You're trying your best not to be the jealous type...but even the best of us can be triggered. On this week’s brunch talk we’re talking about how to not loose your shit when your partner's ex or just flirty friend comes around, how to maintain your confidence in your relationship, and if it's ever ok to tell someone not to be friends with this person anymore ... Show More
Aug 14
Quickie w/ Julie: You're Not Too Much - You Might Just Be Dating The Wrong People
Have you ever felt like you're "too much" or "too needy" in dating? Bu what if it's simply a sign you're dating the wrong people? In this episode, Julie challenges the belief that you need to be less emotional, less expressive, or less yourself to find love. Instead, she explains ... Show More
13m 10s
Aug 11
How To Date Men When You Hate Men: Ways To Open Yourself Up To Connection Even When The Internet Tells You Not To
Can you actually date men when it feels like everyone is telling you not to trust them? We're unpacking how social media, clickbait headlines, and a constant stream of negative dating stories can make distrust feel like the default. We discuss why the loudest relationship narrati ... Show More
30m 59s
Aug 7
Quickie w/ Yue: Have a Crush!
What if the secret to feeling more alive is going back to the good ol' days of having a crush? In this episode, Yue explores why the excitement, curiosity, and unpredictability of an innocent crush can reconnect us to the very things that make us human. As technology and AI make ... Show More
10m 30s
Apr 2024
Should You Worry About the "Work Wife" (and Other Platonic Friends)?
We're talking about opposite sex friends when you're in a relationship – if/when you're justified in being suspicious, couples having the rule of "no one-on-one hangs," the controversial "work wife," changing your behavior when your close guy friend gets into a relationship, and ... Show More
1h 20m
Jan 2025
Friendship Love Bombing and Ghosting
We know you love friendship episodes, so it's time for another one! We're discussing friendship love bombing (what it looks like, why people do it, and the ways our listeners have experienced it) and friendship one-night-stands (what they are, how to navigate them, and if you can ... Show More
1h 13m
Feb 2024
Another Pregnancy Scare + Being Dropped by Your BFF
Welcome to Pretty Basic Therapy! In this week’s episode we welcome guests, Ashley Nichole + Taryne Renee of Unsolicited Advice podcast and chat about the struggles of the “protective friend” vs. the “friend that gets a new boo thang”, how to have productive conversations, and wha ... Show More
1h 38m
May 2022
The Third Fiancé & the Best Friend Scuffle
This week we're talking about the importance of healthy relationships and leaving baggage in the past. Whether it's family, friends, or romantic, healthy communication is always crucial.
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53m 12s
Nov 2021
Friendship Red Flags
It's a friendship episode (!!!) and we're covering red flags for toxic friends including jealousy, clinginess, unreliability, "joking" insults, and more. We're also discussing our personal experiences, why so many situations aren't black and white, and how to decide if a friendsh ... Show More
1h 26m