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34. Breaking Down Your Intrusive Thoughts

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Intrusive thoughts are an unwanted part of every relationship but they do need to be addressed when they come up. Avoiding them will only allow them to linger and get worse, possibly to the point of acting on them. In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about the need for prenups, dealing with insecurities about your partners past, setting boundaries with your aging parents, the negative impact of trauma dumping on a friend, and when a husband’s intrusive thoughts may lead to a scary reality.

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(0:00) Intro

(12:56) Is FOMO A Reason To Have A Child?

(17:55) Money And Prenups

(22:26) Your Insecurities Speak Volumes

(24:46) I Have The Perfect Partner But I Don’t Love Him

(28:58) What’s The Big Deal With Taking A Last Name Anyway?

(35:31) Setting Boundaries As Your Parents Caretaker

(38:48) Trauma Dumping And How That Can Impact Your Friends

(42:12) Comparison Will Only Hurt Your Relationship

(45:17) When Your Intrusive Thoughts Almost Become Reality

(50:32) Body Image Issues Are A Real Thing

(57:34) No Invites For The Black Sheep Of The Family

(1:01:53) Icks

(1:05:30) Listener Review

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32. Dating, Divorce, and Disclosures

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Transparency, communication, and expectation setting are foundational to any successful relationship. So why do some many relationships fall apart as a result of ignoring their necessity? In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss navigating opposing religious views, choosing between your career and your partner, where do you draw the line when defending a family member, the unreasonableness of divorce, and the reality of living with an STI.

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(0:00) Intro

(11:14) Do You Charge Admission When Hosting Parties?

(15:03) Conflicting Religious Values

(18:33) Coming To Terms With Your Sexuality After The Wedding

(21:21) Choosing Between Who You Love And What You Love

(24:00) You Can’t Always Defend Your Family

(29:47) There’s Always Drama When You Brother And Bestie Date

(33:50) Divorce Is Rarely Reasonable

(39:07) My Sister Has Main Character Syndrome

(43:35) Long Term Care Planning For A Loved One

(46:46) The Heartbreaking Reality Of STIs

(52:38) Icks

(58:19) Listener Review

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30. Past Lovers and Present Dilemmas

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Once you’re in a relationship, the decisions you make no longer only impact you but your partner as well.  The success of the relationship relies heavily on making good decisions for the team.  In this episode, Alex and Jon dish out mediocre advice on the impact of social media on parenting, when family businesses compete in a small town, an absentee father wanting back in, being friends with your spouse’s ex, and finding out your girlfriend slept with your brother.

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(0:00) Intro

(15:08) A Husband’s Road Rage

(18:44) When Should You Say I Love You?

(21:55) Are there rules for kids using social media?

(28:02) Competing Family Businesses

(30:20) Can You Lose The Right To Be In Your Kids Lives?

(34:28) Quit Drinking Or I’m Leaving

(37:58) Are You Holding Them Back?

(41:18) A Series Of Traumatic Events

(44:23) Opposing Parenting Styles

(48:59) Being Best Friends With Your Spouses Ex

(52:23) So You Slept With Your Boyfriends Brother

(57:14) Icks

(1:03:25) Listener Review

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28. One For The Streets

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Why do people get into relationships when they’re not ready to be loyal? And why are those they cheat on oftentimes ready to give them second and third chances? In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss a cheating partner wanting to come home, how a wife plans to get back at the woman her husband cheated with, when being best friends with the opposite sex goes too far, and real expectations about those honeymoon stage feelings.

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(0:00) Intro

(13:32) Is there compromise when it comes to kinks?

(14:43) To pursue or not to pursue

(17:07) Getting healthier starts with taking that first step

(19:41) Clear your search history or don’t lie

(25:35) The grass isn’t always greener

(30:29) Taking back your cheating husband but make it petty

(32:34) Can you learn to trust again?

(35:07) Why does your boyfriend has sleepovers with his female best friend?

(38:19) You’ve found religion but your partner hasn’t

(45:09) The honeymoon stage won’t last forever

(49:44) Stuck in the gray area

(52:56) Icks

(57:10) Listener Review

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27. Betrayal Comes From Those You Least Expect

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Is it ever OK to keep secrets from your partner? Can you leave out specific details and still be telling the truth? In this episode, Jon and Alex get into topics about dealing with your family inviting your ex fiancé to family events, a husband who pleasures himself for hours a day, the reality of emotional cheating, ignoring your husband’s red flags, and a workplace secret that could shatter marriages and friendships.

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(0:00) Intro

(12:26) What is your post-sex routine?

(14:47) Is it OK to tell a total stranger they’ve got boogers in their nose?

(16:19) Yes, you’re the asshole

(18:39) Should your family be inviting your ex fiancé to family events?

(21:47) Your husband’s boss is cheating and the wife is your best friend, what do you do?

(28:14) My husbands plays with himself more than he plays with me

(34:24) Do you consider emotional cheating betrayal?

(37:14) I swear I’m only on Tinder to boost my low self-esteem

(41:31) The truth about adoption can change a family’s dynamic

(44:14) I think I have another sibling my dad never told me about

(47:37) If you’re committed to someone, stay out of the DMs

(52:51) Icks

(55:12) Listener Review

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26. Ex Marks The Spot

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What is it about past relationships that makes them so hard to let go of? Is there ever a time where it’s acceptable to stay in touch with your ex after you’ve moved on to a new relationship? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about the cheating past of a woman’s late husband, giving up your best friend because your girlfriend doesn’t like that she’s a woman, finding out your spouse had a fling with a mutual friend, a cheating partner who can’t shake his old habits, and a twisted love triangle among friends.

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(00:00) Intro

(11:42) Is it wrong to fantasize about other people when you’re committed to someone?

(15:18) If you’re not fighting are you really even in a relationship?

(17:19) My late husband cheated on me and now I’m dating one of his friends

(19:50) Should you have to give up your best friend because your girlfriend doesn’t like that it’s a woman?

(22:11) What are the rules for attending an exes funeral?

(25:42) Would you be bothered if your spouse had a previous fling with someone you know?

(30:01) The ex that seems to never go away

(32:26) Once a cheater, always a cheater, right?

(37:07) Now this is a love triangle

(42:53) When the crazy ex is actually crazy

(50:11) Mourning your late boyfriend

(53:48) Icks

(59:16) Listener Review

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24. The Power Of Appreciation

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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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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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