Love Project: Dating, boundaries & healthy relationships

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson explores the exhausting reality of emotional labor in marriage and long-term partnerships. If you feel like you are the only adult in your relationship, constantly managing schedules, remembering birthdays, and anticipating your partner's needs while they remain oblivious, this episode is for you. We define emotional labor not just as chores, but as the invisible mental load of...

This episode of Love Project explores the profound and often invisible grief of platonic betrayal, offering a compassionate guide for anyone healing from the loss of a best friend or deep friendship. Host Alexandra Wilson validates that this type of heartbreak is just as painful as romantic breakup, even though society offers no script, funeral, or public permission to mourn it. If you are struggling with the silent pain of a frien...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson explores the complex and often unspoken grief that accompanies marriage: missing who you were before you said 'I do.' This conversation is for anyone in a committed relationship who feels a subtle sense of loss regarding their former autonomy, spontaneity, or singular identity. We normalize the feeling of mourning your pre-marriage self, clarifying that this is not a sign of fa...

Navigating the 'Ex-Party Dilemma' is one of the most anxiety-inducing social scenarios in modern dating, but you don't have to face it alone. This episode of Love Project explores how to attend shared social events—like weddings, birthdays, or gallery openings—with your ex-partner present without losing your emotional peace. Host Alexandra Wilson breaks down the psychological triggers that make these situations feel lik...

This episode of Love Project explores the painful but common realization that your marriage has become emotionally empty, even if it appears stable on the surface. Host Alexandra Wilson distinguishes between healthy conflict and the chilling silence of disconnection, offering a compassionate guide for women who feel alone in their relationships despite being physically together. If you have ever wondered why you feel isolated from ...

This episode of Love Project explores the profound pain and complex healing process of platonic betrayal, specifically focusing on the devastation caused when a best friend breaks your trust. Host Alexandra Wilson addresses listeners who are grieving the loss of a close friendship, validating that this type of heartbreak is just as significant as romantic breakup grief. The discussion provides actionable advice for navigating the u...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson offers a compassionate yet firm guide on how to support a friend through addiction without losing your own identity or well-being. This conversation is essential for anyone who has ever felt exhausted by the emotional labor of loving someone struggling with substance abuse, codependency, or compulsive behaviors. The episode begins by validating the heavy silence and isolation t...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson explores the complex and often invisible wounds of long-term emotional neglect in relationships. Unlike dramatic betrayals like cheating or public humiliation, emotional neglect creates a deep silence that leaves partners feeling invisible, unheard, and unsafe for years. This guide is essential for anyone who has spent time feeling like they were shouting into a void, validatin...

This episode of Love Project, hosted by Alexandra Wilson, offers a compassionate and realistic guide to navigating the first month after discovering infidelity. It is designed for individuals who are either the betrayed partner or the one who strayed, providing essential tools for healing without losing your sense of self. The conversation dismantles the myth that reconciliation means hitting a reset button; instead, it frames this...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson explores the damaging dynamic of weaponized silence in romantic relationships. This guide is designed for individuals who feel anxious, confused, or responsible when their partner shuts down during conflicts. You will learn to distinguish between healthy space and punitive withdrawal, understanding that silence used as a tactic is often a power move disguised as disengagement r...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson explores the profound pain and complexity of forgiving a best friend who has betrayed your trust through romantic infidelity. This guide is essential for anyone navigating the unique grief of losing a platonic bond while simultaneously dealing with heartbreak from a partner or ex. Unlike standard dating advice, this conversation delves into the specific psychology of 'home inva...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson explores the complex emotional landscape of maintaining deep friendships when one partner remains monogamous while the other enters polyamory. This guide is essential for anyone navigating the 'invisible contract' of long-term friendship, offering practical advice on how to bridge the gap between different relationship structures without losing your bond. If you’ve ever f...

This episode of Love Project explores the complex dynamics between mothers-in-law and new parents, offering practical strategies for reclaiming parenting autonomy without damaging family relationships. Hosted by Alexandra Wilson, this conversation is designed for women who feel overwhelmed by unsolicited advice, criticism, or overstepping from in-laws regarding their child's nap schedules, diet, discipline, or daily routines. It ad...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson offers a compassionate and practical guide for couples navigating the emotional turbulence of infertility. This discussion is specifically designed for partners who feel isolated in their grief, exploring how to maintain intimacy and connection when the desire for a child becomes a source of stress rather than joy. The episode addresses the heavy silence that can settle between...

This episode of Love Project explores the quiet, often overlooked grief that accompanies a best friend moving away. Host Alexandra Wilson addresses the specific hollow ache of realizing your closest confidante is now just a name on your phone screen. This conversation is for anyone experiencing the slow drift of a friendship due to distance, life changes, or diverging paths, offering validation that this pain is real and worthy of ...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson tackles the critical yet often avoided topic of financial transparency in dating and relationships. She explores the concept of 'financial silence' as a major red flag, explaining how a partner's refusal to discuss money, debt, savings, or future planning is not just about cash—it’s about whether they view you as an equal partner or merely a passenger in their life....

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson explores the dangerous habit of falling in love with a man's potential rather than his reality. This guide is designed for women who find themselves exhausted by mixed signals, lukewarm interest, and the emotional labor of trying to 'fix' or change their partners. If you are tired of dating emotionally unavailable men or building elaborate fantasies about who someone could be i...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson explores the complex and often silent dynamics of financial transparency in romantic relationships. When a partner refuses to discuss money, it is rarely just about numbers; it is a profound test of trust, vulnerability, and shared vision for the future. This episode is designed for individuals navigating dating, serious relationships, or marriage who feel stuck in cycles of av...

In this episode of Love Project, host Alexandra Wilson delivers a candid and essential reality check on dating with a significant age gap. This discussion is specifically designed for individuals navigating relationships where there is a substantial difference in life stage, financial status, or social capital between partners. The core premise challenges the romanticized notion that love exists in a vacuum, arguing instead that la...