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Relationships, Friendships and Family Dynamics — 340 episodes

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The Silent Rival in Your Marriage

2

Silent Divorce in Marriages, Relationships, and Friendships

3

Consideration in the Bedroom

4

Consider the Source: Who’s Talking?

5

Trust The Universe to Guide Your Relationship

6

Create vs Accepting

7

Go Where the Men Are

8

Love is Worth the Risk

9

Thanks For All The Birthday Wishes and More!

10

Ladies, You Are Not The Leader, Protector, or Gatherer

11

Ladies, Stop Paying for Affection

12

The One That Got Away: The Mystery of Lost Love

13

Men Are Being Men Again (No More of That Crazy Fifty-Fifty)

14

14 Ways to Become a Better Person

15

She Wants the Blueprint, Not Friendship!

16

She Will Try to Steal Your Idea!

17

He Doesn’t Like You and Why

18

Don't Let History Keep You in a Friendship That No Longer Serves Either of You

19

When It's Time to Let Go of a Long-Lasting Friendship

20

The Power of Being Full of Yourself

21

The Secret Behind His Jealousy!

22

I Met a Hunter, But There's One Big Problem

23

My Little Story: How I Look at Endings and Why!

24

If It Ends in Six Months, I'll Be Fine—Except I Won't (Support the Show—Buy Me a Coffee Using the Link Below!)

25

He Pulled My Hair!

26

Feminine Energy: I Can't Say The Word! lol

27

If They Never Brought Up the Problem, Do They Owe You an Explanation Before Leaving?

28

When Your Breakup Becomes Your Identity

29

Ladies, Your Social Battery Is Low—Then You Wonder Why You're Not in a Relationship

30

The Cost of Staying After Cheating

31

One Night of Pleasure, A Lifetime of Regret?

32

Ladies, Can You See Yourself as the Breadwinner?

33

The Klay and Megan Breakup

34

Do Opposites Really Attract?

35

The Benefits of Dating Someone Who's Divorced

36

It’s Not About Leading—It’s About Him Taking Initiative and What That Looks Like.

37

The Question of Empathy

38

Important Questions We Ladies Need to Ask: Can You Commit to Not....

39

I Self-Abandoned Myself After My Loved Ones Passed — This Is the Reason for the Previous Podcast

40

What Self-Abandonment Really Means

41

Every Story Has a Story

42

Seeing Marriage Through Childhood Eyes

43

Impromptu Podcast: It's a Good Day

44

Letting Go of Friends I Once Talked to Every Day

45

You Finally Filed for Divorce: The Silence That Pushed You There - And More

46

The Biggest Warning Sign: When He Ignores Your Question

47

Part 2 of “Dating the So-Called Difficult Woman”

48

Most Men Like a Difficult Woman — It Brings Out the Gentleman in Him

49

The Worst Betrayal… and a Shameful Truth About Me

50

Do You Desire a Relationship or Need a Relationship

51

What Makes a Great Lover in a Woman

52

How Do You Know If You're the Backup Friend in Your Group and If You're the Backup Lover in His Life?

53

Is She Really a Friend if She Has to Schedule You on the Calendar?

54

The Date with the Girl He Met… Or So He Thought.

55

The Importance of Friendship Standards

56

“She’s Too Much of a Mom” Oh, I’ll Call You Back… lol

57

Parking Lot Peace Beats the Wrong Relationship

58

Part 2: When They Say, "Meet Them Where They Are."

59

Season 12: Part 1 — When They Say, “Meet Them Where They Are.”

60

The Hard Conversations You Need to Have in a Troublesome Relationship

61

Used Dating as a Distraction to Heal

62

It’s Not About The Relationship Ending, It's The Investment!

63

Grief, Sitting in Parking Lots

64

Become the Woman Who's Terrified to Lose Everything, and You'll Choose a Better Partner.

65

He's Mapping Out Your Life

66

His Potential versus Right Now

67

Never Say “That’s Just Who They Are” and Stay Friends with Them

68

When Marriage Stalls: Build a Life Outside of Your Marriage and I Did Discuss the Possibility of Meeting Someone

69

Buying Love: When Overspending Becomes a Fear of Losing a Relationship or Friendship

70

Intentional Relationships and Friendships in 2026

71

Don’t Settle for the First Hello at an Event

72

Write The “Dear Me” Letter to Yourself of The Becoming of You

73

Whose Really Your Friend?

74

Silent Divorce

75

Dating Multiple People, He Has You in Rotation, Missing Texts and Calls!

76

The Friend Who Finds Fault in Everything

77

The New Friend Who Enters the Group With Bad Intentions — and How to Spot Them

78

(Horrific Car Accident) Fighting through the Obstacles, Staying Positive!

79

Friendships: The Leader, The Flunky, and The One Just Trying to Fit In

80

After Ten Years Together… Will This Be the Holiday He Finally Proposes?

81

Who Really Wins When You Build Him Up and He Walks Away? Side Note: My Mouth Slightly Wired

82

Should I Have Stayed in My Marriage Now That I’m Alone?

83

How to Tell if Your Holiday Connection Is the Real Thing.

84

If You Never Show Him You're Done, He Will Use You Until You're Done

85

Story Time: She Was His (Launching Pad) and He Took Flight

86

Season 11: Low-Effort Man vs. High-Effort Man

87

You Can Go Fast Alone, But You’ll Go Far Together

88

Why You Can’t Share Your Breakup Story With All Your Friends

89

Relationships — We Break Our Own Hearts

90

I Did It Scared and Overwhelmed

91

Part 2: Are Married Women the Unhappiest?

92

Part 1: Are Married Women Really the Unhappiest Women in the World?

93

Body Doubling

94

Say Yes to the Right Yes: Choosing Your Engagement Proposal

95

When He Wants to Cheat, He Treats You Mean

96

The Season of Difficult Times

97

Social Media Real Relationships versus Performing Relationships

98

Why a Man Doesn't Lack Confidence When a Woman Supports Him

99

In Relationships, Your Dreams Become Each Other's Dreams

100

He said, “You're Not Enough.”

101

Overthinking Yourself Right Out of a Perfect Relationship

102

Grieving: I Got the Question Why Smile

103

Grieving with Grace: The Life I Started Before My Mom Died

104

Season 10: Relationships 50/50

105

What Does "What Does She Bring to the Table" Mean for Immature Guys? (Repeat)

106

Role Reversal Between Men and Women

107

Don't Give Up on You Because You Met Him

108

Men Who Respect—and Reject—Women Who Demand Respect

109

Character Flaws That Can End Your Relationship

110

Is She Worth the Effort? When Love Meets Debt

111

The Dangerous Side of When You Stop Being You to Be Her

112

Men vs Women: Talking to Friends About Our Relationship

113

Taking on Your Friend Identity

114

Don't Worry About People's Perception of You. Water Moccasin Abruptly Ended My Podcast

115

Everyone “loses” at Life Sometimes

116

Fools' vs Leeches

117

Honest Houston Review: Friendship, Job, Racism, and Stuck in a City I Don't Like

118

Chatty Episode: Don’t Give Up, Dating Multiple Men, and More

119

My Healing Techniques (Listener Question)

120

Healing After a Breakup, Only You Can Do It

121

I Discovered My Standards in Dating Went Up Even Higher

122

Taking On The Man Role

123

In 2019, I Woke Up Choosing Me & You Can Too

124

Dating When Older: Men, Where’s the Effort?

125

A Question About My Last Podcast

126

How Did I Get Here

127

Can You Change Him? No, Because There's Nothing Wrong With Him

128

Betrayal: The Hurt You Feel Is Not About Her, It's About Something Else

129

The Biggest Red Flag: He’s Easily Distracted By Men and Women

130

Friendship Fallout: Can You Repair a Broken Friendship

131

Consult With Yourself First on Every Decision, Not Family and Friends

132

My Three-Year Roadmap to Life After Divorce

133

Great Marriage, But the Weight of Over-Compromise Can Cause Stress Leading to Illness

134

Splitting the Cost and Don't Be His Launching Pad to a New Career & Relationship

135

My Valentine's Text Message: Were You the First Person He Thought of Today?

136

My Story: Failing and Succeeding Simultaneously

137

The Last Two Years Of A Broken Relationship

138

Funny Late-Night Chitchat: Are you Heartbroken because this Person Left, or is it Something Stemming from your Childhood, or is it a Past Relationship?

139

New Relationships: Stop Talking About Previous Relationships, Your Girlfriends, Your Family, and Your Vulnerabilities.

140

A Gossip Buddy

141

Losing Yourself in a Relationship, Dating Multiple People, and More

142

Wedding Season: Bridesmaid Duties and How Much Should It Cost

143

Friendship, Heartbreak, and Understanding the Emotions Behind Missing Her.

144

If You Want To Turn a Man's Head, Stop Doing This

145

Single Women (California Fires) My Personal Story & Update On My Mom

146

Taking The Easy Way Out Isn't Easy

147

Create Self-Love; You Are Your Person and Setbacks

148

He Has You on Hold; You Can Also Be on Hold in Your Marriage

149

Season 8: The Very First Awkward Date

150

Sometimes, Friendships are brought Together Through Work or a Project, But Why Doesn't It Last? A Viewer Question.

151

Let's Strive for Higher Standards in Friendships in 2025

152

Soulmates: We Don't Have Just One; We Have Many

153

He Makes Fun Of You; The Proposal Ring; Life Update

154

The Hardest Heartbreak Comes from the Ones Who Understood You

155

Online Dating: Is It a Yay or Nay

156

My Motto is "I Don't Forgive or Forget," but Some People Do Forgive and Not Forget

157

Ladies, You Are Investing Too Quickly and Too Much in New Relationships.

158

Christmas Day, You Didn't Get The Ring; Should You Bring It Up?

159

Being a Good Friend When Your Friend Is Struggling After a Breakup During the Holidays

160

What We Will Leave Behind in 2024: Awkward Friendships, Paying for Friends and Family Members' Meals, It's Time They Cash App You, Romantic Relationships (We're Working On It), and More.

161

He Calls You Baby; Don't Be His Launching Pad, Paying Half, & More

162

Husband's 3 Steps to an "Office Emotional Affair" and the Non-Verbal Cues You Can Pick Up On

163

When Husbands Consistently Praise Their Female Coworkers

164

She's a Married Bitter Woman

165

Sister Bullying Sister: An Issue We Must Address!

166

Instagram, Is it a Fairytale? Could You Do It? Do You Feel Like Enough After Scrolling?

167

The Relationship is Over, But you are Still in It!

168

Needs vs Wants in Relationships

169

Can You Meet a Guy with a Group of Girls in Tow? And You want Love, not need Love.

170

The Dreaded List of What Women Want in a Man, and Then They Wonder Why They Haven't Been on a Date in Years

171

What's a Corner Boy?

172

His Mask vs. The Halloween Mask: Here's a list of Masks. Do you Recognize Them?

173

Sometimes, You're Single Even When You're in a Relationship

174

Friendzone: Are you really in one?

175

Holiday Family Drama, Sneaky Friends, and People-Pleasing Gifts

176

Toxic Friendships, Hoovering Tactics, Error Messages. Season 4, Episode 4

177

He Chose You, But Did You Choose Him? Season 2, Episode 22

178

The Summer Fling You Didn't Know You Were a Part Of; Multiple Dating, and Fall Dating

179

His Sexual Innuendos

180

Keeping a Watchful Eye on Yourself

181

He Complains all the Time

182

Manifestation Obsession

183

Intimate Relationships: We Need it to Survive

184

Can You Ever Really Know the Person You're Married to or Dating? What About Friendship?

185

Emotional Affairs, the Differences Between Men and Women; Signs of an Emotional Affair in the WorkPlace

186

He Apologizes, You Accepted, Now What?

187

Pursue Yourself & Build a Connection with You

188

I'm Not Hard; I Just Refuse to Let a Human Break Me

189

Can a Breakup Take an Emotional Toll on You

190

The Relationship is Great, But You're Unhappy Because You Are Not Being Yourself.

191

Two Different Topics: Splitting the Cost & Not Being His Launching Pad to a New Career and Relationship

192

Relationship Labels

193

Update on Wednesday and Friday Podcast

194

The Three Things We Need in Life & Big "Shout Out" to Chicago

195

Earning His Keep: Proving His Value and Earning Your Trust

196

It's Your Responsibility to Keep Yourself Happy, Safe, & Mentally Healthy in Romantic Relationships...

197

Working Remotely & Social Life! Going To New York and More

198

How to Know Your Dating a Man on the First Date

199

Having Uncomfortable Conversations in Relationships

200

Update on Lulu: She Passed. The WNBA, The Bullying

201

No Podcast; My Lulu is in the Hospital

202

The Behavior of a Man Child & I Did Discuss Porn at the End

203

Bullying and Intimidation; Also a Scammer Knocked on My Window

204

We Thought we liked Him at first, But as Time moved on, We Changed our Minds.

205

Going Dutch; His Mindset

206

Online Dating: Invitation to His State: Who Should Cover the Expenses?

207

Healing After a Painful Breakup

208

When You Isolate Yourself, The Mind Will Play Tricks & Three Very Sad College Stories

209

My Experiences on Eharmony & Bumble; Shockers & Riddles

210

Have You Ever Been in a Relationship that's Hot one minute and Cold the next minute?

211

New Relationship: Should She Leave Over Finances or Stay?

212

Dating Multiple People at Once

213

He Dumped Her at 20 years old; She Reunited with Him at 50 years old

214

Is My Ex doing All the Things with Her that I wanted him to Do with Me? Are You Doing All the Things you wanted to do with your Ex but now with the New Guy? So, who is living Their Best Life?

215

How To Get Yourself into an Exclusive Relationship & My Personal Storytime about the Last Podcast

216

The Hidden Truths Behind Being Unfriended & My Personal Story of Being Unfriended by My Niece on Social Media.

217

Toxic Friendships & Don't Fall for Their Hoovering Tactics! And I Listed The Past Toxic Friendships Episodes Below in Order

218

Dating Tips for an Introvert

219

Is Dating Harder in The Last 10 to 15 Years? Also, What's The Best Site to Check out a Potential Dater? I Have One For Ya!

220

Feeling Behind After Marriage, To be Honest, You Were Behind in Your Marriage. Update on my Third Act: Flowers and Jelly Beans, but it Ended Pretty Quickly...LOL

221

My Surprise Revelation: My Healing Journey

222

Let Go of Self-Doubt and Live: Often, It's Not as Serious as You Think

223

After Eight Months of Bliss, He Now Wants to Slow Down.

224

Authenticity Magnet: How Being Yourself Draws in the Right Partner

225

He Sent a Text Message, It Wasn't for Me & How I Rectified That Situation.

226

Yes, there is Physical attraction, But for Others, and Me... Hmm, Could It be a Fetish?

227

The Dating Pool Can Get Murky

228

Successful Marriages Take Responsibility for Their Shortcomings.

229

Welcome to Season Five: He's Keeping Tally, Should She Have Paid His Mortgage & Twenty Thousand Dollars Over Three Years

230

Social Circle Matchmaking: Finding Love through Friends and Friends of Friends; It's such a Big No-No

231

When Red Flags Are Clear and It's Time to Disappear

232

Black Sheep of the Family

233

Things That Can Be a Bit of a Buzzkill for Him on Your First Date. Side Note, my words might sound funny, part of my mouth is close until March 20th...LOL

234

Turning Heartbreak into Healing; Moving Forward After Valentine's Day Disappointment & My Dear Jane Letter

235

Finishing Valentine's Week with Some Helpful Tips for The Ones Who Abandoned Themselves on Lovers Day

236

Tamron Hall Show; Marriage After Infidelity; Three Book Giveaways, Kerry Washington, Shelia Johnson, and Debra Lee.

237

Valentine's Comedy, Real Questions, Free Health Clinic, and Preferences

238

Meet Me Where I'm At; Storytime

239

Exploring the Toxicities and Challenges in a Mother-Daughter Relationship.

240

Dealing with Fear and Uncertainty After Divorce on Your Own

241

My Version of Tapping into Your Femininity

242

Mr. Lazy is Dating You at the Bare Minimum & Storytime Sprinkle Throughout

243

Please Stop Saying You Need to Heal, Put Down the Self-Help Books and Live Life

244

Trusting Yourself: My Personal Story of Thinking Someone Had My Best Interests at Heart

245

Part 2: T.J. Holmes - Just a Snippet & Storytime On My Brother

246

Amy & T.J. Latest Episode

247

Shrinking, Taking Up Space, and The Favorite Child

248

He's Guarding His Cell Phone Like a Chihuahua: I Will Give Examples

249

Imposter Syndrome & Social Media Are Positives Not Negatives

250

Why Be Afraid of your Goals? You Have Nothing to Lose; Donna Ashworth Poetry, Standing at The Edge of a New Chapter is Scary

251

Toxic Friendship, Hoovering Tactics, and Error Messages

252

Unconditional Love: Never Love Anyone to a Fault

253

Self-love in 2024: Embracing the Art of Loving Yourself

254

Season 4; Setting Goals For 2024

255

Hilarious Christmas Story: Gobble Gobble

256

Merry Christmas

257

Christmas Week Snippets 4: Self-Purpose Flour or Self-Purpose Corn Meal

258

Christmas Week Snippets 3; Funeral Director Date With Body In The Back, Sleep Divorce & Subway Got Pizza On The Menu

259

Christmas Week Snippets 2; Funny Quotes, No Pots, and Pans, Netflixs and Update

260

Christmas Week Snippets; Radiators & Drains

261

Reviewing the New and Old: Our Christmas Series Got a lot of Attention, What's to Come in The New Year & More.

262

People Pleaser Christmas Gift; Don't Do It!

263

The Unspoken Office Christmas Party Etiquette

264

It's Time to Check the List & Check It Twice To See Who’s Naughty or Nice and Who's Not Coming With Us In 2024

265

Holiday Loneliness

266

Thanksgiving Saga: Taking a Break from Going Home

267

Family Members Who Wait For You To Come For The Holidays To Spend Your Money

268

How To Avoid Those Awkward Family Thanksgiving Dinner Questions

269

If Christmas Doesn't Bring the Ring: What It Says About Our Relationship

270

Navigating Christmas with Your Partner’s Child from a Previous Relationship

271

My Listener's New Relationship Questions For the Upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday!

272

How to Navigate Holiday Conflicts with the In-Laws and Prioritize Your Relationship with Your Significant Other During the Holidays

273

Don't Let the Holiday Trick You Back into a Old Relationship

274

Meeting Your Partner Parents For The Holidays.

275

Women Stop Talking Mean & Being Critical of Yourself; Stop the Negative Self-Talk

276

Cuffing Season: No Such Thing, I Found Something Much More

277

Holiday Seasons Short-Lived Romances and Relationships

278

Dating in our 40’s and 50s; Combating Some Of The Things They Say We Should Let Go

279

Codependency in a Marriage

280

Christmas Regifting, Gifting & My Popcorn Gift: I still can't believe she gave me that for Christmas!

281

Independence Inside a Marriage; Storytime, My Marriage & Spousal Support

282

Signs You're Wasting Your Time In A Deadbeat Relationship & Oversharing My Virginity Story & My Nephew Business; I’m In Trouble

283

Just Popping In On This Lovely Sunday & A Quick Chat About Negative Thoughts!

284

Happy Marriages: Why Are They Happy?

285

Situationship; Part 2

286

Situationships: I Can’t Even Pronounce The Dang Word.

287

Self Sabotaging: My Personal Storytime

288

Lack Motivation

289

Single Moms are Moms and Dads

290

Sheila Johnson's Book “Walk Through Fire” & More

291

Welcome to Season 3: Those Little White Lies We Tell Ourselves

292

The Don’ts In A Relationship; Men & Women

293

He Chose You, But Did You Choose Him?

294

The Great Setback Once a Relationship Has Ended

295

Men & Women Can Be Friends Storytime & Ticked Off!

296

Just a Little Inspiration!

297

Whew, Chile Answering Your Questions; Marriage, Divorce, Dont Date and Text, Choosing Myself & The Jeannie Mai Divorce

298

Stop Over Romanticizing New Relationships; Let Them Grow

299

Signs The Relationship Is Failing; There's a Dip

300

Navigating a Fail Realtionship

301

Four Types of Dead-End Relationships: Marriage, Not-Married Semi-Healthy Relationship, Recent High School Graduate, and Older Women Dating Younger Men.

302

Long Distance Relationships: Is There an End Date? Is the End Date a Marriage Proposal?

303

Relationships Should Have an End Date; Ladies Don't Date Him Forever. Marriage or Goodbye!

304

The Mistress: Ending of a Ten-Year Affair. 11 Steps To Healing. Plus, Storytime About My Friend Dating A Married Man & Finding Out The Other Guy Was Seeing A Man

305

Filler Friend And Stand In Date?

306

She Found Out Through Social Media Her Bestie Didn't Invite Her To The Party

307

Narcissistic Lovers, Advocating For Lulu, Restaurant Week & New Coffee Place

308

Loving Intensely, Is Not Good For Anyone. Remember, These People Are Rank Strangers.

309

What Men Desire In A Intimate Sexual Relationship; Viewer's Question

310

Dating Series Three; The Expensive Dater & More

311

Dating Series Two: The Thoughtful Dater

312

The Dating Series, First Up, The Budget Friendly Dating for Beginners, College Student, Recent Graduates

313

12 Things Women & Men Want in Relationships

314

The Viral Cheap Date Text Message; Welcome to Season 2

315

Twelve Ways To Tell Family Members No You Can't Loan Them Money; Stop Being Captain Save a Day

316

Black Girl Meaness/Sabotaging

317

Playful Chatty Podcast & Funny Stories On Everything; My Book, Braces, Texas Bugs, Dating & Meeting Friends

318

6 FEMININITY STYLES; THERE'S NO RIGHT OR WRONG WAY

319

How Do You Know If He’s The One For You; 7 Steps to Guide You

320

Toxic Gratitude & My Storytime

321

11 Signs You Are Being Used For Sex

322

Men-On-Men Abuse

323

Fixed Mindset; Answering a Listener Question

324

Stop Putting Your Life On The Pause Button

325

The Moochers, Leechers & Freeloading Friends

326

Friendship & Money

327

Part 3 of Our Summer Dating Series

328

Investing In Yourself, Setting Goals And Creating A Life We Desire

329

Part 2: My Story Of Conflict In A Friend Group And More...

330

Conflict in a Friend Group

331

It's Time To Upgrade Our Dating Experiences

332

Summer Dating Series Part 2

333

The Pros & Cons Of Dating A Friend

334

Quick Update

335

4 Summer Dating Tips

336

Loving On Yourself

337

You're His Secret

338

Toxic Friendships

339

How Do We Know When A Relationship Has Run Its Course

340

Dirty Messages