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 w ... Show More
Aug 2024
Trauma Bonds, Red Flags, & Toxic Relationships with Dr. Ally
If you are questioning your relationship or wondering why you are putting up with sh*t that doesn’t serve you, then bestie - this one was made just for you! This week we’re joined by Relationship and Mental Health Expert, Dr. Ally as she discusses what makes a relationship toxic, ... Show More
56m 6s
Oct 2024
IS ‘THE ONE’ A MYTH? Love, Marriage & Spicy Truths
<p>Buckle up, it’s a juicy one! This Wednesday, we’re busting the myth of “The One” and diving deep into marriage—realistic vs. delusional expectations and how love changes as we age. We’re reading your Let’s Get Spicy takes on love’s role in marriage, and trust us, you didn’t ho ... Show More
55m 8s
Jan 2021
Jeanne Safer, "I Love You, but I Hate Your Politics: How to Protect Your Intimate Relationships in a Poisonous Partisan World" (Bitback, 2019)
We’ve all been there – the family dinners turned full-fledged political debates, the awkward chat in the kitchen at work, the difficulty of discussing politics on a first date or even at dinner with a long-time partner. Today’s divisive climate – and the seemingly neverending cir ... Show More
40m 17s
Sep 29
Love 2.0: How to Fix Your Marriage, Part 1
<p>Many love stories end when the characters are still in the heady, euphoric early stages of a relationship. But what comes <i>after </i>that intoxicating first phase of love is over? Today, we kick off a new series on the challenges specific to long-term relationships. We'll ta ... Show More
1h 41m