Former dating columnist educated in trauma recovery exploring dating, internet culture, and human behavior to help women spot patterns, trust their intuition, and read people better. Hosted by Christan Marashio.
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On its face, A Toxic Love Story is about cyberstalking, online harassment, and a love triangle gone wrong. But after careful examination, it’s actually a tale about the dangers male-centered women present and how triangulation is used in abusive relationships. *This episode contains spoilers from the documentary ******************************************************Join the Inner…
In this episode, I break down a viral Threads video that many people believed showed a "crazy ex girlfriend." But after watching it multiple times and slowing it down frame by frame, I noticed details that completely changed my interpretation. We look at the edited cuts, body language, verbal statements, and behaviors that were easy to miss on a first viewing. Rather than discussing guilt or…
Therapy-speak. Trauma dumping. Parasocial intimacy. Let’s talk about the rise of the “emotionally slutty” man online. In this episode, I break down the difference between genuine vulnerability and performative oversharing, plus the social media archetypes using emotional openness to build attention, validation, and the illusion of intimacy. Read the full post here:…
Why do people show interest, create momentum, and then suddenly pull away? In this episode, I break down mixed signals, pattern shifts, and why your intuition is usually right when something feels off in dating and situationships. SUBSCRIBE TO MY PATREON OR SUBSTACK TO LISTEN TO SUBSCRIBER-ONLY ADVICE CONTENT Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/characteranalysispod Substack- …
What happens when your friend keeps choosing chaos over you? In this teaser episode of Character Analysis, we break down toxic friendships, male-centered behavior, and the real reason some people stay stuck in unhealthy relationship cycles. From trauma bonds and dopamine highs to emotional burnout, this is about knowing your breaking point and when it’s time to step back. Listen to the full…
In this episode of Character Analysis , I break down one of the most relatable moments from Sex and the City: realizing someone doesn’t like you… and not knowing why. Using Carrie Bradshaw and the infamous “Face Girl” moment, we get into why these interactions stick with us, why we spiral, and what it actually means when something like this bothers you more than it should. We’ll talk intuition vs…
Enjoy the latest Character Analysis episode and be sure to follow us on Spotify Today, I want to talk about not just your garden variety toxic the, but your persuasive, charismatic liar that can demolish your life and sense of reality brick by brick. In this episode, I’m breaking down the dangerous type of liar. The kind who can look you dead in the face, stay perfectly calm, and convince an…
Enjoy the latest episode of Character Analysis. How about we stop normalizing quickie engagements? Yesterday, People magazine announced the engagement of influencer Danielle Walter and her boyfriend, Lucas Alcantara. True to form, any woman who expressed skepticism about the upcoming nuptials was labeled a Bitter Betty. Because when a relationship is built in public, God forbid people analyze what…
Cross-posting my latest Character Analysis episode here. Make sure to follow Character Analysis on Spotify to get notifications of new episodes. If every straight man on your dating apps says Good Will Hunting is his favorite movie, that’s not taste. That’s a red flag with a screenplay. In this episode, I break down why men relate to Will, how avoidant attachment shows up in straight single…
Carrie Bradshaw gave us a lot of ideas. Not all of them were good. A creator recently shared a story about a “social experiment” she conducted with her friends. She invited about 25 women to celebrate her 35th birthday with a destination trip and was devastated by the response she got from her friends. Enjoy a preview of this week's subscriber-only Character Analysis episode. If you'd like to…
