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* 1. In what way(s) do you currently engage with Love Letters? [Check all that apply]

I listen to the podcast

I read the newsletter

I read it in in the Globe’s print edition (Globe Magazine and/or the Living Arts section)

I read the column on Boston.com

I read the column on BostonGlobe.com

I follow Love Letters social media

I attend events, virtual or in person

Other (please specify)

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* 2. For those who read the Love Letters advice column, how often do you read it?

Every day

A few times a week

A few times a month

Rarely

Never

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* 3. How long have you been a Love Letters reader or listener?

I just started

One year or less

A few years

I’ve been around from the beginning

I don't remember

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* 4. What is your current relationship marital status?

Single

In a relationship/s

Married

Divorced

Widowed

Other (please specify)

Decline to answer

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* 5. Which statement(s) best reflect the role Love Letters plays in your life? [Check all that apply]

Seek expert guidance

Learn from others

Emotional support

Share advice with others

Shared experiences

Curiosity and Entertainment

Validation

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Your favorite letters/podcast stories are about… [Check all that apply]

Breakups

Cheating

Crushes

Conquering dating fatigue

How to meet people

Divorce

People around my age

Friendships

Parenting

Wedding messes

Anything – as long as it’s somebody else’s problem

Other (please specify)

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* 7. If you’re single and dating, um, how are you doing that? (Or not doing that, lol.) [Check all that apply]

I use apps

I ask people for setups

I have joined clubs – online or in person

I’ve hired a matchmaker

I go to singles events in person

I am putting my intentions silently into the universe – and then scrolling on my phone

While I wait for true love, which is totally fine.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 8. Who do you live with?

My romantic partner (and kids if you have them)

My pet, who loves me unconditionally. Most of the time.

Roommates

I live alone

Other (please specify)

Decline to answer

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* 9. Should Meredith get bangs?

Never

I mean, why not?

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* 10. What do you get out of listening to the podcast? [Check all that apply]

Companionship

The stories

I get distracted – and transported

I learn things that help me in my own lives

I get to forget about my own life for a bit

It helps me fall asleep

I listen while doing chores and errands; it helps me pass the time

I don't listen to the podcast

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If you listen to the Love Letters podcast, what are one-to-three other podcasts that are must-listens for you?

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* 12. If you listen to the podcast, how quickly do you press play when an episode drops?

Immediately. I must hear it.

When a season starts, I wait until there are a few episodes out, so I can binge a bunch.

I’m an infrequently listener, so I’ll get to it … just don’t rush me

I don't listen to the podcast

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 13. Do you wish the Love Letters podcast seasons were longer?

Actually, it’s fine as is

I’d love like … 4 to 6 more episodes a season

If it went all year, I’d listen to every one

I don't listen to the podcast

None of the above

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* 14. Just curious, assuming you like to travel, what would be your dream vacation? Where to?

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* 15. Have you ever sent a letter to the column?

Yes

Almost did, changed my mind

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* 16. Want to send one now? Really, whatever’s been on your mind about your relationship life, ask a question here. Very anonymous. Feel free to go long.

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* 17. For column readers, do you comment?

No, and I don’t read the comments

No, and I do read the comments because they can be hilarious

Yes and I comment frequently

Yes and I weigh in ONLY when I have something essential to say

No and the other commenters are intimidating, and I don’t want that heat!

None of the above

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* 18. Are you currently a subscriber to The Boston Globe/BostonGlobe.com? If not, would you consider subscribing? Select that statement that best describes your situation.

Yes, I’m already a subscriber!

No, I get my content elsewhere for free.

No, I don’t subscribe because I live outside of New England.

I would consider subscribing if there were a discounted rate.

I would consider subscribing for exclusive content, like Love Letters.

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Would you go to a Love Letters event?

Yeah and I have in the past

Yes, for a live podcast recording. Please host a live podcast event near me.

Where I live.

No, I like home. Don’t make me socialize, please.

I’d go to a remote event.

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* 20. Do you follow Love Letters on social media? [Check all that apply]

Yes , on X (formally TWITTER)

Yes, on Instagram

Yes, but I follow Meredith, not Love Letters, on social media

No, because Love Letters is not on TikTok enough, and I'm a TikTok person

I am not into social media right now, thank you very much

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* 21. Did you know there’s a Love Letters newsletter?

Yes and I get it

Yes, but I don’t get it

No, I did not know

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* 22. What might you want in a Love Letters newsletter? [Check all that apply]

Musings from Meredith about Love Letters topics

I’d love to get the week’s letters – and some of the best comments – once a week, so I can binge them

I want the newsletter to tell me if there’s a new podcast episode

I want to have access to giveaways – like tickets, subscriptions to cool things, Love Letters swag, etc.

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 1. In what way(s) do you currently engage with Love Letters? [Check all that apply]

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* 2. For those who read the Love Letters advice column, how often do you read it?

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* 3. How long have you been a Love Letters reader or listener?

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* 4. What is your current relationship marital status?

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* 5. Which statement(s) best reflect the role Love Letters plays in your life? [Check all that apply]

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* 6. Your favorite letters/podcast stories are about… [Check all that apply]

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* 7. If you’re single and dating, um, how are you doing that? (Or not doing that, lol.) [Check all that apply]

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* 8. Who do you live with?

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* 9. Should Meredith get bangs?

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* 10. What do you get out of listening to the podcast? [Check all that apply]

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* 11. If you listen to the Love Letters podcast, what are one-to-three other podcasts that are must-listens for you?

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* 12. If you listen to the podcast, how quickly do you press play when an episode drops?

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* 13. Do you wish the Love Letters podcast seasons were longer?

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* 14. Just curious, assuming you like to travel, what would be your dream vacation? Where to?

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* 15. Have you ever sent a letter to the column?

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* 16. Want to send one now? Really, whatever’s been on your mind about your relationship life, ask a question here. Very anonymous. Feel free to go long.

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* 17. For column readers, do you comment?

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* 18. Are you currently a subscriber to The Boston Globe/BostonGlobe.com? If not, would you consider subscribing? Select that statement that best describes your situation.

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* 19. Would you go to a Love Letters event?

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* 20. Do you follow Love Letters on social media? [Check all that apply]

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* 21. Did you know there’s a Love Letters newsletter?

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* 22. What might you want in a Love Letters newsletter? [Check all that apply]

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* 23. Is there anything else you would like us to know about your experience with Love Letters?