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Sep 21
57m 17s

Sex After the Honeymoon Stage

Alex Cooper
About this episode

This week, Alex dives into what really happens to your sex life after the honeymoon stage, and how to navigate the slowdown. Then, Alex gets into what to do when a friend betrays you, surviving political fights with your family, and why heavy drinking can cover up incompatibility issues in a relationship. Plus, how to handle a judgmental mother-in-law, and when to drop the “I love you.” Enjoy!


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