Category Archives: relationships

Prioritizing Your Relationships

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WE’RE BACK, BABY! After a month long bae-cation, Alex and Jon are back and ready to give it to you straight. This week they discuss the importance of prioritizing your relationship. Many things in life require our attention, work, friends, kids, etc. but keeping a solid foundation with your partner is key to longevity and happiness in your relationship!

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Pursuing Your Passion With Your Partner feat. Currents Management

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Working with your partner might sound like a nightmare to some, but could it be your recipe for success? When you both have shared dreams and goals, the sky’s the limit! This week Alex and Jon talk with their managers turned friends, Ashley and Cameron, about the many benefits of pursuing your passion and building a business with your partner.

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What Is Weaponized Incompetence?

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Does your partner complain about unloading the dishwasher because they “don’t know where things go?” or maybe they don’t do the laundry because they don’t know the “right” way to do it. This behavior is called “weaponized incompetence,” a common form of gaslighting or manipulation. In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the signs of weaponized incompetence in relationships and how you can address it with your partner!

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How Comfortable Is Too Comfortable?

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When you first start dating someone, you might be a little more reserved, dress to impress, and go the extra mile to make a good impression! Eventually, you get to a point in your relationship where you can relax and be yourself. You get comfortable with the person. But what happens when you get a little too comfortable? In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about setting boundaries in your relationship and the importance of consistently putting in the effort. 

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Why Toxic Relationships Are Hard To Leave

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Leaving any relationship is a hard decision, but walking away from a toxic partner can be more complicated than you’d imagine. Your relationship with this person becomes an addiction. A rollercoaster of highs, lows, and unanticipated emotions! But all the while, it feels comfortable for you. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with Corrine, who has recently experienced the challenging efforts of leaving a toxic relationship. Follow Corrine Here! Visit our website www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com Find us on Instagram! Podcast giveittomestraightpodcast Alex IG alexandramadisonn Jon IG jbouffard2 Need advice? Email us! hello@giveittomestraightpodcast.com

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You Don’t Have To Do It Alone Feat. Christie Rocha from Sass Says

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Let’s face it; life is hard. And we can almost guarantee that you are not alone in your struggles. In a world where being independent and self-sufficient is celebrated, it can be hard to accept that you could use a helping hand. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk with their guest Christia Rocha, host of the podcast Sass Says, about the mental health obstacles people struggle with daily. She gives tangible tools and advice on how to seek out a therapist that is the right fit for you and take back time for yourself!

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Preparing For The Holidays And Awkward Family Traditions

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Visiting family for the holidays can be stressful, especially if you’re joining your partner for the first time! Nobody wants to have uncomfortable conversations with family members they hardly know, or worse, join in on awkward traditions. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about preparing for the holidays before things get weird!

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Changing The Stigma Around Couples Counseling feat. Rory and Anna aka. Mellorlite

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Going to couples therapy can be a proactive tool for a healthy relationship! Most people believe that you can only ask for help when things are bad, but that is far from the truth. This week Alex and Jon chat with fellow husband and wife TikTokers, Anna and Rory (aka. Mellorlite) about the benefits of couples therapy! They’ve teamed up with Actually, an online couples couseling platform, to change the stigma surrounding couples therapy. 

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Using The Enneagram As A Tool For Life feat. Sydney and Erin From The Enneagram (Non) Experts

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Another personality test? You bet! In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon chat with enneagram experts *ahem*, “non” experts, on all things enneagram. There are 9 enneagram personality types that can be used as a tool to help us gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the people around us! Sydney and Erin dive deep into how we can use the enneagram to better recognize “why” we are the way that we are.

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Can Men And Women Be “Just Friends”?

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People continue to disagree on this controversial topic, “can men and women just be friends”? Hundreds of romantic comedies address this question based on heterosexual relationships because it is all too common! In this episode, Alex and Jon talk about setting boundaries, what is considered crossing a line, and the age-old question, can you JUST be friends?!

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