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
Yesterday
79. Giving you thanksgiving, family photos, and nosy questions
<p>"Can we get a family photo? Just without you?”. The in-laws are ON ONE this episode. Thanksgiving is this week and Alex and Jon are here to help you stay thankful during the holiday season. From requesting photos without you to believing the earth is flat, family members are r ... Show More
1h 16m
Nov 18
78. Giving you holiday swaps, daddies, and intrusive thoughts
<p>There’s nothing better than relaxing into the holiday season…unless you’re around family, of course. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon deal with holiday drama from petty in-laws to boyfriends that will never become husbands. It would be a holiday miracle if everyone got alo ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 11
77. Giving you sleep deprivation, wedding drama, and confessions
<p>How do you confront your MIL? How do you back out of a wedding? How do you sleep with a newborn? These are questions that Jon and Alex try to answer on this week’s episode. With little to no sleep, our new parents tackle wedding woes, passive-aggressive mother-in-laws, and a c ... Show More
1h 13m
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
<p>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 th ... 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