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Saints & Sinners — The Big Divide
In this episode, Lauren and Ben discuss Episode 3 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
In this episode, Lauren and Ben discuss Episode 3 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' sharing their personal updates before diving into key events such as a potluck confrontation, a controversial graduation party, and the impact of breaking community norms. They provide insights into Mormon culture, including health codes and gender roles, and compare these to norms within the swinger community. The episode concludes with an analysis of the growing divide between the 'saints' and 'sinners' within the group, highlighted by a controversial Galentine's Day party.
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Lauren, a swinger, and Ben, who is polyamorous, set the stage by introducing themselves and sharing their frustrations with how the media often misrepresents their communities.
It is difficult to see our partners in emotional distress, especially if we feel our actions have caused or contributed to it. The knee-jerk reaction to fix the problem by removing the stressor is not necessarily always the healthiest answer. Surprising? Read on...
In this episode, Lauren and Ben discuss Episode 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and share their personal updates before diving into THE key event, the “sh*t show” of the birthday celebration weekend.