Give It To Me Straight
A husband and wife duo, Alex and Jon, offer unfiltered advice on a wide range of topics including sex, money, and relationships. They provide perspectives from both sides, covering the good, the bad, and the ugly. No topic is off-limits as they give it to you straight.
Episodes
90. Giving you season finales, second chances, and finding the one
It’s the season finale! And…there’s nothing new about it. Alex and Jon are still answering your burning questions about cheating, friendships, and intimacy. Maybe next season we can see more questions on movies, music, and the best way to roast a chicken. Spice it up a little bit! But for now, enjoy the advice and silly Jon-isms of this finale of the season. We’ll see you soon! Ciao, Ciao
89. Giving you friendship breakups, snippy moms, and infidelity
He’s fallen in love with someone else…should I stay? Alex and Jon don’t have time for questions like this anymore…BUT they’re still going to answer them because they love you. In this week’s episode, we’re breaking up and breaking down relationships with exes, sister in-laws, and friends of over ten years. Sometimes the best advice is to just leave and other times…it’s to just go. There’s
88. Giving you lazy husbands, stay-at-home moms, and promotions
Would it kill you to give a little more romance? Even a pat on the back would be nice at this point. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss all things romance, babies, and staying at home. All your questions you have “behind closed doors” are answered and Alex and Jon are ready to give it to you straight. Be grateful. At least SOMONE is trying to give it to you ;) Submit your questi
87. Giving you drunk texts, sibling fights, and sharing locations
We’ve all sent a drunken text to an ex…but while you’re in a relationship? In this week’s episode, we’re discussing relationships in all forms: parental, friendly, and romantic. Every form matters but they all require different skills and Jon and Alex are here to help you navigate through each one. They’re still working on their relationships with Lucy…which seems mostly one sided since
86. Giving you fresh starts, career crossroads, and hustle guilt
We’re leveling up in 2026! Making big moves in our career, family, and financial situations. If you’re thinking of starting your own business, time to turn on this episode and pay attention to what Jon and Alex have to say. They work together, have started businesses together, and their best move of all, parents to sweet Lucy. So if you can trust anyone to upgrade your life, its these two
85. Giving you mama’s boys, manifesting, and ultimatums
It’s the first episode of 2026! It may be a new year but it seems like all of our problems are still the same. The same clingy mother-in-laws, marriage ultimatums, and fake instagram accounts. But no worries, Alex and Jon are here for all of them. However, for the new year, let’s make a resolution to have new problems! That means more exciting episodes! We’re going into “manifestation mod
84. Giving you thirst traps, age gaps, and spending habits
So many people want to know what is “okay” these days. Is it okay for your husband to post thirst traps? Is it okay to want a hot body over having a baby? Is it okay to have a 20 year age gap with your partner? Luckily for you, Alex and Jon have all the answers. In this week’s episode, they dive into all the juicy questions they didn’t have time to answer from this year’s topics. It’s the
83. Giving you work parties, family greed, and Santa Claus
Jon isn’t the only guy being a Scrooge this year. In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer all your holiday questions before the big celebrations commence! Is Santa real? Do I have to attend my holiday work party? Why is Fantastic Four the movie of the year? The important topics get addressed this episode! Whether you’re more of a downer like Scrooge or more uppity like Buddy The Elf,
82. Giving you elf on the shelf, gift giving, and thoughtfulness
It’s the season of giving! But Jon says stop. STOP BUYING GIFTS! People have to much stuff anyway and in this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss the culture around gift giving and how out of control it is. It’s time to start spending money on experiences and not on toasters! If it were up to Jon, everyone would get coal. Luckily, Jon is not Santa Claus and he has Alex to give the perfec
81. Giving you postpartum sex, high school bullies, and fetishes
One, two, three-some! It’s the more the merrier this holiday season! This week’s episode we’re diving into sex, threesomes, and swingers. Alex and Jon have definitely considered an open marriage…if one of them was dead. No judgements for couples that do! Jon just doesn’t like to share and Alex can’t have more people falling in love with her.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro38:03 -
80. Giving you commitment, vandalism, and hallucinogens
Sometimes all you want from family is attention..and all of it. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon once again tackle your questions from “How do I get more attention?” to “Was Dr.Seuss on drugs?”. I think we can all agree he was on SOMETHING when writing his books, right? Alex seems to think so since all she does now is read to Lucy. Jon can’t focus on reading because he’s too busy defe
79. Giving you thanksgiving, family photos, and nosy questions
"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 really testing the limits to their relationships with our listeners. It’s the holidays so even though we are thankf
78. Giving you holiday swaps, daddies, and intrusive thoughts
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 along during this season but you can’t make everyone happy. Once you accept that the holidays come with drama, you ca
77. Giving you sleep deprivation, wedding drama, and confessions
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 cake story that will might make you never trust a bakery again. But on a brighter note, Koby is in physical therapy
76. Giving you payroll lies, petty vibes, and blocked wives
Have you ever wanted to scream at your boss “I QUIT!” and storm out of your office? For most of us, it’s a common fantasy but we refrain because we have bills to pay. So when quitting your job is not the answer, you can turn to Alex and Jon for the best advice on how to handle your workplace conflicts. But this week, it’s actually Glinda and Elphaba all the way from Oz giving you sag
75. Giving you boundaries, childcare, and PDA
You want to pack on the PDA? Nope, sorry, that’s a boundary. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss boundaries for your friends, family, and your significant others. Boundaries help keep a relationship healthy bu is too many just a relationship killer? They also have a real conversation about resentment during new parenthood. Having a baby isn’t hugs and kisses all the time! Submit
74. Giving you distant friends, affairs, and seasons of life
Relationship break-ups are tough but friendships break-ups? Those might be worse. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon tackle friendships head on from being distant with each other to hiding pregnancies. Can’t we all just get along? I guess not anymore. Also, if Jon and Alex seem all over the place today…it’s because they are. Don’t blame them!! It’s Lucy’s fault! That sweet angel baby.Su
73. Giving you push presents, unwanted visitors and hand-me-downs
No one makes my baby cry…EVER. Even if you’re their doctor. In this week’s episode, emotions are high and sleep is still low. How can one baby feel like 20 extra people? Alex asks this question in this week’s episode while Jon gets angry with their pediatrician for making Lucy cry. As you can see, new parenthood is settling in very nicely with Alex and Jon. Submit your questions here
72. Giving you birth stories, sleepless nights and baby must-haves
Welcome to the world, Lucy Grey! Alex and Jon had a baby and she’s more perfect than you could ever imagine. In this week’s episode, they discuss their trip to the hospital and what it’s like to finally have their daughter in their arms. Yes, it's a bunch of sleepless nights and a complete change of lifestyle, but they couldn’t be happier. Even in the throws of new parenthood, they still
71. Giving you dating nightmares, fetishes, and cheating husbands
Apparently, your soulmate is supposed to look like you…I guess Alex and Jon prove that theory. In this week’s episode, we’ve got one crazy story for you after another. We’ve got cheating, we’ve got herpes, and we’ve got threesomes! The ultimate trifecta. For some, three’s a crowd but for others…it’s standard. The only third thing Alex and Jon are adding their relationship is their beautif
70. Giving you ring upgrades, codependency, and compromise
If you like it, put a *bigger* ring on it. Guys, listen up! Wedding rings are just like cars. They deserve an upgrade every few years. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon talk ring upgrades, prenups before marriage, and issues with having a codependent partner. If you break it down, marriage is very simple: take charge, make decisions, and upgrade your rings. Did we just solve marriage?
69. Giving you body positivity and Victoria Garrick Browne
Has body positivity gone too far? To answer this question, we have our first guest on the podcast, Victoria Garrick Browne! A fellow content creator, mental health advocate, and founder of the Hidden Opponent, Victoria is hands down the most impressive person Alex and Jon have ever met. She joins the pod to share insightful points on body positivity, the “myth” of will power, and how to e
68. Giving you gender disappointment, pregnancy, and lazy wives
Is my wife lazy or is she just pregnant? Careful how you answer this one. In today’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss all things pregnancy as Alex nears her due date! BABY IS IMMINENT! From being a fitness mom to a “lazy bum”, there’s no right or wrong way to be pregnant. As long as you pump and dump after drinking, you’re doing it right. Milk is replaceable! But a night in with a glass or w
67. Giving you weddings, plus ones, and distant friends
If you could change one thing about your wedding, what would it be? Alex and Jon answer this question in today’s episode! Weddings are supposed to be one of the best days of your life but it’s not always what is cracked up to be. From upset in-laws to kids running around, it can actually be the most chaotic day. The only thing Jon remembers from his wedding is how Alex looked. Sweet,
66. Giving you break ups, divorces, and instagram models
Getting divorced sucks. But getting divorced before you’re 30? Kind of chic. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon talk about break ups, divorces, and dating married men. It’s all fun and games until he doesn’t leave his wife. But don’t worry! Alex and Jon are still happily married. They do talk about what they would do if they ever got divorced. Alex would be fine…but Jon? He can’t afford
65. Giving you gifts, shared bank accounts, and loser husbands
What should you get your best friend for their birthday? According to Jon: Nothing. Zip. Zilch. Nada. In today’s episode, we’re talking MONEY, HONEY and the expectations surrounding gift giving. Jon gets pretty heated in this one, so you may want to lower the volume on your speakers. If you take one thing from this episode, it’s this: Do not buy Jon gifts. Ever. Alex will gladly acce
64. Giving you sibling dynamics, inheritances, and baby names
“You know you’re adopted, right? I’m telling mom!” In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss sibling relationships and how you can be best friends as kids and enemies as adults. Your “built-in best friend” doesn’t sound so great when they’re stealing your inheritance or picking the same baby names as you. People say Alex and Jon look like siblings and although they swear they’re “husba
63. Giving you dry spells, threesomes, and male enhancements
Trying to keep the spark alive in your relationship? Used every match in the box but nothing ignites? Maybe it’s time to give up…or just listen to Alex and Jon. In this week’s episode, they talk about ways to reinvigorate your relationship, from the 2-2-2 rule all the way to metal rods in…male parts. It sounds painful…but you know what hurts even more? Not having sex. Submit your que
62. Giving you bad friends, drifting apart, and negative nancy's
“I DON’T WANT TO BE YOUR FRIEND ANYMORE” We’ve all heard that at some point as children, but as adults? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss friendships and all the intricacies and nuances that come with forming and retaining relationships in adulthood. Friendships aren’t as easy as they used to be. Alex could use fifteen more friends while Jon wants fifteen less. The only ne
61. Giving you snooping, concerned husbands, and casual divorces
Peeping on your partners phone? You’re not going to like what you find…In today’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss snooping through phones, travel woes, and peeing in front your partner. Is there no greater joy than the comfort of peeing while your partner watches? Alex thinks so but Jon wishes he had married someone more private.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro30:06 - I Want Him To
60. Giving you in-laws, arguments, and unwanted kisses
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. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro23:44 - Fly In-Laws,
59. Giving you modern marriages, prenups, and name changes
Do you, Alex, take Jon, to be your wedded husband? Sign this prenup first. Today’s episode is all about millennials and marriage. Alex and Jon discuss modern marriages, changing your last name, and why your friends bail after you have kids. If you could get married again, how would you do it differently? Or would you do it at all? Click on today’s episode and find out! 0:00 - Intro20:53 -
58. Giving you grief, loss, and expensive mistakes
GOOD GRIEF! It’s the grief episode. Oh, you wanted laughs this season? Well, you’ll still get that, but with a side of tears. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon answer your questions on grief and all its different phases. They also discuss expensive pool mistakes and Jon using too many condiments, so see! It’s not all sad! They say the only way to get through grief, is to move with it,
57. Giving you life updates, announcements, and gender reveals
Alex and Jon are finally back, and emotionally- slightly more stable. After some much needed time off and hours in therapy, they’re ready to launch into the new season of Give It To Me Straight! In this week’s comeback episode, they’re catching you up on what they’ve been up to and some major life updates. They’ve missed oversharing into microphones. They’ve missed you. And
56. Giving you goodbyes, oral hygiene, and harsh comebacks
If Jon made an OnlyFans, would you subscribe? I think we all would. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss OnlyFans, oral hygiene, and harsh comebacks. Jon may have the body for OnlyFans but when it comes to comebacks, he lacks major…how you say…je ne sais quoi. We can leave the diss tracks to Alex. She’s pregnant so she’s got a natural fire under her butt. Submit your questions her
55. Giving you boys trips, famous neighbors, and online dating
Would you go on a boys trip while your wife is 7 months pregnant? Jon wouldn’t even think about it. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss boys trips, Facebook dating, and their famous neighbor back in LA. Was it Selena Gomez? The Weeknd? Jared from Subway? The possibilities are endless. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro19:28 - Famous Neighbor 22:28 - Facebook Dating24:45 - My
54. Giving you kid’s parties, handy husbands, and awkward silences
Do you think all men should know how to fix things around the house? If so, Jon better get to learning. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss handy men, attending children’s parties, and how to handle awkward silences with your partner. Alex and Jon live, work, and are now having a baby together so the conversations are endless…poor Jon.Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro16:08
53. Giving you coworker fantasies, engagement rings, and space
Would you buy your fiancé an engagement ring they didn’t like? Jon wouldn’t dare. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss engagement rings, personal space, and fantasizing about your coworkers. Jon can’t help but fantasize about his coworker. She’s hot, funny, and knows how to have a good time. Yeah he only has one and it’s Alex but still…a little inter-office romance might good for
52. Giving you naughty dreams, farting, and tattoos of exes
Do you fart in front of your partner? Alex and Jon can’t help it. In this week’s episode, our favorite couple discusses farting, naughty dreams about your ex, and friendship breakups. Jon even shares a story about how he lost a friend by peeing on his shoe. Jon may be a great husband but he’s a…questionable friend. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro22:58 - Exes on Social Media26:07 -
51. Giving you bad makeup, boring nudes, and contacting ex’s
Have you ever received a nude that was just…boring? Alex definitely has. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss receiving boring nudes, video-game-obsessed boyfriends, and getting “off”. Alex says she would never marry someone who couldn’t get her off but then again, she married Jon. Marriage is all about sacrifice, I guess. Submit your questions here!0:00 - Intro23:45 - I’ve Never
50. Giving you paternity tests, creepy bosses, and gender reveals
In the case of Baby Bouffard...Jon, you ARE the father! In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss paternity tests for unborn children, fathers being petty, and security cameras in the house. Do you trust your spouse or do you need security cameras inside your house? Alex may not be doing anything bad...but Jon? We might need to investigate further. Also, stay tuned for the end where Jo
49. Giving you friendship kisses, cheating, and cancelled weddings
Kissing your friends is fine…until it turns into a make-out session. In this weeks episode, Alex and Jon discuss friendship kisses, cancelled weddings, and friendships that have gone south. You know, not all friendships have to last forever. Alex’s friendships usually last awhile, whereas Jon’s only last 2-3 business days…or a year if you play Call of Duty.
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48. Giving you pole dancing, driving high, and stalking your ex
Would you call the cops on your own sister? Alex would. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss driving while high, pole dancing, and stalking your ex. Jon hasn’t stalked his ex in years but Alex just stalked hers last week. Don’t lie, we all want to see if we’re doing better than our exes! Safe to say, Alex and Jon have nothing to worry about.Submit your questions here!0:00 – Intro9
47. Giving you vanilla sex, rude celebrities, and sibling kisses
It’s time we normalized kissing your siblings on the lips…(or not, geez). In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex discuss strange sibling relationships, babies at weddings, and rude celebrity encounters. Just remember, if you ever meet Alex and Jon in public, Alex will want to be your best friend and Jon will want to leave immediately. It’s nothing personal, he just doesn’t enjoy genuine hum
46. Giving you fake cancer, boring boyfriends, and shitty brothers
In love with your best friend’s boyfriend? Stop. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon help you fall out of love with your best friend’s boyfriend, find love on dating apps, and confront ex’s about having fake cancer. What’s the biggest lie Jon has ever told Alex? Probably that he’s one inch taller. Guys will take every inch, am I right?Submit your questions here!0:00 – Intro12:17 – She’s
45. Giving you babies, sperm donors, and vasectomies
Is Baby Bouffard finally on the way? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon make a huge life announcement and discuss all things kids, pregnancy, and promiscuous pasts. Jon considers getting a vasectomy and Alex dives into what you need to think about before having kids. Is Jon about to become a Zaddy? Is Alex entering her MILF era? Hit play and find out!
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44. Giving you bachelorette parties, scammers, and nudes
People need to learn how to say no, especially to brides. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss bachelorette parties getting too extreme, bedtime stories at 27, and how to handle your first STD. Alex even recalls a cooking class that left her feeling bamboozled, while Jon warns listeners to watch out for scammers. If Jon cares about one thing, it’s his money…and Alex, of course.
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43. Giving you mother-in-laws, affairs, and crowd surfing
Mother-in-laws are like your husband’s ex-girlfriend who won’t leave him alone. This week, Alex and Jon discuss MIL relationships, workplace affairs, and husbands being TOO helpful? Is that possible? Jon even recounts a story from his music festivals days and crowd surfing. Let’s just say if Jon could go back and relive his glory days…he wouldn’t.
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42. Giving you body count, work wives, and buttholes
Too afraid to poke your husband’s butthole? Let’s discuss. In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon give their take on work wives, being a confident tall girl with a short king, and sleeping with your fiance’s sister. Other topics include being “friends” with your attractive coworker but hey, if you’re spending more time discussing spreadsheets than bed sheets, you’re probably safe.
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41. Navigating Relationships By Trusting Your Instincts
If you’ve ever been in a relationship, you know how outside influences can do more harm than good at any given time. Even when your gut is telling you the answer, those outside factors can get you to second guess yourself. The truth is, you just have to trust yourself sometimes and go with your intuition. In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about a proposal that’s not
40. The Consequences Of Your Choices
Turning points in relationships are often a result of the impact your choices have on you and your partner. Oftentimes we focus too much on who’s right and who’s wrong instead of looking at what’s in the best interest of the relationship itself. In this episode, Alex and Jon take on listener questions about a marriage of conflicting personalities, whether or not a ring means someone is re
39. Embracing Your Partner’s Past
Everyone has a past and your willingness to understand your partner’s will help you strengthen your relationship and not tear it down. So why do so many people focus on what happened before instead of looking towards the future? In this episode, Jon and Alex discuss the art of talking dirty to your partner, how to handle finding your boyfriend’s spicy online content, the loss of a friends
38. Finding Courage To Communicate
Communication within relationships can be challenging, and it requires constant effort to make it work. At times, expressing your thoughts can be particularly tough, especially when you and your partner aren’t on the same page. In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss listener questions about an open marriage with unexpected consequences, dealing with a husband’s ultimatum, getting caught fa
37. Choosing What You Need And Not What You Want
Relationships come down to balancing your own wants and needs with what’s in the best interest of you and your partner. Things begin to get tricky when the differences between those two are paper thin. So, how do you make the right choice when the differences aren’t always apparent? In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about becoming a mom and wanting a career change, w
36. Awkward Family Affairs
From the outside looking in, what’s normal for your partner and their family may seem strange to others. So what happens when you make an unsettling discovery about your partner’s family and past? In this episode, Alex and Jon dig into listener questions about sleeping with your friend’s crush, a debate on when kids should stop sleeping with their parents, an off limits conversation with
35. Relationship History Lessons
They say history is bound to repeat itself and the same can be said for relationships. If you don’t acknowledge what has happened in the past, can you truly look forward to a better future for your relationship? In this episode, Jon and Alex offer their mediocre advice to listener questions about the denial of being ghosted, when being a healthcare worker and drinking don’t mix, changing
34. Breaking Down Your Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts are an unwanted part of every relationship but they do need to be addressed when they come up. Avoiding them will only allow them to linger and get worse, possibly to the point of acting on them. In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about the need for prenups, dealing with insecurities about your partners past, setting boundaries with your aging paren
33. The Complexities of Relationship Balance
Relationships are a lot of work even when both partners are giving their all. So what happens to a relationship when one partner starts to give more than the other? In this episode, Jon and Alex give their mediocre advice about a boyfriend needing to choose between his parents and his girlfriend, what opinion you can have on your partner’s desire to get Botox, dealing with grief and finan
32. Dating, Divorce, and Disclosures
Transparency, communication, and expectation setting are foundational to any successful relationship. So why do some many relationships fall apart as a result of ignoring their necessity? In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss navigating opposing religious views, choosing between your career and your partner, where do you draw the line when defending a family member, the unreasonableness o
31. The Best Intentions Aren’t Always The Right Priorities
Establishing a relationship means changing your priorities from what’s best for you, to what’s best for us. The key to making these priorities work is knowing when to change them to meet the demands of your relationship. In this episode, Jon and Alex answer some juicy listener questions about a boyfriends secret gambling debt, getting over past trauma to save a relationship, the shocking
30. Past Lovers and Present Dilemmas
Once you’re in a relationship, the decisions you make no longer only impact you but your partner as well. The success of the relationship relies heavily on making good decisions for the team. In this episode, Alex and Jon dish out mediocre advice on the impact of social media on parenting, when family businesses compete in a small town, an absentee father wanting back in, being friends
29. Taking A Risk To Move Forward
Moving forward in life isn’t always the easiest step to take, especially with the risks involved. The uncertainty of what lies ahead can cause any person to question their next move. In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about asking out a coworker, a boyfriend stealing his girlfriends dream job, what guys really mean in their text messages, and when your entire friend
28. One For The Streets
Why do people get into relationships when they’re not ready to be loyal? And why are those they cheat on oftentimes ready to give them second and third chances? In this episode, Alex and Jon discuss a cheating partner wanting to come home, how a wife plans to get back at the woman her husband cheated with, when being best friends with the opposite sex goes too far, and real expectations a
27. Betrayal Comes From Those You Least Expect
Is it ever OK to keep secrets from your partner? Can you leave out specific details and still be telling the truth? In this episode, Jon and Alex get into topics about dealing with your family inviting your ex fiancé to family events, a husband who pleasures himself for hours a day, the reality of emotional cheating, ignoring your husband’s red flags, and a workplace secret that could sha
26. Ex Marks The Spot
What is it about past relationships that makes them so hard to let go of? Is there ever a time where it’s acceptable to stay in touch with your ex after you’ve moved on to a new relationship? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about the cheating past of a woman’s late husband, giving up your best friend because your girlfriend doesn’t like that she’s a woman, finding
25. Unlike Burger King You Can’t Have It Your Way
You can’t always get what you want in relationships, you have to learn to work together and compromise. But what happens when one partner can’t remove their own self interests for the good of the relationship? In this episode, Jon and Alex tackle questions about setting boundaries with your own family after marriage, a husbands kink not working for his wife, the mental toll being a teac
24. The Power Of Appreciation
Many of us might question why our relationships’ initial butterflies and excitement seem to fade over time. Is it a sign of complacency? Or is this just normal? In this episode, Alex and Jon take on listener questions about finances in a relationship, whether or not you come clean about cheating when your partner already knows, missing out on your hoe phase, and dealing with in-laws who a
23. “I Do” Not Care About Your Feelings
Weddings are full of fun, celebrations, and most of all….opinions. Unsolicited advice from family can make the already stressful wedding planning process even worse. In this episode, Jon and Alex talk through the struggles of dating in your 30s, the best way to motivate your partner, dealing with a sister who has wedding entitlement, asking why you didn’t get a +1 to the wedding, and wh
22. Should You Get Involved Or Mind Your Business?
There’s a fine line between knowing whether to speak up or if you should keep your thoughts to yourself. No matter the road you choose to take, the consequences of that decision can have a lasting impact on even the strongest of relationships. In this episode, Alex and Jon take on questions about not standing up to your parents when it comes to the love of your life, navigating a relati
21. Quit Playing Dumb
Why do people do things they know are wrong and then try to rationalize their actions? In this episode, Jon and Alex examine the consequences of a partner knowingly crossing the line with another man, the problem with flirting in the workplace, how jealousy can put an irreparable rift between you and your partner, and when your best friend’s husband goes from liking your photos to gettin
20. Forgiving, Forgetting, and Always Remembering
The best thing to do is forgive and forget…or is it? In this episode, Alex and Jon explore the complexities of forgiving past mistakes while acknowledging the importance of learning from them. Your gracious, gracious hosts also discuss the quality of the dating pool in 2023, a one night stand becoming your sister-in-law, and proving to your virginity taker that you’ve gotten better in be
19. The Art of Letting Go
Moving on from a past relationship takes time. But how much time is too much? In this episode, Jon and Alex dive into listener questions about not having closure with the one that got away, being ghosted by your best friend, finding a true BFF as an adult, and the impact of distance when you want to take the next step.
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18. Pick and Choose Your Battles
Are you truly happy in your marriage if you’re still craving the attention of your ex? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about a wife pursuing the attention of her ex, the pitfalls of destination weddings, conflicting opinions on how to do the laundry, and when group chats cross the line.
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17. Uncovering Family Secrets
In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about catching your parents in a lie, when your partner cheats and you keep it to yourself, and finding out your baby was named after the one that got away. As a bonus, Jon and Alex have an update from a listener submission from their last episode and whether or not she said yes.
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16. The Complications of Being Too Honest
Should your body count hurt your current relationship? In this episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about one partner’s body count creating tension in the relationship, how to deal with the anxiety that comes with flying, the dos and don’ts of gift giving in a marriage, and the rift finances can cause between you and your partner. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here!
15. The Impact Of Technology On Relationships
Is technology driving a wedge between you and your partner? In this episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions about VR porn pushing a relationship to its breaking point, the struggle of keeping a sister’s dirty little secret, the stress gaming can have on your partner, and when sliding in the DMs goes wrong. Do you need advice? Submit your questions here!
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14. How Much Me Time Is Too Much?
Taking time to yourself is essential, but when does it take a toll on your relationship? In this week’s episode, Alex and Jon answer listener questions about having a celebrity hall pass, building trust with the in-laws, and sharing a home with your spouse and siblings.
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13. Boundaries for Bachelor Parties
Are having strippers at a Bachelor party harmless fun? or could it jeopardize your relationship? In this week’s episode, Jon and Alex answer listener questions on how to keep your Independence when going to college with your partner, how to ask for a raise, falling out with friends, trading one addiction for another, and settling with a sexless marriage. Do you need advice? Submit your qu
12. The Evolution Of Attractiveness
Is it possible to only be attracted to the physical? In this episode, Alex and Jon address a listener question referencing a study about attractiveness changing as we age. Other topics include belittling your significant other in public, gaining confidence, and stealing back an ex. They wrap up the episode with a debate about the true definition of weaponized incompetence.
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11. GoFundMe Goes Too Far
In Today’s episode, Alex and Jon discuss a listener question regarding a personal GoFundMe request that goes too far. Other topics include tackling listener questions on tattooing over symbolic Ex piece, getting off of BC vs. getting a Vasectomy, and coping with a sibling’s success.
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