The Space Between Venus and Mars

In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we're exploring the relationship between time and love: how long it takes to fall for someone, what it means when love doesn't last, and whether an ending can erase the value of everything that came before it. We spend so much of our lives thinking about time: how much we have, how much we've lost, and whether we're using it wise...

In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we're exploring the complicated relationship between love, money, and independence—and what happens when the reasons we come together begin to change. For a long time, love and money have been closely intertwined. Marriage could mean stability, security, and a way to build a life together. But as financial independence becomes more attainabl...

Before ghosting, there was simply… being stood up. So how did we go from someone not showing up to describing their disappearance with a supernatural being? In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we’re getting into the strange, confusing, and sometimes painfully familiar world of ghosting. What actually counts as ghosting? Is everyone’s definition of it the same? Why do people disapp...

What happens when heartbreak doesn’t make you give up on love? In this episode of the Space Between Venus and Mars, we’re joined by The Butterfly , a friend of more than ten years, to talk about her journey through heartbreak, dating, and the pursuit of love—and everything those experiences have taught her along the way. We talk about the relationships that broke her heart, the lessons she carried...

In this episode on The Space Between Venus and Mars, we explore the growing idea of women decentering men from their lives and question what that can look like within modern relationships. Does it mean choosing independence over partnership? Avoiding relationships altogether? Or can a woman be married, in love, and supported while still remaining at the center of her own life? Inspired by America’...

What happens when the desire to be loved turns into the fear of being without someone? For our 13th episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we dive into Curry Barker’s Obsession and the unsettling ways its story can reflect the darker side of modern dating. Beneath the horror, the film raises questions about attachment, rejection, control, and what can happen when the boundaries between love...

In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we take a closer look at reality dating shows and the culture they've helped create. While these shows promise the possibility of finding love, they also offer something else: visibility, influence, and opportunities that can extend far beyond the final episode. We explore how reality television has blurred the line between authentic connect...

Can the stars tell us who we are—or are they simply helping us understand ourselves? In this episode, we explore the growing role astrology plays in modern life and dating. What began with a conversation with an Uber driver in Los Angeles who decided to leave the city after learning what her birth chart supposedly revealed, it became a much larger discussion about the influence astrology has on th...

For the tenth episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we're joined by our friend Paul, who has been married for 25 years, to explore what it actually takes to build and sustain a long-term partnership. Through stories, reflections, and honest conversation, Paul shares his experiences navigating marriage, relationship dynamics, and the evolving roles men and women play within a partnership...

In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we’re trying something a little different today! We’re traveling “Light-Years Away” to the year 2022 to reexamine the Will Smith Oscar’s slap towards Chris Rock.  We take a deep dive into the controversy surrounding the slap. We discuss the different challenges Will and Jada face in their Hollywood marriage. What motivated Will to go up on stage...

In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we explore the concept of media silos—the personalized digital worlds created by our algorithms, interests, and online habits. From the content men are consuming to the content women are consuming, we examine how social media, podcasts, news, and influencers can shape entirely different perspectives on the same issues. With an infinite amount of...

In this episode of the Space Between Venus and Mars, we explore the growing online fascination with “tradwives” — women embracing or performing ideals tied to traditional femininity, homemaking, and domestic life. Inspired in part by the themes and imagery of Don’t Worry Darling , we examine the tension between authenticity and performance in the modern representation of womanhood. From carefully...

In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we explore the space between wanting love and believing we’re truly ready to receive it. Both men and women express the desire for connection, yet many struggle to fully step into relationships — not just because of timing, but because of deeper feelings of insecurity, avoidance, and self-doubt. We unpack the patterns that can hold people back,...

In this episode of the Space Between Venus and Mars, we explore the rise of “looksmaxxing” — a growing trend, largely among men, focused on maximizing physical appearance to increase attractiveness. From strict routines to highly specific ideals around facial proportions and symmetry, we examine the lengths some are willing to go to attract a partner. But is this really new? We compare looksmaxxin...

In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we revisit the cultural legacy of When Harry Met Sally and its lasting influence on how we think about male-female relationships. From emotional intimacy to unspoken attraction, we explore the tension that can exist within these friendships and why this question continues to spark debate. We also look beyond modern dating and into the past, expl...

In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we revisit the world of pickup artist culture and the ideas that shaped it - from confidence tactics and attraction techniques to so-called "mating strategies." We explore why these approaches appealed to men struggling on the dating scene and how they promised a formula for confidence and connection. We also examine how some of these same dynam...

In this episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars, we unpack a recent cultural shift that has been quietly reshaping modern relationships. From heterofatalism and constant rejection to the pressure of appearing fiercely independent and self-sustaining. Inspired by the Vogue article that sparked debate about boyfriends, we explore why some women feel the need to “hide” their partners, downplay th...

In our first episode of The Space Between Venus and Mars , we explore the cultural evolution of relationships. Through curiosity rather than criticism, we examine the growing emotional gap between men and women, and the struggle many face when trying to build something meaningful. Sources:  The End of Love: A Sociology of Negative Relations Book by Eva Illouz The Will to Change Book by Bell Hooks...