Just Break Up: Relationship Advice from Your Queer Besties Episode 172: Is It Us, or Is It Capitalism?
Dec 20, 2021
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Pregnancy Announcement And Acknowledging Loss
- Sierra announced she and her wife are expecting a baby girl in April and acknowledged past pregnancy loss made such announcements complicated.
- She described persistent morning sickness, an anatomy scan, and gratitude for listener support while creating space for others' painful feelings around pregnancies.
Capitalism Inflates Growth Pressure
- The hosts frame stagnation in relationships as partly produced by capitalism which demands constant productivity and growth.
- They note exhaustion from low‑pay hourly work, pandemic fatigue, and political anxiety reduce capacity for
Reframe Rest As Relationship Maintenance
- Reframe rest as necessary maintenance rather than laziness and allow relationships to operate at sustainable speeds.
- Try carving small habits (journaling, brief meditation) instead of expecting constant high performance; recognize couples can 'rest together' without moral judgment.