Episode · No Stupid Questions · 2023-11-19

Books mentioned on 172. Is Marriage Worth It?

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Can long-term relationships do more harm than good? Where is the line between intimacy and codependence?

Mentioned: Smuggler's Cove by Martin Cate and others and The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Smuggler's Cove

   Martin Cate, Rebecca Cate · at 23:35

   Discussed

   “And Eli Finkel, he has this one diagram in his like magnum opus on how our expectations about marriage have changed over time and he calls it 'Mount Maslow.' And there's quite literally a picture of a mountain!”

   Speaker 172. Is Marriage Worth It? 2023-11-19 Listen at 23:35

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   The Things They Carried

   Tim O'Brien · at 34:11

   The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien is a renowned collection of interrelated stories that explores the psychological burdens and realities of American soldiers during the Vietnam War.

   Discussed

   “the best summary on the apparent human need to exaggerate I have heard comes from the short story sweetheart of the song trong which is part of Tim O'Brien's book The Things They Carried so I thought I would share a short quote with you among the men in Alpha Company rat had a reputation for exaggeration and overstatement”

   Speaker 172. Is Marriage Worth It? 2023-11-19 Listen at 34:11

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