The Blame Game

  **Patreon Episode - Visuals*** patreon.com/c/TogetherRealBad In this Patreon episode of Together Real Bad, Beautifulll and Ace get real about navigating blame in relationships—from late-night matcha disasters to emotional misfires and unspoken expectations. We kick things off with a check-in on work, wellness, and that one neighbor who might just be a villain. Then we get personal about family brunches, coming out, and why setting emotional traps (even unintentionally) never ends well. 💥 This episode dives deep into: Why blaming your partner never works Talking through conflict without pointing fingers Taking ownership (even when it’s not your fault… but it kinda is) Ego vs. understanding: what makes or breaks a healthy fight A hilarious and chaotic story about makeup, candy, and a hyped-up Yorkie Poo 🗓 Plus: updates on our live podcast salon with Queer News & E3 Radio, a Black-owned BBQ spotlight, pop culture recs (hello Love on the Spectrum), and the Netflix show we won’t be recommending. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro Vibes & Theme Song Love 01:00 – Life Updates: Work, Tiredness & The Coaching Mindset 04:00 – Condo Water Drama & Editing Woes 08:00 – Podcast Salon Announcement (April 25 at Affinity Community Center!) 10:00 – Coming Out Over Brunch: The Update We've All Been Waiting For 14:00 – Date Night Diaries: Art Shows, Fashion & Permanent Jewelry 17:00 – Korean BBQ and Food Talk 18:00 – Black-Owned Business Spotlight: Sanders BBQ in Beverly 22:00 – Pop Culture: Love on the Spectrum Praise + Balloon Show Flop 29:00 – Main Topic: The Blame Game 32:00 – Storytime: Koda + Candy + Chaos 37:00 – Therapy Talk: Accountability vs. Attack 45:00 – Emotional Ownership & Growth 50:00 – Grudges, Cycles, and Female Ego Navigation 56:00 – Storytime Tangents & Takeaways 60:00 – Take It or Leave It 61:00 – Outro ✨ Takeaways & Talking Points: How to approach blame with empathy and humor Why ego has no place in conflict resolution Creating safe space for feedback, even during emotional triggers Learning from past relationships to protect what you have now 🔗 Mentions: 🎧 Queer News and E3 Radio 🍗 Sanders BBQ – Beverly, Chicago 📺 Love on the Spectrum (Netflix) 🚫 That Netflix Balloon Show (you’ll see...) 📣 Join the Patreon: Want the visuals, behind-the-scenes laughs, and our chaotic energy in 4K? Subscribe to our Patreon for early access, bonus content, and exclusive couple convos: 👉 patreon.com/togetherrealbad