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23. “I Do” Not Care About Your Feelings

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Weddings are full of fun, celebrations, and most of all….opinions.  Unsolicited advice from family can make the already stressful wedding planning process even worse.  In this episode, Jon and Alex talk through the struggles of dating in your 30s, the best way to motivate your partner, dealing with a sister who has wedding entitlement, asking why you didn’t get a +1 to the wedding, and when your first love comes back into the picture after 8 years.

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(00:00) Intro

(18:03) Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy

(20:35) What’s The Best Way To Motivate Your Partner?

(24:43) Dating In Your 30s Is Hard

(26:12) Are There Rules For Picking Your Groomsmen?

(29:49) What Her Fiancé Doesn’t Know Won’t Hurt Him, Right?

(33:15) Wedding Entitlement Is A Real Thing And It’s A Problem

(37:29) Learn To Take A Joke

(41:11) Grandmas And Weddings 

(44:52) Why Didn’t I Get A +1?

(48:49) Icks

(52:24) Listener Review

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22. Should You Get Involved Or Mind Your Business?

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There’s a fine line between knowing whether to speak up or if you should keep your thoughts to yourself.  No matter the road you choose to take, the consequences of that decision can have a lasting impact on even the strongest of relationships.  In this episode, Alex and Jon take on questions about not standing up to your parents when it comes to the love of your life, navigating a relationship with a controlling boyfriend, the trouble with a workplace romance, and how to deal with a 7 year old secret that finally comes to light and threatens the trust of a marriage.

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(00:00) Intro

(10:31) Can you get the spark back?

(13:17) Is it a bad sign when your wife stops sharing her location?

(17:44) Are you required to like your partner’s friends?

(19:44) Sex is a team sport, everyone needs to finish

(28:02) My parents opinion is the reason I ended things

(34:53) Is my boyfriend trying to control my life?

(39:20) I told my sister she can do better and now I’m the bad person

(41:40) When do your neighbors’ arguments become a safety concern for you?

(46:24) I left my relationship for a coworker and now he won’t leave his

(50:14) Can a secret from 7 years ago instantly end your marriage?

(57:01) Icks

(1:02:11) Listener Review

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21. Quit Playing Dumb

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Why do people do things they know are wrong and then try to rationalize their actions?  In this episode, Jon and Alex examine the consequences of a partner knowingly crossing the line with another man, the problem with flirting in the workplace, how jealousy can put an irreparable rift between you and your partner, and when your best friend’s husband goes from liking your photos to getting physical.

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(00:00) Intro

(10:26) Saving Money When Planning Your Wedding

(13:33) Balancing Different Sleep Schedules

(16:04) So When Are You Having Kids?

(18:41) Dealing With The Neighbors Terrible Kids

(22:30) Inviting An Old FWB To A Family Funeral Isn’t A Good Idea

(27:02) How Do You Tell Your BFF That Her Husband Is Coming On To You?

(30:24) Is Flirting In The Workplace Harmless?

(37:42) Jealousy Will Be The End Of Your Relationship

(41:46) Is It Ever Ok To Give Your Number To A Guy If You’re Engaged?

(51:13) You Could At Least Get My Name Right

(53:23) Icks

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20. Forgiving, Forgetting, and Always Remembering

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The best thing to do is forgive and forget…or is it?  In this episode, Alex and Jon explore the complexities of forgiving past mistakes while acknowledging the importance of learning from them. Your gracious, gracious hosts also discuss the quality of the dating pool in 2023, a one night stand becoming your sister-in-law, and proving to your virginity taker that you’ve gotten better in bed.

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(00:00) Intro

(10:19) If You’re Not Fighting, Is It Real?

(11:43) Could You Date Someone With The Same Name As A Relative?

(14:50) Are We Moving Too Fast?

(16:50) Family Bonding Isn’t Always Easy

(18:43) Can You Pursue Romance With One Of Your Patients?

(27:26) Proving You’re Better In Bed Than Your First Time

(30:30) Is Social Media A Valid Reason To Call Off Your Wedding?

(35:15) Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid

(38:20) When Your Boyfriend Won’t Delete His Homemade Videos

(41:03) So Your Fiancé’s One Night Stand Marries Into The Family

(46:34) The Dating Pool Is So Bad You Call Off Your Separation

(54:14) Icks

(1:00:42) Listener Review

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19. The Art of Letting Go

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Moving on from a past relationship takes time. But how much time is too much? In this episode, Jon and Alex dive into listener questions about not having closure with the one that got away, being ghosted by your best friend, finding a true BFF as an adult, and the impact of distance when you want to take the next step.

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8:59 Is it a red flag if your husband doesn’t wear his wedding ring?

11:18 Should your boyfriend of 2 years still be living with his child’s mother?

12:43 The pros and cons of the east and west coast

15:55 Dealing with jealous friends

18:39 Letting go of the one that got away

23:53 Being ghosted by your best friend

30:08 Can you be happy if you don’t have that one, true BFF in your life?

35:12 When a bad coworker starts to affect your work, what do you do?

39:29 Should you let distance stop you from expressing you feel about someone?

46:20 Icks

51:23 Listener Review

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18. Pick and Choose Your Battles

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Are you truly happy in your marriage if you’re still craving the attention of your ex?  In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about a wife pursuing the attention of her ex, the pitfalls of destination weddings, conflicting opinions on how to do the laundry, and when group chats cross the line.

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17. Uncovering Family Secrets

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In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about catching your parents in a lie, when your partner cheats and you keep it to yourself, and finding out your baby was named after the one that got away. As a bonus, Jon and Alex have an update from a listener submission from their last episode and whether or not she said yes.

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16. The Complications of Being Too Honest

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Should your body count hurt your current relationship? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about one partner’s body count creating tension in the relationship, how to deal with the anxiety that comes with flying, the dos and don’ts of gift giving in a marriage, and the rift finances can cause between you and your partner. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here!

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14. How Much Me Time Is Too Much?

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Taking time to yourself is essential, but when does it take a toll on your relationship? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about having a celebrity hall pass, building trust with the in-laws, and sharing a home with your spouse and siblings.

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12. The Evolution Of Attractiveness

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Is it possible to only be attracted to the physical? In this episode, Alex and Jon address a listener question referencing a study about attractiveness changing as we age. Other topics include belittling your significant other in public, gaining confidence, and stealing back an ex. They wrap up the episode with a debate about the true definition of weaponized incompetence.

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