June 26, 2026
Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird, Jason Biggs Divorce Rumors, Dorit Kemsley & PK, Dating Recession | EP 60
What happens when finding a relationship feels harder than ever? This week, divorce attorneys Raif and Rahul explore the forces reshaping modern dating, from social media's influence on how we connect to the growing concerns behind the so-called dating recession.
Along the way, Raif and Rahul discuss Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird's lasting partnership, the headlines surrounding Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen, and the ongoing questions about Dorit and PK's marriage. Drawing on their experience as divorce lawyers, they explore what these high-profile relationships reveal about commitment, communication, and navigating life under public scrutiny.
The conversation then shifts to the challenges many singles face in today's dating landscape. Are dating apps helping or hurting our chances of finding meaningful connections? Has social media changed our expectations of relationships? And what role does real-world interaction still play in building lasting partnerships?
From celebrity couples to broader dating trends, Raif and Rahul bring a divorce lawyer's perspective you won't get from the gossip cycle, examining the relationship patterns, cultural shifts, and practical lessons shaping the way people connect today.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:47 Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird: What Really Happened
11:16 Jason Biggs & Jenny Mollen: 18 Years, Then This
16:09 Dorit Kemsley & PK: The Messy Split Explained
26:55 Why Nobody's Dating Anymore (The "Dating Recession")
35:05 Why Dating Apps Are Failing You
37:08 How to Actually Meet People in Real Life
Episode Links:
Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe Announce Split After Nearly a Decade Together (Sports Illustrated, April 18, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4gAPu01
Ex-USWNT Star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA Great Sue Bird Announce Shocking Split After 10 Years (Fox News, April 17, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4uMEDUp
Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe Announce Separation on Social Media (ESPN, April 17, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4w8fPr2
Jason Biggs and Wife Jenny Mollen Split After 18 Years of Marriage (Exclusive) - https://bit.ly/3SdYm1L
RHOBH’s Dorit Kemsley Alleges Ex-PK Stopped Paying Electricity Amid Bitter Divorce (TMZ, May 12, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4eDJqBp
RHOBH’s Dorit Kemsley Makes Another Big Accusation Against Husband PK in Divorce Battle (Reality Tea, May 13, 2026) - https://bit.ly/43Rr6Qf
Dorit Kemsley Texts Exposed Amid PK Divorce Battle (Reality Tea, May 11, 2026) - https://bit.ly/44owdaR
RHOBH’s Dorit Kemsley Files for Divorce from Husband PK Kemsley After 10 Years of Marriage (People, April 25, 2025) - https://bit.ly/3So0gwL
State of Our Unions 2026: The Dating Recession (Wheatley Institute / Institute for Family Studies, February 10, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4eFmrGa
Survey Data Show We’re Now in a Dating Recession (Psychology Today, May 19, 2026) - https://bit.ly/4uOJnc4
Report: Only 1 in 3 Young Adults Actively Dating (PR Newswire, February 10, 2026) - https://bit.ly/44uwFUV
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