In The Nixt Of Time

Discussing how to use the love languages for yourself and your partner

Today we discuss the ever so popular, Five Love Languages, and the internal and external components of how we give and receive love. 

We explore the differences of the two

We explore the differences of trauma bonding and traumatizing

Is trauma bonding a real thing or is it traumatizing 

We discuss if trauma bonding is real or is it actually traumatizing. 

Can we bond with trauma?  Or is a failed experiment 

Last week we discussed dating with kids, but what happens when the couple takes the next step?  In this episode we talk about being married, and what having bonus children looks like. 

Today Demond and Kim discuss what life looks like when dating WHILE being a parent.  

On this episode we discuss common points to compatibility in relationships.  

Today we discuss what it feels like to be in a rut and how to get out of one! 

Today we talk about sayings, what they mean, and we see if they hold up in meaning.  Example:  "sticks and stones..." 

Is there just one person for us?  What does the term "soulmate" mean, and is that a real thing?  Today we discuss both ideas.  

Today we discuss how not apologizing has a direct impact on relationships and how important it is to say those words.  

Do you want a co-pilot in life or do you want a passenger?  Today we discuss the differences between the two.  

When you say, I'm sorry", do you mean it?  We discuss the aftermath of "I'm sorry" and also discuss I'm sorry vs I apologize. 

We discuss the difference between being self-centered and being self-focused.  

Happy New Year! We discuss the things we want to work on in the new year.  

Today we discuss breaking family traditions, and how we navigate around the changes.  

Today's podcast discusses how we all approach new attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors as we age and gain maturity.

We discuss staying or leaving situations that potentially no longer serve us well.      

Today we discuss whether it's better to "have yourself together", if later in life you are trying to build a new relationship.  

It was long overdue, but today we discuss the journey of me fighting and winning against cancer.  

We discuss having securities (and fears) in life, and what does that look like? 

Today we discuss what it means to stop and smell the roses, while making sure you plan for the future.  

In today's episode we talk about how much of a role  one should play in the look, appearance, and style of their partner.   Should they have a say in how you dress???

Today we discuss awareness of the good and bad things that can come through the generations - both through family and parenting. 

In this episode we talk about whether kids, at any age, should know how much money comes into the household.  

We discuss whether it's okay for couples to travel solo on a leisure basis.    

Today we discuss what it means to have a "purpose" and how we measure the value of that.  

In this episode we discuss ways to ensure that you live up to who you say you are.

Are you who you say you are?  Are you living the life you tell people to live?  We discuss being true to what we want people to know about us.  

Today we discuss the ideas surrounding pouring into your partner.  

Discussion on biases and genders 

We take a look at gender roles and biases

Today we discuss the concept of "happy" and what makes men and women "happy." 

In this episode we discuss the biases of roles in relationships.  

We discussed our take-aways after watching an interview with Fawn and Keith Weaver, Fawn Weaver is owner of Uncle Nearest Whiskey.  

We discuss modern family traditions surrounding marriage and weddings.  

Today we discuss how we all can pour into and support romantic relationships. 

We discuss the roles we play as parents age.  

We discuss changing habits and standards of comfort as we age.  

We discuss communication and how word choice matters.  What one person means when they say something, may not be what the other person hears.

Demond and Kim reflect retrospectively on life, and what they wish they could have told their 25 year old selves.  

Is there a bias when you learn your teenage children are having sex?   We discuss perspectives based on gender, both parent and child.  

Demond and Kim talk about the concept of empty nesting and what it looks like in 2025.  How do you prepare and ready yourself for empty nesting, and what does it really mean? 

What do you do when a partner wants to step out and start a business or venture?  Today's topic is a discussion around the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur.