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25. Unlike Burger King You Can’t Have It Your Way



You can’t always get what you want in relationships, you have to learn to work together and compromise.  But what happens when one partner can’t remove their own self interests for the good of the relationship?  In this episode, Jon and Alex tackle questions about setting boundaries with your own family after marriage, a husbands kink not working for his wife, the mental toll being a teacher takes on a person, opening your marriage to same-sex partners only, and how to deal with your best friends new girlfriend who has some hoe tendencies.

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(00:00) Intro

(08:02) So Jon, What Are Your Thoughts On Alex Being The Social, Talkative Half Of The Marriage?

(10:03) When You Live In The Same Town As Your Family, You Must Have Boundaries

(12:47) Can Your Partners Extreme Kink Be Too Much For You To Handle?

(15:55) The Struggles Of Being A Teacher

(18:00) I Love Dogs, I Just Don’t Love My Girlfriends Dog

(21:27) Is It Possible To Remain Close To Your Exes Parents With Your New Boyfriend?

(26:11) An Open Marriage With A Twist

(30:23) Coparenting Is Hard Enough Without A Jealous Boyfriend

(33:27) Maintaining Friendships After Moving Out Of Town

(37:03) Everyone Understands Personal Space Except Mother In Laws

(42:53) My Best Friends Girlfriend Gives Off Serious Hoe Vibes

(46:12) Icks

(50:38) Listener Review

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24. The Power Of Appreciation



Many of us might question why our relationships’ initial butterflies and excitement seem to fade over time. Is it a sign of complacency? Or is this just normal? In this episode, Alex and Jon take on listener questions about finances in a relationship, whether or not you come clean about cheating when your partner already knows, missing out on your hoe phase, and dealing with in-laws who are borderline body shaming your spouse.

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(00:00) Intro

(10:34) Are Finances A Taboo Topic?

(12:44) I’ve Been Unfaithful But Don’t Want To Lose My Boyfriend

(16:58) The Ups And Downs Of A Long Engagement

(21:10) My Boyfriend Isn’t The Same Person That I Fell In Love With

(26:26) So You Never Had A Hoe Phase

(31:42) Are Steady, Secure Relationships Lame?

(35:35) The Impact Of The Pandemic On Your Relationship

(39:37) I’m Ready To Settle Down, But I’m Not Ready To Settle Down

(42:47) Is Giving Out Your Number Always A Hard No If You’re Committed?

(46:25) How Do You Handle In Laws Who Are Getting Too Personal?

(50:59) Icks

(54:02) Listener Review

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23. “I Do” Not Care About Your Feelings



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?



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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Are You A People Pleaser?



Are you known as the nice person in your group? Are you willing to drop everything when someone needs you? Do you feel bad when you say no? Would you give away your firstborn if someone asked? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be a people pleaser. Many people suffer from people-pleasing in silence, but you don’t have to; you’re not alone. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk about the signs of a people-pleaser and how to change this pattern!

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