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Jul 15
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60. Giving you in-laws, arguments, and u...

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GIRD YOUR LOINS…your in-laws have arrived. It’s hit or miss with having good in-laws and in this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss your experiences with them, from unwanted cheek kisses to sharing secrets with your whole family. Jon has no problem telling off someone…but his father-in-law? Yeah, put the biceps down, Jon. 

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0:00 - Intro

23:44 - Fly In-Laws, Fly!

27:30 - His Ex Decorated My Wedding

32:18 - The Mother of All Rule Breakers

37:25 - My Parents Hate My Husband

42:31 - Bridesmaids vs. Maid Of Honor

50:54 - Father-In-Law Kisses

58:36 - You Should Wait To Have More Kids 

1:00:20 - My MIL Shared My Secret

1:06:20 - Reading Your Secrets

1:07:23 - Recs of the Week


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