I Love You, But...
A podcast where two people who love each other tell the truth without pretending that love makes things simple.
Episodes
Ep. 8 'I Love You, But...What If This Ends?'
In this episode, we sit inside one of the most uncomfortable questions you can ask in a relationship: What if this ends? Not as a threat. Not as a fear spiral. But as a way to tell the truth about what love actually is.We talk about non-attachment, the myth of “being enough,” and why trying to guarantee a future might quietly ruin the present. We get into the tension between deep connection and in
Ep. 7 'I Love You, But...I Love You More Than You Love Me'
In this episode, we unpack the idea of “loving more” in a relationship, the fear of being the one who cares more, and how old patterns show up even when nothing is wrong.We talk about conditional love, emotional safety, communication without games, and the quiet ways we sabotage something good because it feels unfamiliar.This is a conversation about what love looks like when it’s not chaotic… and
Ep. 6 'I Love You, But...How's Your Sex Life?'
In this episode, Daren and Jess talk openly about sex, intimacy, and what it actually means to stay connected in a relationship. What begins as a playful question about their sex life unfolds into a deeper conversation about touch, presence, and emotional safety. They explore how physical affection outside the bedroom can shape intimacy, why feeling safe enough to say “no” is a sign of trust—not r
Ep. 5 ' I Love You, But... I Don't See How This Works'
In this episode, Daren and Jess explore the tension between desire and responsibility. They talk openly about wanting a baby together while knowing it would disrupt the lives they’ve already built with their children. They unpack cultural milestones like marriage, cohabitation, and “what’s next,” and question whether love requires them at all.They confront the reality of blended families, honoring
Ep. 4 ‘I Love You, But...I Don't Know How To Receive All That You Are Giving.'
In this episode, we unpack unconditional love and the difference between giving freely and giving with strings attached. We talk about stepping out of the fog of fear, obligation, and guilt, learning how to receive without suspicion, and staying curious through emotional cycles and conflict.You can support the show through our Patreon. Get access to full length video and be part of the community -
Ep. 3 'I Love You, But...I Struggle With Your Past.’
In this episode, we talk about jealousy, exes, and the stories our ego tells when we compare ourselves to ghosts.We explore clean endings, emotional ownership, and why loving someone fully means honoring the life they lived before you.We frontloaded the awkward.We talk about manipulation.We talk about insecurity.We talk about truth in real time.And we ask the question:How much of our past do we ow
Ep. 2 - 'I Love You, But... I am Afraid I am Going To Lose You.'
A vulnerable confession turns into a loving debate about where love actually lives — is it in the person we cherish, or within ourselves. Daren fears losing Jess because he loves her deeply. Jess believes that love isn’t something that can be taken away. Together, they explore attachment, mortality, and the difference between love and fear.You can support the show through our Patreon. Get access t
Ep. 1 - 'I Love You, But... I Worry You Moved On Too Fast'
In this premiere episode Jessica Ciencin Henriquez & Daren Thomas Magee discuss the origins of the concept of the show, how they met and what they hope for the show. You can support the show through our Patreon. Get access to full length video and be part of the community - patreon.com/iloveyoubut
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