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48. Giving you pole dancing, driving high, and stalking your ex

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Would you call the cops on your own sister? Alex would. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss driving while high, pole dancing, and stalking your ex. Jon hasn’t stalked his ex in years but Alex just stalked hers last week. Don’t lie, we all want to see if we’re doing better than our exes! Safe to say, Alex and Jon have nothing to worry about.

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0:00 – Intro

9:45 – We’re Growing Apart

11:48 – Balancing School and Life

14:10 – Say High to a DUI

17:37 – Should We Move In Together?

20:56 – New State, Same Business?

25:50 – I Want Support For My Pole Dancing 

30:19 – Afraid of the Dark…Circles

35:07 – Boundaries At Work

39:15 – My BF Left Me In The Hospital 

46:26 – He’s Stalking His Ex

52:48 – Reading Your Secrets

55:54 – What Are You Over?

58:26 – 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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29. Taking A Risk To Move Forward

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Moving forward in life isn’t always the easiest step to take, especially with the risks involved.  The uncertainty of what lies ahead can cause any person to question their next move.  In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about asking out a coworker, a boyfriend stealing his girlfriends dream job, what guys really mean in their text messages, and when your entire friend group turns a blind eye to a traumatic event.

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(0:00) Intro

(10:50) The Things You Say Matter

(12:50) Five Years Ended With A Phone Call

(15:43) Shoot Your Shot, Workplace Edition

(19:36) Every Fiancé Has That One Friend

(22:30) Boys Will Be Boys

(29:08) From Chasing Dreams To Stealing Dreams

(34:35) Never Been Kissed

(37:19) Best Friends To Lovers

(42:18) Is She The Right One For You?

(47:21) Balancing Med School And A Relationship

(52:09) Don’t Lower Your Standards For Bad Friends

(56:21)Icks

(1:00:21)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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25. Unlike Burger King You Can’t Have It Your Way

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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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Can You Be Friends With An Ex? feat. Sean Tadlock

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When a relationship ends, it’s hard to imagine your life without the other person. There are several reasons why someone might want to keep an ex in their life after a breakup, but is it the best choice? In this episode, Alex and Jon talk with their friend Sean about navigating dating life while maintaining a friendship with a past partner.

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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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36. Expect The Unexpected

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As much as we would love for things to go according to plan, unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. As we have all experienced in 2020 (and most of 2021), you could plan out your day/week/year to the minute, and things just happen. In this episode, Alex and Jon talk with their guest Stephanie about being flexible and letting go of control in uncertain times!

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