# 438 - Aromantic Partnerships Matter Too ![rw-book-cover](https://wsrv.nl/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmegaphone.imgix.net%2Fpodcasts%2F6c909720-2f0e-11e9-a20c-33258e821e00%2Fimage%2FPodcast_Image_2023__1_.jpg%3Fixlib%3Drails-4.3.1%26max-w%3D3000%26max-h%3D3000%26fit%3Dcrop%26auto%3Dformat%2Ccompress&w=100&h=100) URL:: https://share.snipd.com/episode/5560be7e-f8ab-42bb-9896-97a46f59f3bb Author:: Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships ## AI-Generated Summary None ## Highlights > 1min Snip ([Time 0:01:03](https://share.snipd.com/snip/89fa2336-e0c2-4a13-93de-66cd5dfb8504)) ## New highlights added March 10, 2024 at 1:25 PM > Episode AI notes > 1. Dr. Elizabeth Brake coined the term 'modern normativity' to describe societal pressure towards pursuing romantic, sexual, long-term, monogamous relationships, assuming everyone desires the same. > 2. This societal belief undermines individuals who don't conform to the ideal, such as aromantic or non-monogamous individuals, leading to the marginalization of single people. > 3. It is crucial to question the societal narrative that prioritizes this relationship model over others, recognize the harm it causes, and advocate for a cultural shift towards inclusivity and acceptance. ([Time 0:00:00](https://share.snipd.com/episode-takeaways/5d4cdf03-89b8-4cf9-9b9d-f931043ec2ba))