as a newly divorced person, involves hanging out with a bunch of wonderful couples. Brette says that being a third wheel has broadened her community and enriched her soul.

Meredith also interviews Brad and Marco, one of the couples for whom Brette third wheels. They explain why having a shared friend makes their relationship stronger.

Consider this episode a guide to being a platonic third, and a love letter to third wheels and the couples who truly believe “the more the merrier.”
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Must you block your ex on social media?

Maybe. Probably.

It could make your breakup a lot easier to deal with.

In this episode, Meredith talks to Love Letters podcast producer Jazmin Aguilera about Jazmin’s recent breakup. They listen to a classic episode about exes and social media, and talk about what lessons ring true in 2026.Enjoy a discussion about letting go in person and online.Remember, Love Letters is also an anonymous advice column. When you ask a relationship question, you help others wondering the same thing. Email your question to [email protected].

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We at Love Letters want to know about a podcast called The Tamsen Show. Hosted by Emmy winning journalist and NY Times best selling author Tamsen Fadel who interviews inspiring women like Emily Willis and Naomi Watts, who are rewriting the rules. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

We at Love Letters want to know about a podcast called The Tamsen Show. Hosted by Emmy winning journalist and NY Times best selling author Tamsen Fadel who interviews inspiring women like Emily Willis and Naomi Watts, who are rewriting the rules. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.