The Hard Shoulder The Hard Shoulder

Worrying behaviours being normalised in student relationships

Oct 14, 2026 ยท 7m

Topics discussed

Introduction and summary of student relationship survey Guest introduction and initial reaction to findings Nuances of digital behaviors and location sharing The gap between knowing and acting on boundaries Respect for independence and the honeymoon phase Age, maturity, and the need for separateness Shifting relationship needs over time Insecurity in new relationships and college dynamics Healthy love versus smothering closeness Conclusion and final thoughts on the study
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