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# "Mankeeping:" When Does Emotional Support Becomes a Burden?
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/to-the-contrary/episode/mankeeping-when-does-emotional-support-becomes-a-burden-sncp4z/
- Published: 2026-05-01T22:45:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-01T23:30:17.000Z
- Description: Explore how "mankeeping" burdens relationships
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: To The Contrary, Season 35, Episode 3507, #ZZZ_Episode_fdf9b520-3756-46d8-95cd-56151b782236, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_75c9c97f-0192-43d1-aac3-0bd66096ba21, #v1.16

On this eye-opening episode, we dive into the complex dynamics of "mankeeping" - what it means, what distinguishes it from a healthy relationship, and what emotional toll it can take. PANEL: Kat Rosenfield, Dr. Nikki Coleman