Real simple this week: A listener writes in with an impasse -- he and his wife differ on the number of kids they want. She wants three, he wants two … what is a couple to do to resolve this foundational difference? James and Dr. Steve weigh in; listen, and see if you agree with their final answer!

A listener writes in with a scenario and a simple question: Am I asexual? James and Dr. Steve break down her information, and give their opinions on an element of a very hot topic these days: sexual identity. Listen along and see where YOU fit in!

James asks about fighting -- more specifically, what mistakes couples are most apt to make? Dr. Steve comes through with the answer … which both pinpoints common problems, and also provides solutions! Learn about handling conflict this week on TMTSYM!

James asks another doozie - what should people look out for when meeting someone for the first time? Maybe as the relationship progresses? Dr. Steve fires off the cuff and details three red flags everyone should be VERY wary to see...

Husband wants to live apart for awhile - wife wondering if this spells the end of the relationship. Kids are involved, one with special needs... a huge source of stress for all parties involved. James and Dr. Steve weigh in, and talk about marriages in trouble, and what different signals may mean.

In lieu of a listener question this week, James asks Dr. Steve about the fastest and surest way to END a relationship. The comedy writer and the psychologist discuss, and hi-light some issues to pay attention to -- to avoid problems down the road.

A listener writes in and scolds herself a bit for all the nagging she does at home -- but also expresses a desire to change. James and Dr. Steve look at "nagging", and arrive at some techniques that can help the listener make some changes both personally, and within her relationship.

A listener muses about how, despite trying to choose a current GF who does not have the negative qualities of his ex, he is starting to see certain mannerisms that make him fear he has chosen as part of a pattern. James and Dr. Steve provide their analysis of hw relationships are formed, and how we may be "primed" to see certain issues in the people we love.

A listener writes in to say they have stopped their medication, and are now returning to a state of anxiety, depression, and some light paranoia. The listener asked if they are "crazy", bur James and Dr. Steve take a more clinical look at not only this case, but discuss a bit about medication, and some of the pros and cons.

A bit different of a focus this week: A listener doesn't want advice per se, she wants us to publicly disabuse her boyfriend of HIS idea that they should eventually have 11 (ELEVEN) kids!!! James and Dr. Steve are not shy about honoring a listener commitment, so they gear up and take it head on!