🎙️ Love Matters – India's #1 podcast on love, sex, and relationships Dating, desire, identity, marriage – nothing’s off-limits. Hosted by Leeza Mangaldas, India’s boldest voice on pleasure and relationships, Love Matters dives into the stuff we all think about but rarely say out loud. Honest convos. No shame. Just real stories about love and sexuality in today’s India. 🎧 New episodes every two weeks! 📩 Got a story, question, or feedback? Reach us at lovematters@dw.com A co-production by The Indian Express & DW.

Episode 57 November 1, 2025

Why “Living Apart Together” Might Be the Key to Happier Relationships | Supriya Joshi

On this episode of Love Matters, stand-up comedian and creative writer Supriya Joshi talks about her experience with Living Apart Together (LAT) – a modern relationship style where couples choose to maintain their own spaces while staying emotionally connected. From balancing independence, freedom, and love, to the challenges and joys of long-distance connections, Supriya shares candid insights on why space might actually strengthen relationships.

Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas?igsh=YnlsNGs4aDdyMXV6

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leezamangaldas1?si=UHzm8giwj5RJqHtF

Supriya Joshi’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/supaarwoman/?hl=en

CREDITS:

Produced by:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)
Khyati Rajvanshi (IE)

Researcher & Editor
Sana Rizvi (DW)

Video Editor:
Meetesh Dixit (IE)

Project Manager:
Patricia Szilagyi (DW)

Executive Producer:
Melanie von Marschalck (DW)
Anant Nath Sharma (IE)

Editorial Support:

Shashank Bhargava (IE)
Prerana Deshpande (DW)

Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express.

Learn more about DW:
https://www.dw.com

Why “Living Apart Together” Might Be the Key to Happier Relationships | Supriya Joshi On this episode of Love Matters, stand-up comedian and creative writer Supriya Joshi talks about her experience with Living Apart Together (LAT) – a modern relationship style where couples choose to maintain their own spaces while staying emotionally connected. From balancing independence, freedom, and love, to the challenges and joys of long-distance connections, Supriya shares candid insights on why space might actually strengthen relationships. Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas?igsh=YnlsNGs4aDdyMXV6 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@leezamangaldas1?si=UHzm8giwj5RJqHtF Supriya Joshi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supaarwoman/?hl=en CREDITS: Produced by: Patricia Szilagyi (DW) Khyati Rajvanshi (IE) Researcher & Editor Sana Rizvi (DW) Video Editor: Meetesh Dixit (IE) Project Manager: Patricia Szilagyi (DW) Executive Producer: Melanie von Marschalck (DW) Anant Nath Sharma (IE) Editorial Support: Shashank Bhargava (IE) Prerana Deshpande (DW) Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas is an initiative by DW, Germany’s international broadcaster. It is produced by DW and The Indian Express. Learn more about DW: https://www.dw.com

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