Life is full of hopeless romantics, but when does it become too unrealistic, like your favorite romantic comedy movie? In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer a listener’s question about her quest for love, which could potentially ruin a friendship. Additional topics include peeing in the shower, cheating being acceptable in certain cultures, and narciss ... Show More
Jul 8
59. Giving you modern marriages, prenups, and name changes
Do you, Alex, take Jon, to be your wedded husband? Sign this prenup first. Today’s episode is all about millennials and marriage. Alex and Jon discuss modern marriages, changing your last name, and why your friends bail after you have kids. If you could get married again, how wou ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 1
58. Giving you grief, loss, and expensive mistakes
GOOD GRIEF! It’s the grief episode. Oh, you wanted laughs this season? Well, you’ll still get that, but with a side of tears. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon answer your questions on grief and all its different phases. They also discuss expensive pool mistakes and Jon using ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 24
57. Giving you life updates, announcements, and gender reveals
Alex and Jon are finally back, and emotionally- slightly more stable. After some much needed time off and hours in therapy, they’re ready to launch into the new season of Give It To Me Straight! In this week’s comeback episode, they’re catching you up on what they’ve been up to a ... Show More
1h 9m
Apr 2024
The Different Ways Men and Women Are Romantic
What do you find romantic? John, Erin, and Greg share examples of what's romantic to them. Plus, Bill and Pam Farrel talk with Jim Daly about simple, yet effective ways you can romance your spouse. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. ... Show More
10m 30s
Oct 2022
The Sleepover Club: The Fall Of The Wife Guys
Whether its the Try Guys cheating scandal, Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wildes latest drama, John Mulaney's infidelity or any number of other male celebs who have been caught behaving badly; we're living through the fall of the wife guy. This week, Ione and Eden are discussing the r ... Show More
28m 40s
Aug 2023
modern romance, a talk with lori gottlieb [video]
[video available on spotify] today we're going to be talking to dr. lori gottlieb. she’s a psychotherapist, author of the new york times bestselling book “maybe you should talk to someone,” and co-host of the “dear therapists” podcast. she’s an expert on all things therapy, menta ... Show More
1h 13m